.308 in a long action????

[Ohioan]

I have also been watching auction sites for prices on my next purchase. Every once in a while I run arcoss a listing that is for a .308win in a long action. I wrote this off to a listing error or trying to get the most hits on a listing.

While looking through a post on this site a few days ago I saw one as well. I am guessing that anyone who posts a photo here would know the difference. Is this a case of rebarrelling with what you already have or is there a benefit that I have missed. Not saying that I have the greatest understanding of the workings of an action, but to me the fact the bolt face would be quite a bit behind the base of the cartridge at the rear limit of the travel could cause feeding issues during rapid cycling.

Just trying to become smarter (more addicted).
Thanks

 

[turbo54]

Re: .308 in a long action????

Nothing wron with a LA 308. Gives you more versatility in calibers later when you rebarrel. Performance-wise as a 308, you rack the bolt further, and some people claim a LA isn't as stiff, but you'll never see that on target.

 

[lessthanfour]

Re: .308 in a long action????

military went with long actions so they could later rebarrel for a 3006, now theyre rebarreling to 300 win mags. its for better versatility

 

[Mike]

Re: .308 in a long action????

Research the US Army M-24. It is a .308 in a Long Action and has been used successfully for decades. Sure, it's not ideal but can be done with zero issues.

 

[SouthernGunner]

Re: .308 in a long action????

I built a 308 on a long action just because that's what I had at the time. Its really just a personal preference unless you plan on changing to a different caliber in the future.

 

[roggom]

Re: .308 in a long action????

Hmm, sounds interesting, what is the mag length on std LA. Seems one could fit some land kissing Berger or Lapua's into the mag.

 

[Kevin1]

Re: .308 in a long action????

I would stick with a short action (Especially if it's Savage):

Stiffer in theory.
More aftermarket stock availability.
Better resale value.

 

[SouthernGunner]

Re: .308 in a long action????

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: roggom</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hmm, sounds interesting, what is the mag length on std LA. Seems one could fit some land kissing Berger or Lapua's into the mag. </div></div>

On the savage it is pretty long. I shoot 175 smks and seat them at 2.835 and still have about .25 inches to spare. So you could seat them as far as the chamber will allow you probaly.