Thread: 14.5inch 7mm08??

The pros and cons are pretty straight forward,
Pro: it's shorter and also lighter
Con: loss of velocity
Increase in noise and recoil due to higher muzzle pressure
More suppressor wear from unburnt powder

I have short and long guns, but actually prefer 20"+ barrels.
If you want to chop it chop it, can always sell it and buy another one if you don't like it.
I used to shoot a 7mm-08 and cheap factory 140gr ammunition at 2450 out of an 18" barrel still killed anything