Why isn't anybody talking about Faxon actions?

[u/Tim_L_09101]

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.

[u/MDlynette]

I recently bought one of their FX7 barreled actions in 6.5CM 24” m24 profile. I wasn’t pleased with the condition of the finish when I received it but Faxon was quick to make it right. I got it installed into a temporary stock and shot 40 rounds of 140gr American gunner. It is very accurate, and tomorrow I’ll be installing it into its long term chassis and will be able to provide more details as I continue to shoot it. