18" or 20" barrel. I would opt for 18". I don't think that 2" would be especially significant in the field.
Just curious, which break open action? This could be very compact and handy. I like this idea. I have always liked the falling block designs. Compact, capable of suitable accuracy and as simple a design as they come
Since you brought it up. Your choice of lead free bullets has gotten much more response than the topic of your post.
Lead in it's metallic form is actually rather inert.
There have been long rants with many !!!!!!!!!!!!!, on this topic in past and I had to wonder if this would devolve before I found out what rifle you choose.
If you are concerned if there is even the smallest risk of toxicity, which I'm not, then by all means go lead free. These are your kids and your conscience.
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