2.800" is the standard if it is a Rem or Rem clone. Others are all over the place. Win. 3.00 etc. Tikka is often recommended as you can change the mag and bolt stop. But then you have a long action and could have started with a Remington LA and enjoyed the ton of aftermarket support. Mostly after one decides on case capacity and what bullet you want to shoot, choice gets determined by brass you have available, and often what is trendy. Short actions are in medium actions are needed for the new longer bullets with some cartridges. Short barrels so we can run suppressers. Logic has no place if you want to build a new rifle. Build what you want. P.S. we are getting close to replicating the length of the Mauser 93 mag box.
