I am looking for the sweet spot of reliability, longevity, handiness, tolerable muzzle blast, and ability to hit torso sized targets at up to 300 yards. I would lean towards the 12.5" for reduced blast, lower pressures, and ability to hit further targets. Does the shorter forged barrel buy me much at the expense of more blast and higher pressures? If BCM offered BFH in the 12.5, I would grab it, but they only have in 11.5".
Am I altogether better just getting a 14.5 and having it pinned? Curious as to how other folks have gone. Thanks in advance.

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