I like the short actions, nice light, well balanced. Both the .257Rob (straight stock) and .308 (pistol grip) I have are easy to carry, hunting rifle accurate. The .30-06 (pistol grip) long action is heavier, you do notice the difference.
All three have heavy clunky triggers. That is the only negative from my experience. A magazine type hunting rifle is my preference, faster loading/unloading, and safer unloading for youth/new hunters to learn.
The .30-06 gets 2" groups with factory ammo. Handloads tighten up to just over an 1".