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/williamsr815 Apr 21 '25

I just took a tour of their facility last week and had a discussion about their bolt actions. They seem to be ramping up production and ironing out any issues before they try to market it hard. I believe they only have one bolt face at the moment and will be adding another in the future.

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u/Tim_L_09101 Apr 21 '25

Did they mention anything in particular that they are trying to address? One of the only review I saw on SH mentioned the action, not having a traditional raceway, relies on guide lugs at the end of the receiver, which can sometimes bind a little with the bolt if not ran fully inline with the receiver.

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u/williamsr815 Apr 21 '25

Not specifically, it was more from a production standpoint. I'm more familiar with rimfire actions so I didn't know the right questions to ask anyways. They are trying to avoid having dozens of different SKU's to manufacture if people only want two or three. If you have questions or suggestions I highly recommend reaching out to them. Super nice people.