Marrakai: It has a 23.5" barrel. Don't worry about getting long-winded, I'm happy for all the info I can get. I no longer have headspace issues, since I abandoned the 9,3x57 brass. My only problem now is getting the speed up without the case sticking in the chamber.
Don't think I will be comfortable taking my Dremel to the chamber, will probably find a gunsmith to do it for me.
I really hope I can get this rifle to work, I love shooting it and i think it would be a perfect for boar hunting. Wish I had it last week when I stalked a male for half an hour with my twice as heavy .308...