I have just put together an experimental build consisting of a 26-inch varmint contour 6.5-06 barrel on an accu-trigger short varmint action mounted in a Choate varmint stock. The action is equipped with a single-shot feed slide in place of the center-feed magazine. Since this cartridge is generally not regarded as compatible with a short action, before bolting on a scope and heading off to the range, I want to ask wiser heads if I am missing something important. I have loaded the rifle by hand with 140 gr SST's at a COL of 3.24 - no problem, they drop right in and the bolt closes just fine. I have ejected empty cases - no problem, they flip out normally. Removing an unfired round from the chamber requires partially removing the bolt to achieve clearance for the bullet tip, but this is set up as a single-shot, so - no problem. Am I missing something important? Thanks for any advice.