Savage .284 question

[sidreilley]

I'm considering building a long range hunting/tactical rifle in .284 Win. using a Savage action. My question is do I need a long action or will a short action work. From the research I've done, it's difficult to tell for sure what length is necessary. I plan to use 162 gr bullets, probably Hornady A-max. and a 26 inch barrel. Thanks.

 

[Erik Cortina]

You will need a long action to get the full potential of the 284.
For 162 Amax, .220 freebore works great.

 

[MrMajestic]

Yes both will work however if you want to maximize your powder capacity with the long bullets AND magazine feed you will need a long action. If you single load and maybe even have to remove the bolt to remove a loaded round, not sure on this one, either will work.
Try posting here if you don't get an answer on the bolt removal thing-
http://savageshooters.com/SavageForum/index.php?board=7.0