The .17 Remington cartridge would be chambered for a short action rifle.
The Remington 700sps in 270 wsm is a short action .
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Short action
If its a .308 its a short action.
It would be considered a "short" action.
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A Remington Model 700 chambered for the 7mm 08 cartridge would be a short action as the cartridge is based on the .308 Win.
Long action. The .270 cartridge was based on the 30-06, a long action. .308 length is short action.
17 Remington, 220 Swift, 222 Remington, 223 Remington (5.56mm), 22-250 Remington, 243 Winchester, 257 Roberts, 308 Winchester (7.62mm), 7mm-08.
30-06 and longer cartridges are long action. .308 is short action.
The caliber designation of 7mm-08 is considered a short action.