Where did he measure to? If he measured to the edge of the barrel nut he probably did get 22", but the barrel nut is 7/8" long and about an inch goes in the action, which would make it 24" plus the brake, or 26" total. Any longer barrel isnt gonna make that much of a difference, except for maybe 50-75fps and making it extra nose heavy in that light stock.
If you want a longer barrel and/or unfluted you could always call the Savage custom shop and have it made exactly how you want it.
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