I really wanted a 700P LTR in .223 a couple years ago.

But everybody, I mean EVERYBODY told me the 26" 700P was the way to go.

So I bought that one.

It was obscenely heavy (same barrel OD as the 308 version) and an awkward 26".

Shot very well though.

I finally got sick of it and used it as a base for my 700P in 260 Remington.

Mike