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What is AI?cool gun but 3500 is nearing into AI territory and the two aren’t even in the same universe. I am AI for lyfe now
Correct. Worth every pennyWhat is AI?
Accuracy International by chance?
Agreed, but the Fix isn't competing in the AI space imo.Correct. Worth every penny
This is what I was thinking. If a dude is cross shopping an AI vs a Fix, that dude has no idea what he actually wants. Like comparing pickup trucks and compact cars.Unless AI makes a 6-lb hunting rifle or Q makes a 15lb tactical rifle they’ve both still got a place even at the same price.
I don't know why people bash the gun. We should be happy to see innovation, and options. The Fix is a huge improvement on the Scout Rifle concept - it knocks it out of the park with weight, overall size, mag options. Doesn't mean it is for everyone, or even most folks. Q isn't the biggest company, I don't think they need to sell this to every shooter to be successful. The ergos are a pretty big departure from most rifles, but that is what it takes to get to that kind of overall weight and size without a pencil barrel. I'm a fan of Sig's cheapo version myself, because I don't have Q cash. I wish more companies were designing rifles from a blank state instead of starting with a Rem700 footprint.
An update on The Fix previously unmentioned is the bolt recall on what could be earlier serial #s that may have come out back when this thread started. Check the Q website for details.
This is what I find most people don't understand. it's not a PRS rifle.It’s a lightweight, adjustable, modular chassis style hunting rifle built up from scratch. It was made for utility and hunting in mind.
Use it for what it was intended and you will understand it.
As seen in The Fix thread. I was able to talk him into letting us send in barrels to have the extension installed.I feel everyone bitches about it for a few reasons.
1. Kevin…you either love him or hate him, no in between.
I only ever had 1 issue with and that was during the pre-order, I ordered the 308 and called to have a 6.5 barrel added. I was told they would call me and add it at it before shipping and I would pay for it then, still waiting on that call.3. Some people have complained about customer service, I have yet to encounter that issue at all, the last time I wrote with a question I ended up going back and forth with one of the ladies, and she was sweet as pie.
Shooting Surplus is your best bet with the best prices, have also used Bauer Precision when I can't find it at Shooting Surplus.4. Lack of parts support…I was able to order every accessory I wanted for my fix on the day I bought it from various online vendors..so I don’t understand that.
Us full size Fix guys re Are still waiting WSM that was stated from the beginning, I'm sure that was quickly thrown out and now we have 8.6 which might be a better option, for hand loaders currently.5. Caliber conversions take time…yes they do, they have been working on the 6 arc for a while now, my understanding is that they discovered a flaw in just providing a just new bolt and barrel for the cartridge at this time and are going to release full rifles in the caliber, before a conversion, that is unfortunate as those of us who have mini fix’s were hoping for a quick swap. That said I would rather not have it, than have one that fails on me when pulling up on a white tail.
My complaints about the rifle are few and not worth airing out. This rifle has performed very well for me, not giving it up ever. Because of The Fix I will no longer buy another rifle that is not switch barrel.Take all this for what you will, I love my mini fix..it feels like a toy, and is accurate as hell with 69 gr match. So I have no complaints, and it is exactly what I expected it to be.
That's kind of an insult to the 66, its true it shares the "barrel extension and not receiver is the pressure bearing component" but so do many other modern rifles. The other things that made the 66 revolutionary for it's day was really the barrel change mechanism (2 hex screws, no need for bedding, and if consistent torque is used a return to zero within 0.2mil) and the telescoping bolt. I don't think the 66 has ever really had a true successor, which is why I went out of my way to buy one.I don't really understand why people are saying that the SIG is a rip off version of it.
Sig's rifle has a more traditional bolt system. The Q Fix is a rip off of the Mauser 66 design.
I own both. The Fix is very nicely constructed, and a joy to carry. If you close your eyes and run the gun, it has the elegance and poise of a stapler.
The Cross is a far, far, nicer gun from a shooter’s perspective, and almost as nice to carry.
Recent samples of either are deficient in barrel quality. I couldn’t reach Tooley to save my life, but Craddock Precision was very happy to spin up a 400MODBB tube for my Cross. Really excellent package now.
“Better than a stapler” is probably a fair characterization.I think it's better than stapler. My only experience with The Cross is in a gun store, the handguard could bent to the barrel and the hinge for the butt stock was loose and clunky. I put it back on the shelf and walked away. I was thinking about getting one to compare them but no.
I had Tooley do me up 16" Bartlein 6CM barrel with the same profile as the original 308 barrel. It took almost a year, he was hard to get ahold of and the barrel came to me at 20". Because of the light profile I can't have it shortened to 16" like I originally wanted. He ended up charging for the blank and not the machine time.
I'm not a fan of the Fix, but I am a fan of the 8.6blk.
I rebarreled my Rem 700 to a 16" 8.6blk and am loving that rifle.
Yes, it weighs more than the Fix, but it cost a hell of a lot less, shoots sub moa, and just feels better in my hands.
Reloading for it is a bit of a challenge, but lots of fun.
“Better than a stapler” is probably a fair characterization.
As for the Cross - in my view, the handguard bending is fine, so long as it doesn’t contact the barrel. Don’t mount optics or lasers to it. I hear the newer ARCA-integrated rail is an upgrade.
I’m happy with my hinge and think it’s the finest sample of a folder I’ve encountered. Maybe try some others.
Sounds like we had very similar experiences with Tooley communication. I think one of my messages was something like “hi sir, I’d like to give you some money, please call me back”.
Sorry forgot to hit reply.What part of the reloading is challenging? I'm looking at going to 8.6 and probably getting a short chop for
86 blk is more based off a gt case than it is a creed. Walls and shoulder position are near the same. You be able to straight neck up, fireform, and probably neck turn. Bit since Alpha is making brass for 8.6 all this work if pointless.To accurate okie.....
Components are expensive. There are only a few companies making ammo right now.
Initially, starting out loading only solid copper bullets for supers and subs.
Converting 6.5 creedmoor brass (Hornady works best) is a bit of trial and error, but once you have it figured out, it's a breeze.
Other than that, it's pretty much the same as any other cartridge except it's NOT SAAMI speced yet so mo "official" numbers to go by.
Start low on loads and work up. Loads you might think are OK will be bad jiu jiu in some guns.
I loaded 32gr 1680 for 225gr CX bullet and it blew primers and locked my bolt up. Others on the web had said that was a "good load".
As with all reloading, it's a challenge but it's fun to do.