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Defiance Actions #13543323 02/08/19 Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 308 S.E.Louisiana R Roystu OP Campfire Member OP Roystu Campfire Member R Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 308 S.E.Louisiana Thinking about getting this action to start a new build in 6.5 x 47 Lapua. They are mighty proud of them but I hear good things about them. Anyone have any experience with this action? Last edited by Roystu; 02/08/19.

Re: Defiance Actions Roystu #13543334 02/08/19 Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,621 Wyoming C Cinch Campfire Regular Cinch Campfire Regular C Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,621 Wyoming I have over a dozen of them... they're my favorite to build on... never had a problem with one... Public landowner...

Re: Defiance Actions Roystu #13543469 02/08/19 Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,167 N.. Newaukum, Washington J Judman Campfire Ranger Judman Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,167 N.. Newaukum, Washington My God cinch!!!! I'm just a broke dick I guess!!! Grin Ping pong balls for the win. Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies. Ain’t easy havin pals.

Re: Defiance Actions Roystu #13543482 02/08/19 Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 8,742 pa dave7mm Campfire Outfitter dave7mm Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 8,742 pa I have one on a 1000 yard BR gun and two on hunting rifles. They are very well finished and one of the smoothest cycling actions you will find. I say the BEST primary extraction on the market.Bar none. Zero issues with the ones I have and know of. dave Only accurate rifles are interesting.

Re: Defiance Actions Roystu #13543490 02/08/19 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 32,130 Somewhere between lost and fou... kingston Campfire 'Bwana kingston Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 32,130 Somewhere between lost and fou... Defiance makes great actions, but these days there are lots of good choices. Consideration should be given to what you’re building. I’m going to build a couple on Mack Bros. EVO Titanium Actions this year. They’re a fantastic bargain. https://macbros.com/evo-titanium-action/ Originally Posted by 16penny If you put Taco Bell sauce in your ramen noodles it tastes just like poverty

Re: Defiance Actions kingston #13543592 02/09/19 Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,621 Wyoming C Cinch Campfire Regular Cinch Campfire Regular C Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,621 Wyoming Originally Posted by kingston Defiance makes great actions, but these days there are lots of good choices. Consideration should be given to what you’re building. I’m going to build a couple on Mack Bros. EVO Titanium Actions this year. They’re a fantastic bargain. https://macbros.com/evo-titanium-action/ I'm definitely going to have to look at the Mack bros action... I'd also like to try a Bighorn and an Impact Precision... Public landowner...

Re: Defiance Actions Roystu #13543783 02/09/19 Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 3,652 Utah B boatanchor Campfire Tracker boatanchor Campfire Tracker B Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 3,652 Utah Originally Posted by Roystu Thinking about getting this action to start a new build in 6.5 x 47 Lapua. They are mighty proud of them but I hear good things about them. Anyone have any experience with this action? Defiance makes a great action, but you did not state the purpose of this rifle. Is it going to be a light weight hunting rifle ?? or Varmint Rifle ?? or bench rifle ?? I would steer clear of the Mack Bros titanium unless you are building an ultra light weight backpacking rifle, if you are leaning more to the heavy side I would go with a BAT, but a Defiance would be good for an all around hunting rifle.

Re: Defiance Actions Roystu #13544467 02/09/19 Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 308 S.E.Louisiana R Roystu OP Campfire Member OP Roystu Campfire Member R Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 308 S.E.Louisiana The rifle will be used only on the bench for my enjoyment of getting the best accuracy I can. Probably shooting out to 600 yds. I plan on using a Bartlein 26 inch bull barrel with a HS Precision stock. I already have a NF SHV 5 x 20 x 56 that will top it off. I see they came out with the Tenacity action for about $900 . It was either that or just get a 700 and have someone square and work it.

Re: Defiance Actions Roystu #13544489 02/09/19 Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 308 S.E.Louisiana R Roystu OP Campfire Member OP Roystu Campfire Member R Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 308 S.E.Louisiana I just checked out the Mack Bros. . It runs the same money as the Defiance Rebel. They both look really nice.

