Powerfisher

I am sorry for asking such a stupid question but......I want to buy a composite stock for my 700 so I can keep the wood stock in cherry condition. So, how do I know if its a long action or short action rifle?

stubblejumper

What cartridge is it chambered for?

Powerfisher

30.06 BDL Custom Deluxe

jeepkid

Long action...

Powerfisher

Thank you.
Howdoes a person tell if its long or short? So I dont have to ask the same question about another rifle.

jeepkid

The action is longer then a short action....223, 243, 7mm-08, .308 are short...25-06, 270, 30-06, 7mm rem mag, .300 mag are long...

Powerfisher

Thanks again. Happy Shooting/Hunting.

stubblejumper

Be aware that some manufacturers make up to four or five action lengths for the various cartridges.

jcchartboy

Here are some general guidlines...

JC

Long Action Magnum
458 Lott
458 Winchester Magnum
416 Remington
375 Ultra Magnum
375 H&H Magnum
340 Weatherby Magnum
338 Winchester Magnum
338 Remington Ultra Magnum
8mm Remington Magnum
300 Remington Ultra Magnum
300 Weatherby Magnum
300 Winchester Magnum
300 H&H Magnum
7mm Remington Ultra Magnum
7mm STW
7mm Weatherby Magnum
7mm Remington Magnum
270 Weatherby Magnum
264 Winchester Magnum
257 Weatherby Magnum
300 Ruger
375 Ruger
416 Ruger

Long Action Standard
35 Whelen
8mm-06
270 Winchester
8mm Mauser
30-06
280 Remington
25-06

Short Action Magnum
350 Remington Magnum
325 Winchester Short Magnum
300 Winchester Short Magnum
7mm Winchester Short Magnum
270 Winchester Short Magnum
6.5 Remington Magnum
25 Winchester Super Short Magnum
243 Winchester Super Short Magnum
223 Winchester Super Short Magnum

Short Action Standard
308 Winchester
7mm Mauser
338 Federal
7mm-08
260 Remington
257 Roberts
6mm Remington
243 Winchester
22-250 Remington
220 Swift

Ron Duval

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