What caliber is it? The length of the rifle cartridge determines if it is a long or short action.
The Remington 700sps in 270 wsm is a short action .
Short
Short action
If its a .308 its a short action.
short
It would be considered a "short" action.
Long action. The .270 cartridge was based on the 30-06, a long action. .308 length is short action.
30-06 and longer cartridges are long action. .308 is short action.
long action magnum
It is offered in both.
It depends on what caliber it is chambered in.
The caliber designation of 7mm-08 is considered a short action.