I have not tried one yet, but from all the available info it looks like a short-action version of the 6.5-06.
I think it is a long action version of the 6.5-284. Same rebated rim but the case is 30-06 length. This gave Weatherby about the most performance from their 6 lug 30-06 size action.
That action will not handle a magnum sized bolt face,but is scaled down to save weight.
Other actions of the same size include the KImber 84L,NULA model 24,and Barrett Field Master. They might work as well.