Bullet Central’s Guide for Defiance Actions
Make sure you know exactly what you want before you buy one of our custom actions from Defiance. This helpful guide should assist you in learning about the different Defiance actions, features, and options.
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Types of Defiance Actions
Rebel Actions

The Defiance Rebel is a very versatile custom bolt action. The Rebel can be used in long-range hunting as well as competition shooting. All options can be configured in endless ways. The Defiance actions have a unique manufacturing process ensuring precise, accurate custom bolt actions every time, and is designed to your custom specifications.
Lengths Available: Short, Medium, XM, Long, & XL
- Easily replaces the Remington 700
- Chrome Moly Bolt
- Threaded for interchangeable knobs
- Mil Spec 1913 accessory rail (0, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, or 60 MOA); may use talley mounts
- Optional extended length tenon for gun builders to increase the barrel thread contact and bedding surface area
- Primary extraction increases initial extraction and ensures a smooth bolt cycle
- Extractors are M-16 type and are stronger than other designs
- Can be configured in endless ways to create your ideal bolt action
- Available in Right and Left handed configurations
Complete Actions Include:
- Receiver Body
- Repeater or single shot style magazine cut
- Bolt Stop/Side bolt release, Spring, Pin
- One-Piece Bolt
- Bolt Fluting
- Plunger Ejector
- Mini 16 Extractor
- Bolt Knob
- Firing Pin / Spring
- Cocking Piece
- Bolt Shroud
- Recoil Lug / Pins / .250″ or 0.300″
- Trigger Pins
Deviant Tactical Actions

These Defiance actions were designed for the tactical shooter. It’s built like a tank but is sleek, precise, and accurate. Competitive shooters favor this one because it is perfect for long-range targets.
Lengths Available: Short, Medium, & Long
- Easily replaces the Remington 700
- Designed only for detachable Box magazines and single shots
- Integral Mil Spec 1913 accessory rail (0, 10, 20, or 30 MOA)
- Stainless Steel Receiver
- Chrome Moly Bolt
- Threaded for interchangeable knobs
- Primary extraction increases initial extraction and ensures a smooth bolt cycle
- Unparalleled close tolerances: Wire EDM-cut Full length lug limits stress in the material of the receiver
- .700″ and .750″ bolt diameters accommodate cartridges from .223 Rem to 338 Lapua
- Can be configured in endless ways to create your ideal bolt action
- Right and Left handed configurations
Complete Actions Include:
- Receiver Body
- Single shot or repeater style magazine cut
- Bolt Stop/Side bolt release, Spring, Pin
- One-Piece Bolt
- Bolt Fluting
- Plunger Ejector
- Mini 16 Extractor
- Bolt Knob
- Firing Pin / Spring
- Cocking Piece
- Bolt Shroud
Customizable Options for Defiance actions
Ejection Port Options
Rear Tang Options
Bolt Handle Options
Bolt Knob Options
Bolt Nose Options
Bolt Fluting Options
In-Stock Defiance Actions
BC00174 | Defiance, Deviant Tactical, Stainless Steel, Polished, Medium action, Round 1.35 in, Right Bolt, Spiral Fluting, Magnum, Tactical knob, Magazine Load, Right Eject STD, Picatinny Integral 20 MOA, Integral Lug | $ 1,350.00 |
