[Karl.Luhr]

I wood recommend a 22" barrel, but what do I know...

You didn't say if you were building a featherweight rifle or a standard weight one. I am guessing that with the 24" barrel, the barrel contour is not going to be thin. You are going to have a wonderful shooting rifle, the choice of a 7x57 is a guaranteed easy on shoulder one. I personally don't like moving through the woods I hunt with a 24" barrel, maybe your woods are more open.

Karl

 

[Karl.Luhr]

Do you need anyone for company....

I am not a great shot, a good cook, or all that smart, but I would love to tag along. To bad I do have a wife, mortgage, one in college, and another soon to be. It sounds like you will have some serious fun this year...

Karl