Good evening all,

I'm looking to possible build a bolt rig from a spare axis action that I have on the bench. To meet requirements, the barrel will be around 17'' and I'm thinking of running a LSS chassis. I'm planning on running a Holland's brake as well. Barrel will be Shaw or Mcgowen.

The main area of use will be shooting targets (700 yards max) and deer out to 400 or so.

I'd like a 6.5x284 but I'm unsure if I can get the most out of this round in a short action due to seating depth restrictions as a repeater.

I'm contemplating a 260 AI, 6.5 Creedmore, 308, 7mm-08...

Anyone have any suggestions? I've got a spare long action as well, but it's attached to my 7mm STW, although I haven't used that rifle since 2013.

I've also considered a MOA as well, but that will take more time as I can't "pay as I go" (wife gets upset when I buy expensive toys)

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks,
Brenden