The Fix from Q

[cleric]

Short stroking? really? You have to be kidding....I have never "short stroked" a bolt action in my life.

I'm sure YOUR fix feeds just fine but it's pretty obvious that this is not the case for some owners.

as an FYI cause I am not sure if you read all the posts in this thread, Some people were having some issues with short stroking. to Some people there was a bit more space between the end of the mag well and back of the stroke as compared to other rifles...


if possible I would try to find a local user and try to isolate issues. switch bolts and see what happens, switch barrels if possible, etc.

 

[Lupercal]

I never said it was the issue. I was only making a comment to check the obvious. Nothing surprises me any more. Mag well is out of spec by what standard? What is spec?

"tool" comment indeed

 

[Lupercal]

as an FYI cause I am not sure if you read all the posts in this thread, Some people were having some issues with short stroking. to Some people there was a bit more space between the end of the mag well and back of the stroke as compared to other rifles...


if possible I would try to find a local user and try to isolate issues. switch bolts and see what happens, switch barrels if possible, etc.

Yes could be worth doing a bolt swap to see what happens, but really Q should step up and aknowladge the feeding issues people are having and do something about it.

 

[TXGunner308]

"tool" comment indeed

Just another "sack" running is mouth via key board. Nothing to offer.

 

[Lupercal]

Just another "sack" running is mouth via key board. Nothing to offer.

haha you sound like you have an IQ of about 70, stop embarrassing yourself.

 

[TXGunner308]

haha you sound like you have an IQ of about 70, stop embarrassing yourself.

Look in the mirror fool!

 

[Lupercal]

Look in the mirror fool!

Getting upset there 70? you better go "short stroke" yourself to relieve the stress. haha what a derp.

 

[redneckbmxer24]

haha you sound like you have an IQ of about 70, stop embarrassing yourself.

So are you the helmet wearing kind of retard, or just the regular kind?

 

[Lupercal]

So are you the helmet wearing kind of retard, or just the regular kind?

Are you Texans gay lover or his spokesman...maybe both

 

[TXGunner308]

Getting upset there 70? you better go "short stroke" yourself to relieve the stress. haha what a derp.

Dude, go @uck yourself. There are people much smarter than me in this thread. I was only offering up a basic checking point and you turned it into a dick measuring contest. I could care less who you are or what you think.

 

[cleric]

Yes could be worth doing a bolt swap to see what happens, but really Q should step up and aknowladge the feeding issues people are having and do something about it.

I would tend to agree. But where you are I would try to understand the situation more. I have found mine doesnt like cheap metal mags. So far the pmag seems to work well for me. (Don’t have larue mags, would love to try them but ain’t spending that coin on them)

 

[Lupercal]

I hear you, I wish it ran with pmags. I have tried about 7 or 8 some well used some fresh out of the plastic but the result was the same. Going to try a bolt swap at my local dealer as he has a fix in stock and is willing to try it out.

 

[redneckbmxer24]

Try KAC mags. There's a guy in the PX that has some 20 rounders for $65 which is a deal. They run the best, both of my Fix's fed like butter with them.

 

[newguy2k3v2]

Wow. I was told they replaced the receiver in mine. Hopefully the issues will be in the past

 

[TipToeTango]

Anyone have q sling attachment? I put mine on today, screw stripped at slightest bit of tension. Any tips on getting it out? Figure I can find a replacement screw although the coloring/finish is different

 

[rockin randy]

Every time I check out this thread it’s a combo of guys cussing at each other and others complaining the gun not working right. Not sure what to think of this. Perhaps the gun has everyone angry and that’s what all the fuss is about.

What’s the fix?

 

[Painjob38]

I am new to reloading so just assume I know nothing but I have fix in 6.5 creed. Would anyone be willing to share their load data to give me some type of benchmark. also seems like my mag won’t allow me to reach the lands is that the case for everyone or am I measuring wrong?

