I think you answered all your own questions, and in a short mag that would be killer, with top end components. You could shoot groups without waiting forever for the barrel to cool. I had a 257 wby with a pencil barrel and it was a pain in the *** to shoot, it got so hot.
This would be a great light all around rifle that will look good to. Good luck!
This would be a great light all around rifle that will look good to. Good luck!