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Old 11-06-2006, 09:01 PM
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What is the general difference between a rifle with a 'long' action and one with a 'short?'


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Old 11-06-2006, 09:07 PM
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the caliber length. as in the 308 is a short action while the 30-06 is a long action. yes they are the same 30 caliber bullet but the casing length is the determination.
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Thanks!
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