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How is everyone’s bolt lift? I was able to spend some time with my rifle today and cycled the bolt about 300 times, lift doesn’t seem to be getting any lighter. I may try some grease on the mating surfaces and see what happens.
Roughly what serial number is your rifle? In the 100s?Has yours been back to Q at all for the bolt lift?
I emailed a question about replacing the top rail screws (my early Fix had a screw that barely touched the barrel) and they actually gave me a label to send the rifle back. Their communication was pretty poor, but essentially they added that they wanted the rifle back to fix the heavy bolt lift that it would likely have. I could tell that mine probably had the heavy lift, but I was just going to shoot it a bit to see if it improved before talking to them, but since they issued a label I just went with it.
I got it back last week and the bolt lift definitely feels improved, so that might be worth exploring for you.
Roughly what serial number is your rifle? In the 100s?
I’m in the 290’s it should be up to date.
Sorry for the noob question, but do you guys do any kind of break in on these barrels, or is that not as much of a thing as it used to be?
Not to jump on with additional “noob” question, but would you recommend using a copper cleaner, or just a regular ole Hoppes bore cleaner.Just shoot it and clean it when you get home the first few times. After that leave it alone till groups open up.
Not to jump on with additional “noob” question, but would you recommend using a copper cleaner, or just a regular ole Hoppes bore cleaner.
Had a long discussion with a friend who was adamantly pushing for me to do a barrel break-in, but since I’ve put 160ish rounds through it. I didn’t see the point. All I ever do is run a bore snake with some hoppes bore cleaner.
Not to jump on with additional “noob” question, but would you recommend using a copper cleaner, or just a regular ole Hoppes bore cleaner.
Had a long discussion with a friend who was adamantly pushing for me to do a barrel break-in, but since I’ve put 160ish rounds through it. I didn’t see the point. All I ever do is run a bore snake with some hoppes bore cleaner.
I have Fix on order, but won't receive it till late this year. I have a few questions about the Cherry Bomb muzzle device. Unfortunately, I live in a state that won't allow me to leverage it as a silencer mount.....so:
Question: What does a stock standard Fix ship with? I vaguely remember it being stated it came with Pic rail section and the barrel nut wrench. Is that right? Or is that just the special pre-order ones?
Mine came with two rail sections, two magazines, and a trifolded sheet of crate paper that serves as an owners manual.
Sorry for the noob question, but do you guys do any kind of break in on these barrels, or is that not as much of a thing as it used to be?
If you have a Bartlein/Tooley barrel no break in is required. What you are "breaking in" in a quality precision barrel is the throat. Freebore and lead angle. Not the bore. I have a proprietary treatment I do to every barrel that leaves the shop to eliminate the need for a break in period.
All that's needed is clean, very light coat of oil for the first shot on any clean dry barrel. Then shoot it.
can you expand on very light coat of oil. Any particular brand? Application method?If you have a Bartlein/Tooley barrel no break in is required. What you are "breaking in" in a quality precision barrel is the throat. Freebore and lead angle. Not the bore. I have a proprietary treatment I do to every barrel that leaves the shop to eliminate the need for a break in period.
All that's needed is clean, very light coat of oil for the first shot on any clean dry barrel. Then shoot it.
can you expand on very light coat of oil. Any particular brand? Application method?
Thanks
I just shortened a 6.5CM barrel for a guy. Figure a 2 ozs. reduction in weight per inch.
That is some insane fast service! Thanks Dave. You are top notch.
new video on their 8.6 creedmoor Fix
I don't have any 338 suppressor support and don't think I would have any interest in this at all. I'm surprised at the massive fire balls out the end of the suppressor too. Usually you don't see much of that..The fact that I already have a TB .338ba makes this very appealing to me. How ever I don’t think I’d be standing in line to get set up for .338 just for this one purpose.
Still loving the rifle, I see no reason this couldn't replace all of my bolt action rifles!
I was looking at this rifle. That is a pretty bold statement. I mean, it looks like it has a place, a niche, but replace all rifles?
I was looking at this rifle. That is a pretty bold statement. I mean, it looks like it has a place, a niche, but replace all rifles?
I stand by what I said that for ME iit could replace all of my BOLT ACTION rifles, and I would add the caveat of centerfire to that.
Browning X Bolt Western Hunter 6.5 Creedmoor- The Fix is about a pound heavier, but the folding stock helps with ease of carry. I see no reason that the Fix could not replace that gun.
Pierce actioned 308 win w/XLR evolution chassis- The Fix is several pounds lighter and has similar accuracy. The Fix would not be as good for PRS because the recoil management challenges in comparison, but I also don't shoot F-Class or PRS to win, its for fun. For PRS I could see some instances where having a complete rig at less than 9 pounds would be beneficial, and also some where it would be less beneficial.
Remington 700 308 Win 16.5" in MDT LSS chassis- I built this as a fun suppressor host that was really handy. The fix could easily replace this with a 308 Win 16" barrel swap, and would be considerably lighter and handier if the Bartlein 16" barrels become available again.
I have a huge stable of semi-auto gas guns that fill their own niches for life and liberty/recreational purposes that the fix would never replace. I also have a couple CZ 455's in 22 that I put hundreds if not thousands of rounds through a month.
The mag length restrictions are not an issue for me. In my experience and for my skill level, mag length SAAMI spec 6.5 Creedmoor hand loads are more than adequate of doing the job. The added benefit of mag compatibility with some of my 308 gas guns is a win in my book, and loads that performed well out of the Browning are performing well out of the Fix, so I dont have to worry about keeping loads for each gun segregated if I got in a pinch.
I know there are those out there who have bolt guns they love that the Fix could never replace, but for me its checking a lot of boxes for my current needs and I think there's something to be said for being very familiar with one rifle/scope.
I have to ask- how heavy is everyone’s bolt lift? Once I get the bolt open it’s smooth but opening it is not impressive. If I run it fast/aggressive it works, but it is noticeably heavier than tikka actions I’ve messed with, my buddy’s customs guns (obviously) and I’m pretty sure 700s (its been a while since I’ve messed with one. Should I send it back to Q? I’ve talked with them, and I’m over 200 rounds and still not impressed with the bolt ease/“smoothness”. What do you guys think? My two biggest concerns are
1- turn around time. I love shooting it, just not impressed with the bolf loft
2-looking like an idiot and then telling me it’s normal and to stop being a picky bitch
There is a QD attachment point built into the stock.I just purchased the q lock sling attachment. How are you guys that have swings attaching to the stock?
The chopped down 6.5 barrel shows up tomorrow along with a 200 round case of 6.5cm 143gr Eldx ammo. I'll post my findings when I get some rounds down range.
I’m looking forward to your thoughts on the shortened barrel. I don’t have one to get chopped down, but may have to get one made. A shortened barrel seems like a good option for hunting purposes.The chopped down 6.5 barrel shows up tomorrow along with a 200 round case of 6.5cm 143gr Eldx ammo. I'll post my findings when I get some rounds down range.
I am curious how hard these can be pushed in terms of pressure. Lightening up an 18in creed and still pushing 143s with velocity to have some range
I’m looking forward to your thoughts on the shortened barrel. I don’t have one to get chopped down, but may have to get one made. A shortened barrel seems like a good option for hunting purposes.
Will you just be testing out velocities, or see how it handles at different ranges?
I am curious how hard these can be pushed in terms of pressure. Lightening up an 18in creed and still pushing 143s with velocity to have some range