DEVIANT TACTICAL SHORT ACTION RECEIVER Reviews & Ratings

The workhorse of precision rifle actions, the Deviant Tactical with integral 1913 Mil spec (picatinny) scope base and recoil lug is perfect for competition. Our most rigid receiver, it’s chosen by the top competitors time and time again.

One piece bolt made of pre-hardened aircraft certified 4340 Chrome moly
Receiver barrel threads are 1.0625” X 16 T.P.I. (Rem. 700 thread dia. and pitch)
Integral mil spec 1913 (Picatinny) scope mount with 20 MOA of built in cant.
Most rigid design for ultimate accuracy
Standard footprint allows for installation on a variety of aftermarket Remington 700 stocks
Includes integral 0.250 thick, precision ground, recoil lug
M16 Style Extractor
Short Action length comes with 308 (0.480”) Bolt Face.
Primary Extraction design significantly increase initial extraction and ensures smooth bolt cycling
Wire EDM cut full-length lug ways provide smooth bolt operation and surpassed strength and rigidity.

SPECS: Stainless steel action (416), 4340 CM bolt. Includes receiver, bolt, bolt knob, bolt stop pin, bolt stop spring, ejector, ejector spring, ejector pin, M16 extractor, integral 0.250 recoil lug, integral 20 MOA rail and firing pin. Short Action Features a .480" bolt face. 338. FFL required for purchase.

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Competitive Level Precision

Defiance won my choice for a Precision Rifle I could trust to make a super-relative quality rifle, that could perform both on the range and in the field. People often mention a product in terms of MOA but the reality is these are so precise that one cannot determine if any variations are from the rifle, the shooter/mounting , or ammunition, given one has eliminated environmental factors. Of the rifle components, the Deviant action unlikely to be the cause of variations. You will be better advised to look at the condition of your barrel, chassis and even trigger. Take care of your rifle and this action will perform to the limits of rest of the rifle and ammunition you provide. It's going to be tighter tolerance than your average 700 Rem action which does mean you need to keep it cleaner.

A truly beautiful high-end action

This action is a flawless work of art. When I opened the box I almost felt bad sending it in to be barreled. Every surface is beautifully polished with high tolerance dimensions. My finished rifle is a coated super high-end M40-style tactical .308 that shoots < 0.25". For this type of rifle, I couldn't imagine a better, smoother-running action than this one!

Great action

I have two defiance Deviant actions from Brownells, one short and one magnum. They are excellent. I built a 22" 6.5x47 Lapua on the short action and it shoots 1/4 moa. The action is tight and well made. You don't appreciate it until you spend a few hours behind it and then pick up a factory 700.