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The extra 6" won't make that big of a difference in what the rifle is capable of.
It's an older article, but still holds true. Worth a read. http://www.tacticaloperations.com/SWATbarrel/. Excuse the articles grammar... I don't know if they had an editor.
So I ended up grabbing the 26" varmint since it was on sale for $510 a few weeks ago at grab a gun and I had a $100 gift card plus a free shipping coupon. So for $410 out of pocket it was my best option.
Next question will be for rings. I already have a night force steel 20 moa base and a weaver grand slam scope in 3-12 x 50mm with a 30mm tube. What height rings will I need? I've seen some say that the extra high is used for 50mm scopes, but some say the high can work. I'm looking at the vortex optics precision rings and both are in stock on amazon, I just want to make sure I'm getting the right height.
I've had great luck with 30mm aluminum TPS TSR low rings on all my non-magnum rifles. With EGW picatinny rails and the low rings I have been able to clear 50mm objectives with no problems at all. I would definitely think the high and extra high rings would make it difficult to get a solid check weld (without the addition of a large comb riser).
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/298...le-rings-matte
Check out warne tactical rings I've been happy with mine I used the extra high rings I put a vortex 6-18x44
Go with the lowest rings you can. My guess would be medium. I ran a 56mm on mediums on a heavy barrel R700 for a bit.