 

[swage2712]

I am new to reloading so just assume I know nothing but I have fix in 6.5 creed. Would anyone be willing to share their load data to give me some type of benchmark. also seems like my mag won’t allow me to reach the lands is that the case for everyone or am I measuring wrong?

I have an older box of Hornady factory ammo. They used to print load data on the box to mimic factory ammo. They list 41.5 gr of H4350, Federal 210M primer. COAL 2.810". 2700 FPS out of a 24" barrel. Every rifle is different, but I think that's a safe starting point. Work up your load data from there.

 

[cleric]

I would check the reload depot on here. Only issue with oal is pmag length. I just load to mag length and go

 

[Eaglearcher20]

Wow. I was told they replaced the receiver in mine. Hopefully the issues will be in the past

keep me posted on how it works after you get it back and the overall turn around time.

 

[jt526]

Finally got my Proof cf 16.5“ 6.5 creedmore out a couple weeks ago. Fantastic, and makes the creedmore like the 16.5 308. Great handling. Just got to dump the 22” steel it came with. next outing shooting for groups.

 

[EliMcBee]

how is it grouping?

 

[Eaglearcher20]

Anyone know where to find a 22-24” Proof Carbon barrel for the Fix? Can’t seem to find them anywhere.

 

[EliMcBee]

With every one installing a 16" there should be plenty around.

 

[cleric]

Think you can get them through proof... not many people stocking them

 

[Eaglearcher20]

With every one installing a 16" there should be plenty around.

If anyone is looking for a 16” (less than 100rds) and wants to swap their 20”+ Proof Carbon Fiber send me a DM. I will toss in a few $ to even the deal.

 

[claytonm]

Every time I check out this thread it’s a combo of guys cussing at each other and others complaining the gun not working right. Not sure what to think of this. Perhaps the gun has everyone angry and that’s what all the fuss is about.

What’s the fix?

Everyone else is out shooting their rifles that are working fine and not on here complaining, would be my guess.

Mine has been running fine, though I wish I had an unlimited ammo budget, haha.

 

[claytonm]

Sorry for the question a little unrelated to the Fix here, but is there a way to automatically/programatically watch the PX for keywords "ie, auto search for "Fix barrel" or something)?

 

[MlimA]

Sorry for the question a little unrelated to the Fix here, but is there a way to automatically/programatically watch the PX for keywords "ie, auto search for "Fix barrel" or something)?

What are you looking for?

 

[Eaglearcher20]

What are you looking for?

probably a different barrel for The Fix. I know I am looking for the same. I’m looking for a longer barrel in the 20”+ range in 6.5CM. They seem to be very hard to find.

 

[Supersubes]

Anyone know where to find a 22-24” Proof Carbon barrel for the Fix? Can’t seem to find them anywhere.

What cartridge? I have a new in box Proof prefit in 6CM. Make you a crazy deal.

 

[claytonm]

Sorry guys, I didn't want to turn this into a buy/sell thing as I think that's pretty frowned on outside of the PX - was mostly looking for tips in my search, but thanks for the replies.

 

[NorTexShooter]

What cartridge? I have a new in box Proof prefit in 6CM. Make you a crazy deal.

$?

 

[newguy2k3v2]

keep me posted on how it works after you get it back and the overall turn around time.

They had it since 1/24. Shipped out back to my FFL on 2/27 and appears to be heading for the wrong address if tracking is correct...

 

[TXGunner308]

Why send it to your FFL? Isn't it factory repair? Can they not send it directly back to you?

 

[newguy2k3v2]

Why send it to your FFL? Isn't it factory repair? Can they not send it directly back to you?

New receiver, new serial number I'm sure.

 

[Eaglearcher20]

They had it since 1/24. Shipped out back to my FFL on 2/27 and appears to be heading for the wrong address if tracking is correct...

Hopefully it gets to you. Let us know once you get it, what they did to it and if it feeds reliably now (even if you run the bolt slow).

 

[jt526]

how is it grouping?

