2 Lug Actions vs 3 Lug Actions

Should I have 2 lugs or 3 lugs in my premium bolt action? Unfortunately, the honest answer provides no firm guidance. Both designs are proven shooters. Actions made with both approaches have achieved the highest levels of performance in organized competition. 3 lug actions are less common in hunting circles but their success in the…

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The Difference Between Tolerance and Clearance

What is the difference between tolerance and clearance? And most importantly, why do these things matter when it comes to premium bolt actions? How words are used can create confusion. When people use “precision” and “accuracy” to mean the same thing, they can get their message across generally but that is because people have to…

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Defiance Length Naming Changes

To be Short or to be Medium? That is the question. The reason this is a real question is because the innovative nature of Defiance spilled over into areas that include known industry standards. Long before Defiance started, the firearms manufacturing community settled on naming length standards that are widely used today. Defiance, being the…

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Sounds of Summer – NRL Hunter Match Sights & Sounds

SIGHTS & SOUNDS OF AN NRL HUNTER MATCH The above video is a soundtrack encompassing an NRL Hunter match.  The echoes of shots reverberating through the canyons and trees create a unique soundscape, reminiscent of a Civil War-era movie (Minus the gore and more controlled aim). Micro explosions mingle with the distinct ping of steel,…

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Defiance anTi Social NRL Hunter Match 2023

LOOK BACK: DEFIANCE ANTI SOCIAL NRL HUNTER MATCH 2023 The video above is a short recap of the Defiance anTi Social NRL Hunter Match in Belt, Montana.  The Defiance anTI Social NRL Hunter Rifle Competition brought in 160 precision shooters who gathered from various parts of the United States to compete. The event was held…

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OUTCAST Release

Defiance release of the OUTCAST action.  The OUTCAST is a precision bolt action designed specifically for building modern muzzle loading rifles, with a shell holder type bolt face, finer barrel threads and modified bolt stop location.  Available for order now.

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anTi X Release

Defiance release of the anTi X action.  Now an anTi action with an integral skeletonized scope rail and guaranteed headspace. Comparable weight to Titanium actions, but in a pre-hardened Stainless Steel receiver and chrome moly bolt configuration.  Available for order now.

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anTi Release

Defiance release of the anTi action.  Comparable weight to Titanium actions on the market in a pre- hardened Stainless Steel receiver and chrome moly bolt configuration, with guaranteed headspace.  Available for order now.

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Ruckus Release

Defiance has released the all new Ruckus line, bringing guaranteed headspace consistency, +/- .001″  action to action, to the custom action arena.  It is offered in the same configurations as the ever popular Deviant line; Tactical, Hunter, GA Hunter, and Ultralight, but will be starting at $1230.

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