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Defiance Machine

Defiance Machine RUCKUS Tactical Short Action

$1,545.00 - $1,645.00
12 reviews Write a Review

Created with the discerning competitor in mind, the Defiance Ruckus Tactical has an Integral 1913 Mil spec (picatinny) scope base and recoil lug. Defiance's most rigid receiver, a real workhorse. Like everything Defiance Machine manufacturers, the RUCKUS is built to exacting tolerances and excels at accurately engaging long-range targets. Manufactured in Columbia Falls, Montana, the Defiance RUCKUS is built to exceed all expectations. 

Specifications

  • Receiver made of pre-hardened aircraft certified 416 Stainless steel
  • One piece bolt machined in one operation enabling guaranteed headspace tolerance of +/-.001″
  • Receiver barrel threads are 1.0625” X 16 T.P.I. (Rem. 700 thread dia. And pitch)
  • 0 or 20 MOA integral scope mount, narrowed in the center to allow top loading of BDL style magazines and remove weight while maintaining rigidity.  One slot in the rear and four in the front
  • Integral recoil lug
  • Works with hinged floorplates, detachable magazines or single shots
  • Short length (Rem. SA) offered with AW magazine cut
  • Actions available in:
    • Short Action (Rem. SA)
    • Medium (Industry Standard Medium, previously named XM Plus)
    • Long (Rem. LA)
  • Average configuration weighs 30 – 32 oz. depending on length

Manufacturing

  • All material pre-hardened prior to machining to prevent changing tolerances during heat treat.
  • Receiver machined from one piece of pre-hardened 416SS.
  • Wire EDM-cut, full-length lug ways result in smooth bolt operation.
  • One-piece bolt made of pre-hardened aircraft-certified 4340 chrome moly machined in one operation enabling headspace tolerance guarantee of +/-.001″
  • Primary extraction design significantly increases initial extraction and ensures smooth bolt cycling.
  • Bolt face diameters available for all standard and wildcat cartridges.
  • Extractors are M-16 type.
  • Designed for hinged floorplates, as well as detachable magazines and single shots.
  • Multiple magazine well cuts available for all of today’s popular magazine types including detachable boxes or single shot.
  • Standard footprint for ease of stock selection and off-the-shelf custom fit.

The Defiance Guarantee

Defiance wants all of thier customers to be 100% satisfied with the quality of their product. Within 30 days after receiving your action, if you don’t like it, they'll change it, swap it, or refund your money. No questions asked. They’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 Defiance will replace it with an similar action or provide a refund of the purchase price.

 

*This item must be shipped to your local licensed FFL dealer. Please email a copy of your dealer's FFL info to info@altusshooting.com

 

 

 

 

12 Reviews

  • 5
    Best ever!

    Posted by Ernie on Jan 21st 2024

    I love it! I’ve had absolutely zero problems. Smooth as glass. No regrets and worth every penny.

  • 5
    Stainless Ruckus Tactical

    Posted by Mahziar Fereydani on Aug 30th 2023

    I own 3 Ruckus Tactical and I can tell you once you shoot this action you can’t go back, silky smooth and so consistent.

  • 5
    Defiance ruckus action with proof barrel

    Posted by Glenn on Jul 13th 2023

    working with Josh was fast and easy. Built a Defiance ruckus action with pre-fit proof barrel in 223 , Just back from range 1st 25rounds of federal match factory ammo did 1/4 -1/3 moa @100yards. Great build ,Thanks for the great service Josh

  • 5
    Silky Smooth

    Posted by Bart R on May 13th 2023

    This is the 4th Defiance action for me from Altus. This one is the stainless SA 308 bolt face. The action is super smooth like it’s on ball bearings! I had Josh and Altus spin up a 28” 1.25” Bartlein Barrel for in 6BR. All I can say is WOW! The action not only beautiful in appearance, but in function as well! Josh and team at Altus always make buying from them a super awesome experience! Thanks guys!

  • 5
    Super smooth action!

    Posted by Bart Rice on Aug 27th 2022

    I love the attention to details and the finish is super nice on both the receiver and the bolt! Excellent craftsmanship and very robust! Looking forward to getting one in Nitride next.

  • 5
    Defiance SA Action

    Posted by Jason on May 20th 2022

    Action feels great , smooth and looks good too. Quality is obvious and i cant wait to spin on my barrel !!!

  • 5
    TOP TIER QUALITY

    Posted by Matt Vanzant on Mar 21st 2022

    I purchased this action a couple of weeks ago. This is my first Defiance action. I also have an Impact 737r and Bighorn TL3. This Rcukus is right on par with them, maybe even runs just a tad smoother. All three are TOP quality and can't be beat. Buy this action with confidence from Altus. I ordered a "prefit shouldered" barrel from Hawk Hill without them even measuring the Ruckus, and it headspaced perfectly. You won't go wrong with this Ruckus, Impact, or Bighorn (Zermatt).

  • 5
    Defiance ruckus

    Posted by Steven springer on Jan 10th 2022

    Fit and finish are amazing, haven’t finished my build but it easy to cock with the long bolt knob and dlc finish is done perfect.. no buyers remorse.. love Altus!!

  • 5
    Ruckus SA Nitride, Std BF

    Posted by Chris on Dec 29th 2021

    Received the action 2 days from time of shipment. Was ahead of the projected date, which was a pleasant surprise. Bolt is silky smooth and timed very well from the box to my TT Diamond 2 Stage. The action is with my smith getting a barrel spun and dimensions recorded. While these actions are “guaranteed headspace” they do vary by a couple “thou”. I had the barrel from my other Defiance action spun on to check, and this one is about .002” longer. Not a complaint, but would have been amazing if they were within .001”. Buy with confidence, both from Altus and Defiance. I have needed to use Defiance CS in the past and had the repair performed and back in my hands (AL > MT > AL) in less than 72 hours from dropping it off at the parcel carrier. I challenge anyone to beat that kind of support.