The anTi action is no longer in production. The anTi X design surpasses the anTi in weight and design. Find out more here.

WHEN WEIGHT MATTERS

Weighing as little as 19.2 oz.

If you watch your scales as closely as you watch your targets, check out the Defiance anTi action—a minimalist take on Defiance’s legendary precision actions. Weighing under 21oz. it still carries the same guaranteed headspace as the Ruckus, anTi X, Renegade and Classic with integral lug. Pre-hardened aircraft-grade 416 stainless steel receiver, paired with a chrome moly bolt. Featherweight. No compromises.

Specifications

  • Approximate weights for complete action*
      • 20.6 oz – Short (Rem. SA)
      • 20.8 oz – XM (3.200″ max cartridge length) – requires XM BDL KIT
      • 21.0 oz – Medium (Industry Standard Medium, previously named XM Plus)
      • 22.2 oz – Long (Rem. LA)

    *complete action consists of stainless-steel receiver, one-piece 4340 CM bolt, handle/knob, firing pin assembly with aluminum shroud, and side bolt release

  • Receiver made of pre-hardened aircraft-certified 416 stainless steel with integral recoil lug.
  • 4340 chrome moly bolt made in one operation, enabling guaranteed headspace +/- .001″
  • Recessed bolt lugs, Mini-16 extractor, and plunger standard
  • Optional Mil Spec 1913 (Picatinny) scope mount.  Available in 20 MOA or custom made from 7075 aluminum ($90).
  • Receiver barrel threads are 1.0625” X 16 T.P.I. (Rem. 700 thread dia. and pitch)
  • Actions available in:
    • Short (Rem. SA)
    • XM (proprietary intermediate length)
    • Medium (Industry Standard Medium, previously named XM Plus)
    • Long (Rem. LA)
  • Bolt face available .390″, .480″, .545″,and .595″
  • Available in right & left hand
  • Works with hinged floorplates and center feed detachable magazines
  • .308 available with AICS/AW magazine cut (detachable mag only)

Manufacturing

  • All material pre-hardened prior to machining to prevent changing tolerances during heat treat.
  • Bolt machined from one piece of pre-hardened 4340 chrome moly in one operation enabling guaranteed headspace +/- .001″.
  • Receiver machined from one piece of pre-hardened 416SS.
  • Wire EDM-cut, full-length lug ways result in smooth bolt operation.
  • Primary extraction design significantly increases initial extraction and ensures smooth bolt cycling.

Options

  • Hand
    • Right
    • Left
  • Bolt Face
    • .223 Rem (.390)
    • .308 Rem (.480)
    • .300 WM/RUM (.545)
    • .338 Lapua (.595)
  • Magazine Cut
    • BDL for use with hinged floorplate or center feed magazines (Wyatt’s cut)
    • AI/AW Short action only (DBM only)

Everything Included

  • Extensively machined Receiver body with integral recoil lug
  • Bolt stop/side bolt release, spring, pin
  • Extra light one-piece bolt
  • anTi X Deep bolt fluting
  • Mini-16 extractor
  • Hollow anTi bolt knob
  • Fluted firing pin/spring
  • Cocking piece
  • Aluminum bolt shroud
  • Trigger pins

Pricing

The anTi action is no longer in production. The anTi X design surpasses the anTi in weight and design. Find out more here.

The Defiance Guarantee

We want all of our customers to be 100% satisfied with the quality of our product. Within 30 days after receiving your action, if you don’t like it, we’ll change it, swap it, or refund your money. No questions asked. We’ll even pay for the return shipping.

Your action has a lifetime performance guarantee against cracking, warping, or breaking. If such an issue occurs, the action will be replaced. If your specific model is no longer available we will replace it with an similar action or provide a refund of the purchase price.

With the anTi action you have the option to purchase a light weight 20 MOA aluminum rail.