I have a Cabela's special run with 19" varmint contour. I shoot it beside several 26" to 22" barreled guns. A mix of Savage and Remington. Out to 300 yards there is no noticeable difference with the same loads. My 19" barrel is always among the smallest groups of the day. Pdogs with the same rifle out to 400 yds with the same results. Published data indicates 25 to 30 fps per inch, loss of speed should be expected, but I have never missed it. I have never shot it thru a crony though. I also have a pair of Mcgowen 28" barreled Savages in 6 BR. The 19" 223 is so nice to shoot, I'v thought about having one cut to 20" but cant seem to make myself do it... Bill
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