Target action...max. cartridge length?

I've been working out exactly what components I need to buy for a target/lrh rifle. I was originally set on doing the stevens 200 action, but I'm really starting take a hard look at the target actions. I don't really need a magazine for what I intend to do and I do like the idea of the more solid action (no hole on the bottom) and the lighter trigger. Anyways, does anyone know long of a cartridge you can use in these actions? I know it's a short action, but I thought I saw somewhere that you can run longer cartridges since you don't have to worry about feeding issues.

You can run about any cartridge you want thru it since it is a single shot. Only thing is that some may not eject a live round and you may have to pick it out with your fingers(or shoot it). Theres some guys on here that run 338edge,300WM, and I believe Ive seen one with a 300RUM.

Good to hear. The RUM is a bit more than I need any time soon, I was thinking along the lines of the 264 win mag, but it's nice to know I could if i wanted to.

Will the larger cartridges such as the 300WM and 300 RUM clear with the bolt in place or do you have to pull the bolt out each time?

A loaded cartridge, you will have to pull the bolt but it will eject empty or fired brass