MissileCop
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Anybody have an answer for this one? I'm sure it's an easy question for those far more intelligent than I in the realm of firearms, but I haven't been able to find an answer.
What exactly differentiates a short action from a long action rifle? Case diameter, cartridge length, what? I have no clue.
I know that calibers like .308, .30-06, and larger calibers are normally described as long actions, but where is the cutoff between short and long? Especially with the myriad of wildcat cartridges?
Any info would be a great help. Thanks in advance.
What exactly differentiates a short action from a long action rifle? Case diameter, cartridge length, what? I have no clue.
I know that calibers like .308, .30-06, and larger calibers are normally described as long actions, but where is the cutoff between short and long? Especially with the myriad of wildcat cartridges?
Any info would be a great help. Thanks in advance.