Remmington 700 Long Action / Short Action Question

[jvpark]

What is the difference between a Remmington Long Action and Short Action?

Is it the cartridge size (type of ammo) or specific to the model?

[Divernhunter]

It has to do with the lenght of ammo. Example The 308win/7mm-08/223/204ruger 243 etc use a short action. The 30-06/300win mag/7mm Remmag/ 270/280/338win mag etc use the long action.

[Iloveguns]

You can shoot 308 out of a Long action as well but just depends on the purpose you are going to use the rifle for.

[ArmyMedicMoose]

When I built my last 308 i went with a long action for the simple fact i was planning on running the berger Match VLD Target. which I always seat right on the lans. when i do that you cant eject a loaded round without first removing the bolt