Originally Posted by 16bore
Originally Posted by Shodd
Originally Posted by R_H_Clark


I can understand wanting a certain caliber, but for me and what I intend to use it for the only advantage of a short action caliber would be weight saved in the action.


Clark, the Tikka T3 though it is a long action is designed with the mag box back against the trigger group making it shorter and lighter than other long actions such as the Remington 700 action.

In fact when comparing the T3 long action to other various short actions you give up very little.

When comparing Long action rounds such as the 270 the design of the tikka is a plus as far as weight savings.

Shod


Where and how are you measuring the actions?

From the face of the action to the tang:
R700 SA = 8"
R700 LA = 8-3/4"
T3 = 9"

From the face to the trigger:
R700 SA = 6"
R700 LA = 6-3/4"
T-3 = 6-3/8"





16 Bore, the way I was shown to measure action length by a gunsmith friend of mine is to measure the distance from the bolt handle to the back of the chamber to effectively determine travel distance.

Don't know if this is how most do it or not its just the way I was shown.

Some actions may have a longer or shorter overall length while some may have a longer or shorter travel length. Travel length is where the greatest weight savings is and also becomes apparent when operating the action.

Shod

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