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Refers to the length of the action and the cartirdges it will accept. 30/06 is long action, 250 Savage is short action.
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Is a 223 caliber a long or short action rifle?
Short action.
Is 223 caliber Winchester Model 70 a Long or Short Action rifle?
The 223 is considered a Short Action rifle.
Is a Winchester model 70-308 a short action or long action rifle?
Short action
Where can you get a short action for a rifle?
Try Brownell's
Is a 308 rifle a short action?
Yes
Is a savage 223 a short or long action rifle?
.223 is considered a short action cartridge.
Is a 6mm bolt action rifle a short action or a long action?
It depends on the particular model of the rifle, not the caliber it is in. What model and make is it?
Which is better for hunting a short action or a long action rifle?
Neither.
Can you shoot a 308 in a long action rifle?
If the rifle is chambered for the .308 Winchester cartridge, then long or short action can safely fire it. Long or short refers to how far the bolt travels when opened. The .308 is typically a short action- the 30-06 and longer cartridges cannot cycle thru a short action, and must be used in a long action rifle.
Is a 243 a long action or short action?
Normally a rifle chambered for .243 Winchester would be built on a short action.
Is a 17 Remington a short action?
The .17 Remington cartridge would be chambered for a short action rifle.
How do you tell if a ruger m77 270 cal rifle is a short action or a long action?
Long action.
