I am currently building a straight 284 win for purely a hunting rig and went with 24 inch heavy sporter
but I fig my other 3 rigs 2 have 26 inch varmit weight and 1 has 26 inch bull so no matter what I will be lighter then those but the 22 inch to 24 inch debate well I am still not sure but barrel is ordered so debate over but I will be second guessing for some time I am sure