Action is nicely machined, I got the matte finish. It's really a good looking action. One nice little feature is the indexing mark on the front for barrels if a guy wanted to have indexing lines to match up. Compared to my Terminus Zeus I think the bolt lift is a but stiffer for those that don't like that. It may get a little better as it gets some of course. The trigger hanger doesn't interfere with my XLR Envy. I have a trigger tech diamond that I put in it that is set a about 4-6 ounces and could not get it to slam fire by running the bolt hard and fast, so that's a good thing there. My terminus barrels headspace correctly but line up a quarter turn off from the Zeus, the ejection side markings on my barrels land at 12 o'clock on the Faxon. Here's the part that people will find the biggest draw back I think, this action does not have raceways on it like all the actions I have had. The bolt is guided by the bolt stop and the grove in the side of the bolt as seen in the picture. This is what guides it almost all the way until the lugs enter the front portion of the action. The bolt cocking piece also guides it once it reaches the rear of the receiver which is why there is a slight flare where the cocking piece enters. I noticed that if don't hold upward pressure on the bolt handle it hangs up slightly while running the bolt closed. If I use just a little upward pressure while closing the bolt it runs pretty smooth.
Overall the Faxon is pretty nice especially for the money I think, but it will take a little getting used running the bolt without the raceways the full length of the receiver to guide it like most actions. If any one has any specific questions about anything I didn't think of or notice go ahead ask away and I'll answer as best I can.
. I'm glad to finally see an FX7 in the wild and look forward to hearing you report back. Thank you
