the length of the stroke on the bolt is not normally a consideration for a person who picks his shot.i can count on one hand how many times i needed a quick second shot with a bolt action.futhermore,what is the purpose for going to a wsm when not gaining any flatter trajectory or knockdown?i am not debating the issue ,i am just trying to find any justification other than just wanting a new toy.i haven' t used a 30-30 in 30 years but there is no doubt in my mine i could kill as many deer as i wanted.i might have to move a stand or two to get inside 175 yds.i did kill several deer with a model 336 marlin until i changed to a 30-06.the reason i changed was because my shots were from 200-300 yards instead of 150 yds.