Order of importance

[Lowedown]

As asked by OP, In order from most important to least of those 3 for me:

Impact Spotting
Wind Number
Drop

 

[Aussie Dan]

Get the 6 creed, yeah the extra 2in isn't exactly what you want, but thats an easier fix than having a rifle chambered in a cartridge you aren't 100% sold on.

 

[schmidty3]

Most guys wish they had 2" more, but you are wanting 2" less?

6 creed seems obvious to me.

Id save your pennies on cutting it, and buy an og6s to get some length back, and/or ammo. Shoot that barrel out and get a shorter one next time.