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What caliber separates long action from short action?

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∙ 15y ago

Updated: 9/16/2023

Length, not caliber, determines action size

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Is a 223 caliber a long or short action rifle?

Short action.

Is this a short action or long. Remington 700 BDL serial?

What caliber is it? The length of the rifle cartridge determines if it is a long or short action.

Is 223 caliber Winchester Model 70 a Long or Short Action rifle?

The 223 is considered a Short Action rifle.

Is the Remington 742 woodsmaster a short action or long action rifle?

It depends on what caliber it is chambered in.

Is a remington model 700 in 7mm-08 a long action or a short action?

The caliber designation of 7mm-08 is considered a short action.

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?

Is a 270 win a short action or long action?

The .270 Winchester is a long action cartridge. It is a .30-06 Springfield necked down to hold a .277 caliber bullet.

What is the difference between short action and long action?

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

What is the difference in long action and short action rifles?

Is the 257 Roberts a short action caliber in the Browning BLR?

Browning only lists two action lengths for the BLR, standard and long. The 257 Roberts is in the standard action. It can legitimately be used in a short or long action depending on the bullet used and the maker of the rifle.

Is a 25-06 a short or long action rifle?

25-06 is a 30-06 necked down to .25 caliber. Like it's parent cartridge it is long action.

Is 264 caliber a long action?

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