I think the MRC short action is 3", which would give you breathing room. Mexican Mauser would be the classic choice, and a small-ring Husky also a good one, I think.
Pappy, I failed to mention that my handicap is that i shoot left handed...
I built a Stainless lefty MRC for a customer, it is still his favorite rifle. His was an '06. if the short action really is 3.000" then there you go.
All my 6mm Rems are on long actions with the exception of one on a Yugo intermediate, which is still longer than 3.000". One on a Husky 1640. That one is sweet.
