Defiance Machine Classic Barreled Action — Shaw 6.5 PRC, 416R Stainless, HBar Contour
The Defiance Machine Classic paired with a Shaw 6.5 PRC barrel is a precision barreled action built for the hunter or long-range shooter who demands a proven foundation without compromise. Defiance Machine has built their reputation producing actions trusted in competition, field, and professional use — and the Classic brings that same quality into an accessible price point without cutting corners on materials or tolerances. Drop it into your chassis or stock of choice, add a trigger, and you have a match-ready 6.5 PRC build ready for the range or the mountains. Available in 20", 21", and 22" barrel lengths.
Defiance Machine Classic Action
The Classic action is machined from pre-hardened aircraft-certified 416 stainless steel receiver stock, with full-length lug ways cut via wire EDM for consistently smooth bolt travel and precise bolt-to-receiver engagement. The bolt is machined from pre-hardened aircraft-certified 4340 chrome moly steel with recessed bolt lugs for a slick cycling feel, a Mini-16 extractor for positive, reliable extraction under all conditions, and a plunger ejector for consistent case ejection. Receiver barrel threads are 1.0625" x 16 TPI — the Remington 700 thread diameter and pitch — giving you the broadest possible compatibility with aftermarket components, stocks, chassis, triggers, and bottom metal. Primary extraction geometry is engineered to significantly increase initial case extraction force, making for smooth, effortless cycling even with hot loads. The action features guaranteed headspace. For 6.5 PRC, the action is configured with a .550" magnum bolt face and medium (Remington short action) length, accommodating the 6.5 PRC's cartridge geometry with full SAAMI-spec throat dimensions. Complete action weight is approximately 20.2 oz in medium configuration. Available in right or left hand, and in your choice of natural stainless or black nitride finish.
Shaw 6.5 PRC Barrel — 416R Stainless, HBar Contour
Shaw Barrels has been producing precision rifle barrels in their Pennsylvania facility since 1950. Their 6.5 PRC offerings are cut to SAAMI specifications from 416R stainless steel rod stock and finished with a bead blast matte surface that resists corrosion and eliminates glare in the field. The HBar contour provides excellent rigidity for consistent accuracy during extended shooting sessions — thick enough to resist heat-induced point-of-impact shift without adding unnecessary weight to the package. Shaw offers the 6.5 PRC with a 1-8" twist rate, which stabilizes the full spectrum of 6.5mm projectiles from 120-grain hunting bullets through the high-BC 143, 147, and 156-grain ELD and hybrid class bullets that have made the 6.5 PRC a standout long-range performer. The muzzle is threaded 5/8-24 for standard muzzle devices, brakes, and suppressors.
What's Included
- Defiance Machine Classic action — 416 SS receiver, 4340 CM bolt, Mini-16 extractor, plunger ejector
- Shaw 6.5 PRC barrel — 416R stainless, HBar contour, 1-8" twist, bead blast matte finish
- Barrel installed, headspaced, chambered, and crowned using precision CNC equipment
- 20 MOA Mil Spec 1913 Picatinny scope mount — 7075 aluminum, 8-40 screws, hardened recoil pins (1.6 oz)
- Pinned hardened 416 SS recoil lug (.253", 1.2 oz)
- 5/8-24 threaded muzzle with thread protector
- Available: 20", 21", or 22" barrel length
- Available: Right or left hand
- Available: Stainless or black nitride finish
