Quote Originally Posted by rsbhunter
Well, you all have convinced me to try at least one in the AI version....now i wished i had bought 2 long actions, and 1 short....can the 257 Roberts be built on a short action, or would i lose (by deep seating) what i gain by going the AI route? Thanks, this site really is a help....i know at least 1 will be the 243AI, the long action will most likely be the 6.5x284....and the 2nd short ?????? rsbhunter
If you look in the Sierra manual in the .257 AI data section, their test rifle is a Model 12. A short action. I've played around with how long you can run COALs in Savage short actions. The centerfeed magazine is slightly over 3" Loading to 2.95" shouldn't be an issue with feeding. You're not going to lose anything building on a short action.