Huvius,

Yes the barrel is too short for me too. Maybe they will offer a choice of barrel length. I think 26" is too long for a rifle in the high grass but a .375 and .416 is better with 24". However I have to say my current .375 has only a 21 or 22" barrel.

As to handling, I guess one only knows when a rifle is in your hands.

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