The short action will do just fine. It's what Remington uses.. I've one in the closet right now. A fine old Rem M722(same as short action M700 in 244(same as the 6mmRem), and it works just fine.. Loves the 75 grain Sierra flat base bullets.. It's a slow twist barrel but I don't care. It love those HP bullets and they're poison on the coyotes!!!