Defiance and pre-fit BBL's

[jimbires]

I got this in an Email , and thought it was worth passing along . there seems to be growing talk with pre-fit BBL's . I thought this might help someone make their mind up ,, on what action to buy .

Planning a new build and want the option to run Ruckus pre-fit barrels? Good news: most Defiance actions are ready for pre-fits right out of the box. These actions are pre-fit compatible:​

Ruckus anTi anTi X Renegade Classic​ Ti Ti X Rebel 3 Position Deviant Comp Misfit ​

Every action on this list comes standard with a recessed bolt nose, which is what makes it pre-fit ready. The only exception is if you specifically order a non-recessed bolt nose. If pre-fits are in your plans, just stick with the standard. Not built for pre-fits The Deviant CRF, Outcast, and Elite aren’t pre-fit compatible. They’re great actions, but if pre-fits are part of your plan, choose from the list above. Already own a Deviant or Classic? Deviant: If your serial number starts with D3 (built 2026 or later), you’re good. Classic: Look for .253 engraved on the bottom of the recoil lug. Why you can count on it We hold headspace to +/-.001" across our actions, so a pre-fit made for one fits the others. As always, have a qualified gunsmith do the final fit and check headspace with gauges. Questions? Call us at 406.756.2727 or email sales@defiancemachine.com. We’re here Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mountain Time. Have your serial number handy and we’ll confirm your action for you. ​

 

[Blkram]

Pros and cons of going to a prefit barrel?
Never really looked into it...

 

[jimbires]

Pros and cons of going to a prefit barrel?
Never really looked into it...

the prefit BBL is chambered , and threaded , to just screw on the action it's machined for . be checked with a set of go / no go gauges , and shoot it . no gun smith needed . you would need a BBL vise , action wrench , and a set of GO / NO GO gauges . I'm not sure if the action wrench is always included with the Defiance actions , but not long ago they were . might have been a promotion .

I guess the CONS would be ; maybe buying a BBL that doesn't check out with the GO / NO GO gauges . not being able to buy a prefit in the chambering you're wanting .

 

[RL338]

Pros and cons of going to a prefit barrel?
Never really looked into it...

I have 2 Shilen prefits on Wby Vanguard actions and they are exceptional. They are chambered in 224 Wby and 375 Wby. I have several post on here with their results.
For the price Shilen sells them for it’s hard not to look into them if your comfortable in swapping out barrels yourself.

 

[Blkram]

Thanks for info gents!
Was kind of my thought, but needed to confirm with someone with more knowledge.

I have always had thee gunsmith do the work for me, as I appreciate their knowledge and skill, and as I do not have it, I am willing to pay others who do, to perform this work for me.
I'm an operator first. While I do have some mechanical skill and aptitude, I know enough to be dangerous, but not enough to be confident that I will do it right until trained hands-on by someone who is skilled in it. And then I would need the additional tools and space to be able to perform the work myself. (I do have a friend who is set up for this.)
Will this happen?
Who knows; maybe once I retire??? (But that is still some years away.)