Form, you are correct. The plastic bolt catch stops the bolt about 1/4" shorter on the 308 vs. a 300 win mag. The bolt dimensions, action dimensions, magazine dimensions are exactly the same. All long action. I agree, it's not a big deal in a rifle like this, but in a more expensive or custom rifle, I'd want the design to be as efficient as possible.
It’s metal.
Have you ever owned a Tikka?
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