Re: Defiance Actions Roystu #13544725 02/09/19 Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 795 S Shooter71 Campfire Regular Shooter71 Campfire Regular S Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 795 Defiance actions are really nice. So are Bat and Borden for the intended use. Originally Posted by jackmountain I’m not an organ donor. I don’t believe in an afterlife, but I’d rather cover my bases in case there is and I need everything. You just never know.

Re: Defiance Actions Roystu #13544747 02/09/19 Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 3,652 Utah B boatanchor Campfire Tracker boatanchor Campfire Tracker B Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 3,652 Utah For your use you should at least check this outBAT

Re: Defiance Actions boatanchor #13545714 02/09/19 Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 573 Kansas H headspace Campfire Regular headspace Campfire Regular H Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 573 Kansas Call the good folks at Defiance! They'll build you whatever you want. Action length, single shot or repeater, right or left bolt, port, eject,, integral lug, integral bases with or without incline, ejector or not,,,,. their delivery was a bit earlier than quoted. Good folks.

Re: Defiance Actions Roystu #13545859 02/09/19 Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 2,653 North Country Q Quak Campfire Regular Quak Campfire Regular Q Joined: Jan 2019 Posts: 2,653 North Country Ive shot a couple. Very nice indeed though the price has always kept me away and steered my towards trued production actions. They will hold their value and without a doubt serve you well. GOD Bless America

Re: Defiance Actions kingston #13545870 02/09/19 Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 2,799 K Kaiser Norton Campfire Regular Kaiser Norton Campfire Regular K Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 2,799 Originally Posted by kingston Defiance makes great actions, but these days there are lots of good choices. Consideration should be given to what you’re building. I’m going to build a couple on Mack Bros. EVO Titanium Actions this year. They’re a fantastic bargain. https://macbros.com/evo-titanium-action/ While I understand the reasoning behind their bolt handle, it still looks like an afterthought.... Kaiser Norton The Kaiser- "If it ain't broke, I can fix that!"

Re: Defiance Actions Roystu #13546400 02/09/19 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 32,130 Somewhere between lost and fou... kingston Campfire 'Bwana kingston Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 32,130 Somewhere between lost and fou... GAP made a straight bolt handle for it and their Tempest action, which is made for them by Mack Bros. They had a prototype at Shot. I actually like the handle. Originally Posted by 16penny If you put Taco Bell sauce in your ramen noodles it tastes just like poverty

Re: Defiance Actions kingston #13546437 02/09/19 Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 13,354 Florence, Montana M MontanaCreekHunter Campfire Outfitter MontanaCreekHunter Campfire Outfitter M Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 13,354 Florence, Montana Originally Posted by kingston GAP made a straight bolt handle for it and their Tempest action, which is made for them by Mack Bros. They had a prototype at Shot. I actually like the handle. I am with you Kingston, I like it as well. Eat Fish, Wear Grundens, Drink Alaskan.

Re: Defiance Actions Cinch #13546467 02/09/19 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,819 Montana 6 6MMWASP Campfire Tracker 6MMWASP Campfire Tracker 6 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,819 Montana Originally Posted by Cinch I have over a dozen of them... they're my favorite to build on... never had a problem with one... I'd sure like to have a look and an opportunity to shoot some of the rifles in that covey.

Re: Defiance Actions 6MMWASP #13547310 02/10/19 Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,621 Wyoming C Cinch Campfire Regular Cinch Campfire Regular C Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,621 Wyoming Originally Posted by 6MMWASP Originally Posted by Cinch I have over a dozen of them... they're my favorite to build on... never had a problem with one... I'd sure like to have a look and an opportunity to shoot some of the rifles in that covey. What part of Montucky are you in? Maybe we can hook up... when the weather warms up a touch... Public landowner...

Re: Defiance Actions Shooter71 #13549591 02/10/19 Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 20,885 Deer Park, Tx R Reloder28 Campfire Ranger Reloder28 Campfire Ranger R Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 20,885 Deer Park, Tx Originally Posted by Shooter71 Defiance actions are really nice. So are Bat and Borden for the intended use. I have two Borden’s, very fine actions. Going to buy a couple of Defiance products next. "I never thought I'd live to see the day that a U.S. president would raise an army to invade his own country." Robert E. Lee

Re: Defiance Actions Kaiser Norton #13550031 02/11/19 Joined: May 2006 Posts: 146 New Zealand C cervus Campfire Member cervus Campfire Member C Joined: May 2006 Posts: 146 New Zealand Originally Posted by Kaiser Norton Originally Posted by kingston Defiance makes great actions, but these days there are lots of good choices. Consideration should be given to what you’re building. I’m going to build a couple on Mack Bros. EVO Titanium Actions this year. They’re a fantastic bargain. https://macbros.com/evo-titanium-action/ While I understand the reasoning behind their bolt handle, it still looks like an afterthought.... Kaiser Norton Yep Im with you kaiser... in my eyes thats one ugly looking action!!