BC00201 | Defiance, Deviant Tactical, Stainless Steel, Polished, Long Action, Round 1.35 in, Right Bolt, Spiral Fluting, 338 Lapua, Tactical knob, Magazine Load, Right Eject STD, Picatinny Integral 20 MOA, Integral Lug | $ 1,500.00 |
BC00202 | Defiance, Deviant Tactical, Stainless Steel, Polished, Long Action, Round 1.35 in, Right Bolt, Spiral Fluting, 338 Lapua, Tactical knob, Magazine Load, Right Eject STD, Picatinny Integral 20 MOA, Integral Lug | $ 1,500.00 |
BC00207 | Defiance, Deviant Tactical, Stainless Steel, Polished, Long Action, Round 1.35 in, Right Bolt, Spiral Fluting, 308, Tactical knob, Magazine Load, Right Eject STD, Picatinny Integral 20 MOA, Integral Lug | $ 1,400.00 |
BC00208 | Defiance, Deviant Tactical, Stainless Steel, Polished, Long Action, Round 1.35 in, Right Bolt, Spiral Fluting, 308, Tactical knob, Magazine Load, Right Eject STD, Picatinny Integral 20 MOA, Integral Lug | $ 1,400.00 |
BC00209 | Defiance, Deviant Tactical, Stainless Steel, Polished, Long Action, Round 1.35 in, Right Bolt, Spiral Fluting, 308, Tactical knob, Magazine Load, Right Eject STD, Picatinny Integral 20 MOA, Integral Lug | $ 1,400.00 |
BC00210 | Defiance, Deviant Tactical, Stainless Steel, Polished, Long Action, Round 1.35 in, Right Bolt, Spiral Fluting, 308, Tactical knob, Magazine Load, Right Eject STD, Picatinny Integral 20 MOA, Integral Lug | $ 1,400.00 |
BC00215 | Defiance, Deviant Tactical, Stainless Steel, Polished, Medium action, Round 1.35 in, Right Bolt, Spiral Fluting, 308, Tactical knob, Magazine Load, Right Eject STD, Picatinny Integral 20 MOA, Integral Lug | $ 1,350.00 |
BC00216 | Defiance, Deviant Tactical, Stainless Steel, Polished, Medium action, Round 1.35 in, Right Bolt, Spiral Fluting, 308, Tactical knob, Magazine Load, Right Eject STD, Picatinny Integral 20 MOA, Integral Lug | $ 1,350.00 |
BC00217 | Defiance, Deviant Tactical, Stainless Steel, Polished, Medium action, Round 1.35 in, Right Bolt, Spiral Fluting, 308, Tactical knob, Magazine Load, Right Eject STD, Picatinny Integral 20 MOA, Integral Lug | $ 1,350.00 |
BC00218 | Defiance, Deviant Tactical, Stainless Steel, Polished, Medium action, Round 1.35 in, Right Bolt, Spiral Fluting, 308, Tactical knob, Magazine Load, Right Eject STD, Picatinny Integral 20 MOA, Integral Lug | $ 1,350.00 |
BC00219 | Defiance, Deviant Tactical, Stainless Steel, Polished, Medium action, Round 1.35 in, Right Bolt, Spiral Fluting, 308, Tactical knob, Magazine Load, Right Eject STD, Picatinny Integral 20 MOA, Integral Lug | $ 1,350.00 |
BC00220 | Defiance, Deviant Tactical, Stainless Steel, Polished, Medium action, Round 1.35 in, Right Bolt, Spiral Fluting, 308, Tactical knob, Magazine Load, Right Eject STD, Picatinny Integral 20 MOA, Integral Lug | $ 1,350.00 |
BC00221 | Defiance, Deviant Tactical, Stainless Steel, Polished, Medium action, Round 1.35 in, Right Bolt, Spiral Fluting, Magnum, Tactical knob, Magazine Load, Right Eject STD, Picatinny Integral 20 MOA, Integral Lug | $ 1,350.00 |
BC00222 | Defiance, Deviant Tactical, Stainless Steel, Polished, Medium action, Round 1.35 in, Right Bolt, Spiral Fluting, Magnum, Tactical knob, Magazine Load, Right Eject STD, Picatinny Integral 20 MOA, Integral Lug | $ 1,350.00 |
BC00225 | Defiance, Rebel, Stainless Steel, Polished, Long Action, Round 1.35 in, Right Bolt, Spiral Fluting, 308, Tactical knob, Magazine Load, Right Eject STD, Picatinny Bolt On 20 MOA, Pinned Lug | $ 1,260.00 |
