Mauser length actions

[JimInNJ]

Aside from actual Mausers, which actions are the correct length for the in-between length cartridges like the 6.5, 7 and 8mm Mausers and the .284 Winchester and it’s wildcats?

Thanks,
- Jim

[gunnut69]

JimInNJ-- That's a really good question.  There is really no action that's really designed for those rounds that's not Mauser.  The American short action rounds are for the most part the 308 Winchester size.  About 54-55 mm case length.  The rounds you asked about are from 55-57 mm in case length.  The 6.5 Swede can be fit in a short action but overall length will have to suffer.  The 57 mm cases need a long action.  American long actions are generally sized to take the 62-63mm cases of the 30-06 family.  They will work for the 7x57, 8x57 rounds but aer usually blocked to the correct magazine length.  One would probably be a bit better off with a 280 which uses a case that doesn't require blocking in the american long action action lengths.  Truth be known tho it really doesn't matter.  Even the 1/2 inch shaved from the super short action rounds actions make very little difference.  In the heat of a hunt it would not be noticed. The model 70 per-64 was only made in a single action length.  In that action they fit everything from the 22 Hornet to the 375 H&H..  and they all worked just fine..  Mauser made many many lengths starting with the tine mini actions for the Vierling and 32-20 type rounds to the Magnum mauser action for the 416 Rigby and 505 Jefferies and other giants.  The problem is the cost of building many different action lengths.  Montana 1999 actions are being made as we speak and it's possible they may be creating the best selection of action lengths available in the US.  Wheather they can remain competative and stay in the market remains to be seen..   So I suppose the answer is there are none that I know of at this time./.