Short
Rough rule of thumb- 30-06 and longer= long action. .308 and shorter= short action.
Short
Short
Short
Long action
Long
Short.
Ruger American Rifle short action calibers (.243 Win, .308 Win, 7mm .08 Rem, 22-250)
Long action.
Yes.
Long or short refers to the length of the cartridge the action will handle. .308 (parent case of the .243) is a short action.