The "Long action" has a longer receiver and bolt, made for longer rounds such as 30-06 Springfield, 270 Win, etc as opposed to short action catridges like 308 Win.
All remington model 700 actions are based on the length of 2 cartridges.The short action is based on cartridges of 2.800in.or less in length.Examples include the .308win,.243win,22-250,.223 rem.etc. The long action length is based on cartridge,s of 3.340in.length.Examples include the 30-06,270win,300win mag,etc.
The Remington 700sps in 270 wsm is a short action .
The .17 Remington cartridge would be chambered for a short action rifle.
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Short action
If its a .308 its a short action.
Yes.
It would be considered a "short" action.
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A Remington Model 700 chambered for the 7mm 08 cartridge would be a short action as the cartridge is based on the .308 Win.
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.
The caliber designation of 7mm-08 is considered a short action.