r/canadaguns • u/A1B1C1D1H1 • Mar 22 '26

Gun and gear reviews Advice- barrel length.

Hi I have 2 guns in my wish list MRA renegade5.56 and a 357 lever I just cant decide on a barrel length!
Im leaning towards renegade 12" and lever 16" Whats your opinion ? I dont hunt, just target, fun shooting. I know longer is better but I just dont wanna carry a really long rifle. Thx

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u/Accomplished-Beat779 Mar 22 '26

I went for 20" barrel recently on a Chiappa 92 in 45LC. Holds 2 more rounds and has a better balance than my 16" Rossi. I would not go too short on a rifle, I have a BCL Bison in 7.62x39 with a 12" bbl and the report is shocking. Id like 18 or more on a rifle