2nd Altus not really the same but they built me a hunting rifle and buddies that have comp guns highly recommendedCheck with Altusshooting.com.
This is who I’ve used several times. I wouldn’t look any further.Bugholes can also accommodate your needs.
I have a few from bug holes. I only own hunting rifles.I’ve bought from Altus and everything from them has been great. They have done some gunsmithing work and the turn around was a few days.
Bugholes is well regarded by all means though their focus is more on competition barrels and less on hunting.
Before defiance when completely upside down I heard that the majority of their actions were getting sold through Altus or Bugholes.
The issue is I have a stock already that is inletted for standard XM length.I know you don’t want to do the whole gunsmith thing but here is a steal on an action and just have it sent to UM and they will put an ace barrel on it for you which they have it stock. I am pretty sure the xm+ is a true medium action compared to remmington.SOLD/EXPIRED - Defiance Anti-x XM+
Defiance Anti-X XM+ with full nitride, magnum bolt face, faceted bolt shroud and hollow tear drop bolt handle. Had a barrel mounted but never fired. It is excellent condition. $1275 shippedwww.longrangehunting.com
The Classic isn’t made in XM length. And it’s my understanding the new Classic is a replacement to the Tenacity, not the Anti.Call pucker factor rifles dot com in WY and see if they have any defiance classics (anti with pinned lug). Guaranteed headspace and just over $900 last I saw. They can probably screw a barrel on for you.