162eldm from short 17” barrel 7/08 = 2500- 2575fps
162eldm from short 20” barrel saum, prc, rem mag = 2900 - 3000ish
At 500m with 10mph wind there’s only .25 Moa difference in wind deflection.
That’s about 1 1/4 inch on target.
I rekon choose what one makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside.
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