20” Barrel 6.5 PRC

[coachmks]

I have the itch for a new lightweight 6.5 PRC. Currently shooting a Weatherby Vanguard Talon in 6.5 PRC with a 24” barrel. The Weatherby is MOA when I do my part, but I want something with a vertical grip stock and I just do not love the Weatherby, even though it shoots great for a $1200 gun from the factory with a Peak 44 stock. I have a Seekins in 300 win mag and it’s 1/2 moa all day. The new Element M3 in 6.5 PRC only comes in a 20” barrel. Am I going to regret going from a 24” to a 20” barrel? I do plan on using a suppressor so the 20” is attractive for that reason. I will be shooting handloads if that matters. If the Element had a 22” barrel, I would have bought one by now.

 

[coachmks]

On a side note, Fierce has 22” barrels and are less expensive than the Element for comparable guns, but buying a Fierce makes me nervous.