Better than I can shoot that’s for sure. I really like the lightweight and shorter length, but no doubt the 22” steel would add some stability, but I have bigger heavier guns if I want that kind of length. Super handy and the carbon fiber is just bad ass. Just waiting on replacing my full Nelson with a trash panda when the paperwork clears. Of course I may get a jumbo shrimp as well.

 

[cleric]

So I got a 308 barrel for my fix, mounted it but never shot it. Debating going back to the 22in creed...

not sure what to do

 

[newguy2k3v2]

Hopefully it gets to you. Let us know once you get it, what they did to it and if it feeds reliably now (even if you run the bolt slow).

They sent me the wrong tracking number. Picked it up today. Rezero'd just before dark.

Initial impression is that feeding is night and day different. Loaded a handful of rounds in a Larue mag and fed fine where they wouldn't even hit the feedramp before.

They installed the new cocking pieces to reduce bolt lift but I'm not sure I'm a fan of how easily the handle will lift now, cocked on a closed bolt. Having a round chambered should tighten it up but will have to check further.

New sn is 10xx so I guess I'm not a OG anymore.

 

[Supersubes]

So I got a 308 barrel for my fix, mounted it but never shot it. Debating going back to the 22in creed...

not sure what to do

Chop the 6.5 creed to 16”, done!

 

[MlimA]

I’ve had my fix for a while now and never had a problem. I recently swapped barrels from the 22” to the 16” 6.5cm. The new barrel is awesome, makes the gun feel the way it should and grouped great. After not shooting it for a few months I grabbed it out of the safe to cycle it and the bolt is insanely stiff. Like stuck stuff. I can cycle it but it feels like I’m about to break something. Has anyone experienced this? I don’t think it’s the new barrel because it was fine when I installed it and sighted in. I emailed Q to see what they think. The only explanation I can think of is being cold in the safe shrunk up some tight tolerances?? but that seems pretty crazy to me. Any help would be appreciated

 

[.30kal]

I’ve had my fix for a while now and never had a problem. I recently swapped barrels from the 22” to the 16” 6.5cm. The new barrel is awesome, makes the gun feel the way it should and grouped great. After not shooting it for a few months I grabbed it out of the safe to cycle it and the bolt is insanely stiff. Like stuck stuff. I can cycle it but it feels like I’m about to break something. Has anyone experienced this? I don’t think it’s the new barrel because it was fine when I installed it and sighted in. I emailed Q to see what they think. The only explanation I can think of is being cold in the safe shrunk up some tight tolerances?? but that seems pretty crazy to me. Any help would be appreciated

Did you re-lube it? Existing lube may have run out sitting in storage.

 

[MlimA]

Did you re-lube it? Existing lube may have run out sitting in storage.

That was the first thing I did, it had some residual but I put a bunch on and it had no affect on bolt manipulation.

 

[clark33]

Just outta curiosity, what kinda velocity are you guys getting with the 6.5 with a 16" barrel?

 

[MlimA]

Just outta curiosity, what kinda velocity are you guys getting with the 6.5 with a 16" barrel?

I haven’t chrono’d mine yet but I’m hoping to get a load @2550 ish with 143 eldx, might try to work up a load with the 127 lrx as well. Check out the shorty rifles thread, there’s a ton of load data on shorter guns 16-20”

 

[TheGerman]

Every time I check out this thread it’s a combo of guys cussing at each other and others complaining the gun not working right. Not sure what to think of this. Perhaps the gun has everyone angry and that’s what all the fuss is about.

What’s the fix?

lol on page 85.

 

[sodakhunter]

Just outta curiosity, what kinda velocity are you guys getting with the 6.5 with a 16" barrel?

Factory Hornady precision hunters

 

[sodakhunter]

 

[cleric]

I haven’t chrono’d mine yet but I’m hoping to get a load @2550 ish with 143 eldx, might try to work up a load with the 127 lrx as well. Check out the shorty rifles thread, there’s a ton of load data on shorter guns 16-20”

from my experience I would skip the 143. It doesn’t open up well. I would focus on the lighter bullets with a shorter barrel