Ok guys heres the question: i have a 30-06 light barrel = (not fun to shoot) after my fillings quit loosening up. I have decided to rebarrel this ol jewl. From the research i have come up with is that if i go with a full heavy barrel contour it comes in a 28" stick. I am wanting to use the gun to hunt with from the stand point of how much is too much or not enough what is a good barrel length for a 06 cartridge to achieve shots out to 1k without carrying around a tank. I understand the gun is going to be heavy with a bc or choate stock at 6lbs that doesnt bother me im thinking more in the tacticool train of thought hunting gun yotes mostly i carry my rifles barrel down in most cases because thats were the weights at it hangs better. is a 21" barrel enough? 18? any input would be greatly appreciated thank you in advance.