I think if I wanted to move away from a 556 for a yote rifle, the 224 V would be exactly where I would land.
Keeping with ar15's I completely agree. I've had a build sitting in my cart on JPRifles since they added them to the lineup, but I am kind of waiting to see what price the LaRue offerings are going to come in at.
I found a 20 inch, but can't remember where. If I did one I'd use a 20 inch barrel. Like green, I've built one in shopping carts a few times, I just keep rolling back to "If it ain't broke dont fix it"
Shortest I've found is 18 from Rainier.