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Hi Andrew 7mm-08 is actually a 308 case lengthened and necked down to 7mm. It is considered a "Long Action" same as the 30-06.

The 7mm-08 is a long action

Hi Andrew 7mm-08 is actually a 308 case lengthened and necked down to 7mm. It is considered a "Long Action" same as the 30-06.

Andrew, the 7mm-08 is a necked down .308 but not lengthened, however both are considered short action cartridges. The 7mm are long action. Short actions have an COAL of 2.8" or less and Long actions are 3.34" or less.

Hey Andrew, yes, this is considered a long action. Hope that helps!

Hi Andrew, it is a short action, "Short action cartridges are less than 2.8" in overall length. Some examples include a 308, 7mm08, 243, 22-250, 223, 300 WSM, 270 WSM. Long action cartridges are cartridges that have a maximum overall length of 3.340". A few examples of long action cartridges are the 30-06, 270, 280 Rem, 7mm Rem Mag, 300 Win Mag."

it is a short action, "Short action cartridges are less than 2.8" in overall length. Some examples include a 308, 7mm08, 243, 22-250, 223, 300 WSM, 270 WSM. Long action cartridges are cartridges that have a maximum overall length of 3.340". A few examples of long action cartridges are the 30-06, 270, 280 Rem, 7mm Rem Mag, 300 Win Mag."