So getting same muzzle velocity from 4 inch shorter barrel and shorter action not better performance? Also, you must be speaking of 1980’s bullet technology. If using A frames (a great time tested bullet), I agree faster not always better. But we are talking about same ballistics of H and H with shorter barrel. If talking about newer hammer and raptor bullets, then velocity offers a clear advantage.Equating higher MV with "higher performance" has always amused me...
With all the talk about practicing a million time, practicing on sticks, what optics to use on dangerous game here, how is having 4-5” of shorter gun not just as important in the bush? If someone goes on 4-5 safaris then it might be several more animals harvested in tight windows. And safer for dangerous game.
I love the idea of classic calibers. It’s cool. But having a shorter barrel is way more important than 4oz less optics in dangerous situation.
Not as many components, not as many factory ammo options. Absolutely. But throwing the same projectile faster is something that’s hard to overcome imo
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