Defiance actions: Anyone run one?

[carpsniperg2]

I know it's a long shot but figured I would ask.

I have been talking to them and they come highly recommended. I was wondering if anyone has put hands on them and what they think. They are working with me on the price as well so I am leaning on using one in my ultimate build I am starting on. I know they are super spendy but with the feeback I have heard already, they sound great.

I am going to be getting an rebel if I pull the trigger with them.

[mountainman]

Yep! Amazing!

[carpsniperg2]

Thank you. How would you rate it on a scale to 1 to 10 for smoothness/finish/locking up etc?

[Biggerhammer]

I have never owned one or shot a rifle with one, I have handled several builds based off of one. As for price they are right in the ballpark with Stiller, BAT etc. I just have a thing for Rem700's, I would be better served just to go with complete custom action due to the fact when you ad up the cost of a Remington700, trueing, sako extractor, bolt handle, bolt fluting, 8-40 base holes etc. It would be easier just to purchase a custom and be done with it.

What cartridge are you looking to go with on this build?

[mountainman]

Beefier then a 700, smooth as glass excellent finish. This is in a custom rifle also, so some good ole TLC from RBros Travis, puts it at 1-10, an 11!

[mountainman]

Heres my .338 edge on a Defiance.

[carpsniperg2]

Grest and thanks for the thoughts guys.

As you probably know I am a huge 338 fan. That being said I am building this rifle to run with my titanium 30 cal can. So I am going with the 300 RUM.

I think some lr accubonds to feed it and of course my leupold vx3 lr. Either the 6.5-20 or 8.5-25 not sure yet.

McMillan A5

I am still trying to make up my mind on bottom metal. Of course it will either be wyatts or badger. What do you guys think. I have shot rifles with both and am kinda stuck in the middle.

Benchmark will be doing the build and putting one of there barrels on it. I would love to go 26" but I think that may be to long with a can on it. So I am leaning with going to a 24".

[Biggerhammer]

Depending on your powder of choice. A little stiffer, flitted barrel @ 24" should do you just fine. As would a 26" plus, Remington Sendero contour or larger. I don't know what you have in mind weight wise?

[mountainman]

Building a carbon wrapped .338 Edge for my Thunderbeast Titanium can. Lone Wolf stock, 28" barrel. Should spec out between 7-7 1/2# bare. The 300 Ultra prototype with 24" came in at a hair over 5#.

[Biggerhammer]

Building a carbon wrapped .338 Edge for my Thunderbeast Titanium can. Lone Wolf stock, 28" barrel. Should spec out between 7-7 1/2# bare. The 300 Ultra prototype with 24" came in at a hair over 5#.

I would like to see some groups out of that rifle with the can on it. Should be interesting.

[mountainman]

Fully confident it will be a one holer, as the Shilen 25-06 and .300 Ultra prototypes have proven to be. Its all in how you build them!

[Biggerhammer]

"All in how you build them" hahaha! Ya think.. Always good for a laugh.

[mountainman]

Carp, feel free to p.m. with any questions from here ...

[Biggerhammer]

Carp, feel free to p.m. with any questions from here ...

Brilliant ..

[carpsniperg2]

You guys crack me up.

I have no real weight limts. I would like to stay around 12 pounds or less. Most all of my magnums come in around 10+ pounds, so weight is not really a problem for me.

I figured my next would be a 338 edge but I got the 30 cal can instead

Going to cruch some numbers and maybe look more at the 300wsm for a short action as well. I am not looking for a extreme range gun as I already own several for that type of shooting. I am just wanting a gun I can pack and trust with enough ke to take large game at 600 yards or less. So I have put thought into 300wm 300wsm and 300 rum. I am not set in stone but have leaned towards the 300 rum.