The 264 Win.Magnum is a long action cartridge.
Length, not caliber, determines action size
Short action.
It depends on what caliber it is chambered in.
What caliber is it? The length of the rifle cartridge determines if it is a long or short action.
It depends on the particular model of the rifle, not the caliber it is in. What model and make is it?
The caliber designation of 7mm-08 is considered a short action.
The .270 Winchester is a long action cartridge. It is a .30-06 Springfield necked down to hold a .277 caliber bullet.
The 223 is considered a Short Action rifle.
A short action would be a 308 caliber, a long action would be a 30-06 caliber. This terminology is used by the manufacturers. The physical difference is about 1/4 inch in bullet length. Copy and paste link for more information. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0BQY/is_5_47/ai_72407692
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A short action would be a 308 caliber, a long action would be a 30-06 caliber. This terminology is used by the manufacturers. The physical difference is about 1/4 inch in bullet length. Copy and paste link for more information. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0BQY/is_5_47/ai_72407692