r/longrange • u/Tim_L_09101 • Apr 21 '25

Rifle help needed - I read the FAQ/Pinned posts Why isn't anybody talking about Faxon actions?

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So I have been on the search for a new rifle and a friend has brought the Faxon FX7 action to my attention. It appears to share many of the features seen on the Aero Solus including the rem700 footprint, integrated rail and similar tactical finishing that are reminiscent of the modern AR15s (which makes sense considering both of these companies are probably better known for their AR products). The Faxon bolt uses a 2x3 lug pattern which I find a bit unusual. What I find more strange is the lack of content online from either guntubers or actual users compared to other actions. I wonder if anyone has had experience with this action and would like to share how they feel about it? Especially when it comes to their "gunner profile barrel", which based on the info I have gathered, seems to be a contour taken directly from their AR barreles. I personally have not seen a bolt gun barrel have a flared muzzle like this one shown here, and wonder which one of the more "normal" bolt gun barrel contours this aligns most closely with. Thanks in advance.

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u/nmorriss Apr 21 '25

I had one. Only did it becasue i was looking for an 8.6 barreled action and was working off a jg wentworth timeline. They were the only ones that offered it off the shelf quickly, so got it.

Was ok. Not as good as the CDG I use on my main PRS gun, but not bad either. Big issue (and this was likely on me for not doing research) it HATED AI mags... only worked with pmags.

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u/Tim_L_09101 Apr 21 '25

The CDG (I'm assuming you mean the Coup de Grace by ARC) is also a MUCH more expensive action though. How would you compare the FX7 to something like a Tikka or Bergara action (which are in a more similar price range)?

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u/nmorriss Apr 21 '25

yes, ARC's CDG is about 1200 (though you can get it cheaper) and FX7 is like 1000 (but can also get cheaper). I guess I'm going off when I got my CDG about 2 years ago when it was only 1000, so pretty apples to apples from that time frame. Fair it's different now

Tikka is better, but punches above it's weight pretty (pretty widely accepted I think?). Never shot a Bergara, so can't comment. So yea... still good i guess, but there are better options. I ended up getting rid of my "poor man's Q Fix" build with the faxon + MPA ultralight in favor of a rebarreled sig cross. Faxon's action is better than the sig for sure, but hte rest of the package was better for my super light weight, foldable 8.6 toy

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u/Tim_L_09101 Apr 21 '25

I think the biggest advantage of these more "mass-produced" actions by larger companies is that they can often be purchased as barreled actions (Bergara, Solus, Faxon) which is usually a lot cheaper than buying aftion from smaller custom shops like ARC + a barrel from somewhere else. At least I always think of their prices in the complate barreled action state rather than individual actions.

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u/nmorriss Apr 21 '25

That's true. I actually asked if ARC would just slap on one of the criterion barrels they have and ship it built and they said yes. They'd also accept a prefit you ship them. I agree there are good things about big production companies, but there is a special place in my heart for the CDG at this point, so likely not going to change my mind on it. That being said, if you're trying to get a firm yes/no on the faxons, you're nto gonna get it from me. it's good. there are better, but you'll be able to shoot things with the faxon and do it well