Spoke with them today to get some additional details on their new options. Had a nice, informative conversation:
- As noted previously, the CRF option is $150. It is only available on the Med, XM, and Long-size actions with the .700" bolt. They plan on eventually offering CRF on the XL models and .750" bolts, at some point.
- Their 3-pos. safety option is $225 and is a proprietary component. If you choose this feature, they will request that you send them the trigger you plan on using so that they can time everything.
- One thing they mentioned on the CRF option: This will only be available with their 30-degree Cone bolt-face configuration. This eliminates the need for the extractor cut on the barrel but would be a consideration when having the barrel fitted.
- Orders for the CRF and 3-pos. safety are about 90 days out.
Had looked at Defiance previously and was certainly impressed. Ultimately decided to pass then. Now though, with the new options, a CM Rebel sounds tempting.
