Your info is well taken. However, I for one would not be inclined to purchase a 6.5X55 Swede, 6.5X.284 Norma, or a 7X57 to name a few with a true short action. Just one example, there is 0.245 from the C.O.A.L of the .260 Rem. To the 7X57. Why in the world would I want to give up a 1/4 inch...