• No, our actions have been used around the world in all kinds of conditions.
  • Our .700” bolt body diameter maintains .002” clearance while in battery, but is relieved in the center, with .003” clearance for smooth cycling even if some debris has found its way into your receiver. .697” bolts have .003” additional clearance for extreme conditions or for applying a coating to the bolt.  Defiance is one of the most popular action choices for top precision rifle competitors, who rely on their rifles to perform in very harsh conditions. Likewise, hunters worldwide trust that hunt of a lifetime, and sometimes their own lives to the reliability of their Defiance actions.