I have one in .25-06 and I really like it. It shoots well and is a good looking rifle as well. I put a Timney trigger in mine. Great upgrade. My buddy bought one in .300WM and it also looks like it will be a good shooter but he hasn't done too much with it yet.
I'm with Bullblaster though, not sure why you'd want to cut the barrel. It probably wouldn't affect things much either way. The rifle is heavy. 2" off the barrel isn't going to change that too much. It is front end heavy from a balance standpoint...maybe that would help a little but I can't see it being much.