Re: Defiance Actions Cinch #13550906 02/11/19 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,819 Montana 6 6MMWASP Campfire Tracker 6MMWASP Campfire Tracker 6 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,819 Montana Originally Posted by Cinch Originally Posted by 6MMWASP Originally Posted by Cinch I have over a dozen of them... they're my favorite to build on... never had a problem with one... I'd sure like to have a look and an opportunity to shoot some of the rifles in that covey. What part of Montucky are you in? Maybe we can hook up... when the weather warms up a touch... I'm in Forsyth Cinch. 100 Miles east of Billings. I'd like to get together and do some shooting one day. Pat spends a little time around here too, as you know. \

Re: Defiance Actions 6MMWASP #13551435 02/11/19 Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,621 Wyoming C Cinch Campfire Regular Cinch Campfire Regular C Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,621 Wyoming Originally Posted by 6MMWASP Originally Posted by Cinch Originally Posted by 6MMWASP Originally Posted by Cinch I have over a dozen of them... they're my favorite to build on... never had a problem with one... I'd sure like to have a look and an opportunity to shoot some of the rifles in that covey. What part of Montucky are you in? Maybe we can hook up... when the weather warms up a touch... I'm in Forsyth Cinch. 100 Miles east of Billings. I'd like to get together and do some shooting one day. Pat spends a little time around here too, as you know. \ You're just up the road a spell... will have to hook up when it warms up a touch... I'm sure Pat would come down and burn some powder with us... Public landowner...

Re: Defiance Actions Roystu #13551630 02/11/19 Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,491 R RinB Campfire Tracker RinB Campfire Tracker R Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,491 Just about all the top BR and F class shooters use BAT. “Perfection is achieved not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away”. Antoine de Saint-Exupery. Posted by Brad.

Re: Defiance Actions Roystu #13551771 02/11/19 Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 22,909 Kiowa/Deer Trail, Colorado huntsman22 Campfire Ranger huntsman22 Campfire Ranger Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 22,909 Kiowa/Deer Trail, Colorado Who the hell wants to be a BR or F-class guy.....

Re: Defiance Actions Cinch #13552014 02/11/19 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,819 Montana 6 6MMWASP Campfire Tracker 6MMWASP Campfire Tracker 6 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,819 Montana Originally Posted by Cinch Originally Posted by 6MMWASP Originally Posted by Cinch Originally Posted by 6MMWASP Originally Posted by Cinch I have over a dozen of them... they're my favorite to build on... never had a problem with one... I'd sure like to have a look and an opportunity to shoot some of the rifles in that covey. What part of Montucky are you in? Maybe we can hook up... when the weather warms up a touch... I'm in Forsyth Cinch. 100 Miles east of Billings. I'd like to get together and do some shooting one day. Pat spends a little time around here too, as you know. \ You're just up the road a spell... will have to hook up when it warms up a touch... I'm sure Pat would come down and burn some powder with us... Hope we can. I'll PM you my cell #. Did meet Pat once but he was in a pretty big hurry to get going.

Re: Defiance Actions huntsman22 #13553112 02/11/19 Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 13,354 Florence, Montana M MontanaCreekHunter Campfire Outfitter MontanaCreekHunter Campfire Outfitter M Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 13,354 Florence, Montana Originally Posted by huntsman22 Who the hell wants to be a BR or F-class guy..... Old Men that hate their wives? Eat Fish, Wear Grundens, Drink Alaskan.

