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Short action
If its a .308 its a short action.
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It would be considered a "short" action.
Long action will handle longer cartridges, such as 30-06. Short action handles shorter cartridges, such as .308.
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The Remington 700sps in 270 wsm is a short action .
What caliber is it? The length of the rifle cartridge determines if it is a long or short action.
The caliber designation of 7mm-08 is considered a short action.
A Remington Model 700 chambered for the 7mm 08 cartridge would be a short action as the cartridge is based on the .308 Win.
If you are refering to the 6.8 sps cartridge then that cartridge is a short action cartridge.