BC00226 | Defiance, Rebel, Stainless Steel, Polished, Long Action, Round 1.35 in, Right Bolt, Spiral Fluting, 308, Tactical knob, Magazine Load, Right Eject STD, Picatinny Bolt On 20 MOA, Pinned Lug | $ 1,260.00 |
BC00228 | Defiance, Rebel, Stainless Steel, Polished, Medium action, Round 1.35 in, Right Bolt, Spiral Fluting, Magnum, Tactical knob, Magazine Load, Right Eject STD, Picatinny Bolt On 20 MOA, Pinned Lug | $ 1,260.00 |
BC00229 | Defiance, Rebel, Stainless Steel, Polished, Long Action, Round 1.35 in, Right Bolt, Spiral Fluting, Magnum, Tactical knob, Magazine Load, Right Eject STD, Picatinny Bolt On 20 MOA, Pinned Lug | $ 1,260.00 |
BC00231 | Defiance, Rebel, Stainless Steel, Polished, Medium action, Round 1.35 in, Right Bolt, Spiral Fluting, 308, Tactical knob, Magazine Load, Right Eject STD, Picatinny Bolt On 20 MOA, Pinned Lug | $ 1,260.00 |
BC00232 | Defiance, Rebel, Stainless Steel, Polished, Medium action, Round 1.35 in, Right Bolt, Spiral Fluting, 308, Tactical knob, Magazine Load, Right Eject STD, Picatinny Bolt On 20 MOA, Pinned Lug | $ 1,260.00 |
BC00233 | Defiance, Rebel, Stainless Steel, Polished, Medium action, Round 1.35 in, Right Bolt, Spiral Fluting, 308, Tactical knob, Magazine Load, Right Eject STD, Picatinny Bolt On 20 MOA, Pinned Lug | $ 1,260.00 |
BC00235 | Defiance, Rebel, Stainless Steel, Polished, Medium action, Round 1.35 in, Right Bolt, Spiral Fluting, Magnum, Tactical knob, Magazine Load, Right Eject STD, Picatinny Bolt On 20 MOA, Pinned Lug | $ 1,260.00 |
BC00236 | Defiance, Rebel, Stainless Steel, Polished, Medium action, Round 1.35 in, Left Bolt, Spiral Fluting, 308, Tactical knob, Magazine Load, Left Eject STD, Picatinny Bolt On 20 MOA, Pinned Lug | $ 1,260.00 |
BC00237 | Defiance, Rebel, Stainless Steel, Polished, Medium action, Round 1.35 in, Left Bolt, Spiral Fluting, 308, Tactical knob, Magazine Load, Left Eject STD, Picatinny Bolt On 20 MOA, Pinned Lug | $ 1,260.00 |
BC0133 | Defiance, Rebel, Stainless Steel, Polished, Long Action, Round 1.35 in, Left Bolt, No Fluting, 308, Tactical knob, Magazine Load, Left Eject STD, No sight base, Pinned Lug | $ 1,160.00 |
D12500 | Defiance, Deviant , Stainless Steel, Polished, Long action, Round 1.35 in, Right Bolt, Spiral Fluting, Magnum, Standard knob, Magazine Load, Right Eject STD, Picatinny Integral 20 MOA, Integral Lug | $ 1,400.00 |
D12501 | Defiance, Deviant , Stainless Steel, Polished, Long action, Round 1.35 in, Right Bolt, Spiral Fluting, Magnum, Standard knob, Magazine Load, Right Eject STD, Picatinny Integral 20 MOA, Integral Lug | $ 1,400.00 |
D12502 | Defiance, Deviant , Stainless Steel, Polished, Long action, Round 1.35 in, Right Bolt, Spiral Fluting, Magnum, Standard knob, Magazine Load, Right Eject STD, Picatinny Integral 20 MOA, Integral Lug | $ 1,400.00 |
D12503 | Defiance, Deviant , Stainless Steel, Polished, Long action, Round 1.35 in, Right Bolt, Spiral Fluting, Magnum, Standard knob, Magazine Load, Right Eject STD, Picatinny Integral 20 MOA, Integral Lug | $ 1,400.00 |
D12504 | Defiance, Deviant , Stainless Steel, Polished, Long action, Round 1.35 in, Right Bolt, Spiral Fluting, Magnum, Standard knob, Magazine Load, Right Eject STD, Picatinny Integral 20 MOA, Integral Lug | $ 1,400.00 |