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

Defiance Actions Rebel

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

Defiance Actions Deviant Tactical

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

Defiance Target Ejector
Defiance Target Ejector
Defiances Actions Hunter Ejector
Defiance Hunter Ejector
Defiance Hybrid Ejector
Defiance Hybrid Ejector
Defiance Sheep Port Ejector
Defiance Sheep Port Ejector

Rear Tang Options

Defiance Rear Tang
Target Rear Tang
Defiance Rear Tang
Standard Rear Tang
Defiance Rear Tang
Heavy Rear Tang

Bolt Handle Options

DefianceBolt Handle
Defiance Bolt Handle (will not drop into Remington inlet)
Defiance Modified Bolt Handle
Modified Bolt Handle (will drop into a Remington inlet)

Bolt Knob Options

Ball Bolt Knob
Tear Drop Bolt Knob
Tactical Bolt Knob
Long Tactical Bolt Knob
Extra Long Tactical Knob

Bolt Nose Options

Defiance Cone Bolt Nose
Cone Bolt Nose (single shots only)
Defiance Flat Bolt Nose
Flat Bolt Nose
Defiance Recessed Bolt Nose
Recessed Bolt Nose (recommended for repeaters)

Bolt Fluting Options

Defiance action shallow fluting
Shallow fluting
Defiance standard action fluting
Standard Fluting
defiance action deep fluting
Deep fluting
Defiance action Extra deep fluting
Extra Deep fluting

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