Re: Defiance Actions Cinch #13554851 02/12/19 Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 13,401 Hoosierland, Indiana Kimber7man Campfire Outfitter Kimber7man Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 13,401 Hoosierland, Indiana Originally Posted by Cinch Originally Posted by 6MMWASP Originally Posted by Cinch Originally Posted by 6MMWASP Originally Posted by Cinch I have over a dozen of them... they're my favorite to build on... never had a problem with one... I'd sure like to have a look and an opportunity to shoot some of the rifles in that covey. What part of Montucky are you in? Maybe we can hook up... when the weather warms up a touch... I'm in Forsyth Cinch. 100 Miles east of Billings. I'd like to get together and do some shooting one day. Pat spends a little time around here too, as you know. \ You're just up the road a spell... will have to hook up when it warms up a touch... I'm sure Pat would come down and burn some powder with us... Better watch out Cinch. He shoots a lightweight 6.5GAP4S.... “There are some who can live without wild things and some who cannot.” ALDO LEOPOLD

Re: Defiance Actions Kimber7man #13555219 02/12/19 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,819 Montana 6 6MMWASP Campfire Tracker 6MMWASP Campfire Tracker 6 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,819 Montana That one is pretty light at 6 and 13. Still working on the 130 JLK's you sold me Marty. I think Cinch and Pat's glass costs more than my whole set up but it is still working pretty well for me after using it for 2 years. I have more to learn than I already know about this LR shooting.

Re: Defiance Actions Roystu #13555262 02/12/19 Joined: May 2003 Posts: 16,971 Eastern KS S Spotshooter Campfire Ranger Spotshooter Campfire Ranger S Joined: May 2003 Posts: 16,971 Eastern KS Buy a DLC coated one... even smoother yet. Also make sure you check out the ‘tactical elite” which has more action in front of the recoil lug for a longer barrel tenon, Bat extended theirs a few years back, the Defiance version is Called the tactical elite. Spot shooter www.prairiefireprecision.com

Re: Defiance Actions Roystu #13555630 02/12/19 Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 13,091 Kodiak & AZ D dennisinaz Campfire Outfitter dennisinaz Campfire Outfitter D Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 13,091 Kodiak & AZ I have built 3 rifles on them recently; a 6.5-284 on a long action and two 6x47 Lapuas on short actions. They are nice actions. Wish I could find bottom metal that would feed the 6.5x47 case. NRA Benefactor Member Those who live by the sword get shot by those who don't.

Re: Defiance Actions Roystu #13560695 02/14/19 Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 74 Montana D DropShot Campfire Greenhorn DropShot Campfire Greenhorn D Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 74 Montana Does Lawton still offer custom actions? Has anyone any experience with them? I priced them several years ago and then the owner died but I think his son's still work the company

Re: Defiance Actions Roystu #13568005 02/16/19 Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,168 Florida J JRS3 Campfire Regular JRS3 Campfire Regular J Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,168 Florida I just bought my first Defiance this week and it should arrive any day now! Cant wait. Black Nitride, GA Hunter, Medium.

Re: Defiance Actions JRS3 #13568333 02/16/19 Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 13,401 Hoosierland, Indiana Kimber7man Campfire Outfitter Kimber7man Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 13,401 Hoosierland, Indiana Nice! What are you going to build? “There are some who can live without wild things and some who cannot.” ALDO LEOPOLD

Re: Defiance Actions JRS3 #13569008 02/16/19 Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,129 A Ackleyfan Campfire Outfitter Ackleyfan Campfire Outfitter A Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,129 Originally Posted by JRS3 I just bought my first Defiance this week and it should arrive any day now! Cant wait. Black Nitride, GA Hunter, Medium. Perfect choice for a 6.5 PRC or 6.5 Gap4S.....

Re: Defiance Actions Roystu #13571926 02/17/19 Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,168 Florida J JRS3 Campfire Regular JRS3 Campfire Regular J Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,168 Florida Leaning towards a 6mm CM, with 24" Proof Carbon 7.5 twist. Intended purpose: practice setup for range/plinking, popping does from tree stands, truck gun for general use such as hogs, yotes, and some general deer hunting.

Re: Defiance Actions Roystu #13572827 02/17/19 Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 212 NJ S swampkid Campfire Member swampkid Campfire Member S Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 212 NJ I have 2 rifles built with defiance machine actions and they are very nice actions.