I have yet to load up any rounds. If I do end up using the short action, I am not real worried about OAL or ejecting a loaded cartridge: it would be a single shot. I have a Savage 116 long action arriving at the end of the week specifically for the 6.5-284 shilen barrel. However, I might leave the 116 alone and shoot it as is. This would leave the 6.5-284 Shilen barrel laying around for a cold and rainy day:) The 260 barrel will be going on the short action varmint: building two complete rifles based on Savage actions.
Shawn
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