Reminton R15 VTR?

[Kain]

There was 2 at Cabelas in Lacey last weekend.  Around $1100.

[Justin C.]

There was 2 at Cabelas in Lacey last weekend.  Around $1100.

They had one left yesterday morning but it had the 18" barrel and I want at least a 22"
Tri-State in Moses Lake also had the one with the collapsible stock about a week ago.
I am thinking I will probably go with the Remington sps varmint instead since I like the 22-250 and the 26" barrel even better.

[Fishhunt223]

There was 2 at Cabelas in Lacey last weekend.  Around $1100.

They had one left yesterday morning but it had the 18" barrel and I want at least a 22"
Tri-State in Moses Lake also had the one with the collapsible stock about a week ago.
I am thinking I will probably go with the Remington sps varmint instead since I like the 22-250 and the 26" barrel even better.

Why such a long barrel?  I know you might gain a little bit of speed but I doubt it will be any more accurate.  Shorter barrels are better for hunting since you can swing the rifle faster to get the second dog.  Are you just trying to get extra weight to be steady?  Im not trying to knock you, just trying to find out if there is something else I should consider when I build my AR.
Travis