It's not really either one. It is too long to fit in most short action magazines but not the length of a 30-06 either.
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Factory ammo is loaded to a maximum C.O.L. of 2.8", making it a short action caliber. But the case length is such that the longer bullets wind up getting seateddeeper than optimumat this length restriction.
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If you are asking because you are getting a replacement stock Im pretty sure its a long action. I called Boyd Bros about a replacement stock for a 788 Remington and they considered it a long action for a replacement stock.
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it's in the same length class as the 8mm mauser , 7 mm mauser , and .257 roberts , so my view would be that it's long action
Hummmmm. Lets see, the 257 Roberts case is 2.230 inches long. The 300 Win Mag is 2.620. The 375 H&H is 2.850..... I would say medium action .....no more. Regards, Rick.
I think this is a fine varmint cartridge and I have come close to buying one myself. Reading the various notions about why the 243 outsells it, one of the points I have heard is that it does not fit into the medium length action that a 243 does.
It is in a length group with the old mausers so my "vote" is long. But not long like the Holland & Hollands. Of course, in a single shot action length is a moot point. Go single! :-)
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it is a little better than the 243, kinda wish I had one for ballistic reasons, butthe 243has not let me down yet! RUger makes it still so you can get it in a new rifle. EJ
6mm remington
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