Rem 700 5R 300 win 24 or 26 barrel which one?

[Maxlab]

Hello new to the site I'm looking at buying a 700 5R in 300 win. I'm not sure on barrel length 24 or 26. I like the fact that the 24 inch barrel can come threaded from remington. I will be putting a can on this. Will I loose out on velocity and muzle energy by going with a 24 inch barrel vs. 26. Or should I just go with the 26 inch barrel and have a gunsmith thread it for me. Looking to eventually reach out to a 1000 yards, as I learn to shoot these long distances.
Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

 

[redroan45]

Re: Rem 700 5R 300 win 24 or 26 barrel which one?

A 26 can always be cut down but you would be stuck with the 24. I say get the 26 and shoot it while you wait for the form 4 to go through (you will have plenty of time trust me) and then you can decide. I like handier rifles, so I generally err on the short side, but i handled a 26" 700P in 300WM this past weekend and it wasnt bad at all.

 

[HillBilly_Sniper]

Re: Rem 700 5R 300 win 24 or 26 barrel which one?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: redroan4</div><div class="ubbcode-body">A 26 can always be cut down but you would be stuck with the 24. I say get the 26 and shoot it while you wait for the form 4 to go through (you will have plenty of time trust me) and then you can decide. I like handier rifles, so I generally err on the short side, but i handled a 26" 700P in 300WM this past weekend and it wasnt bad at all. </div></div>

Agreed can always cut it once you get your can. All of my rifles have 25, 26 inch barrels. I dont think youd notice a dif tho till you start out to the longer ranges

 

[PRDRIVER]

Re: Rem 700 5R 300 win 24 or 26 barrel which one?

A 24" will get you out to 1,000. However, i would stick with the 26" on a .300 WM. Like some of the other posters suggested you can always cut it down to 24" if you wish.

 

[Maxlab]

Re: Rem 700 5R 300 win 24 or 26 barrel which one?

Thanks for getting back. Thats good advice.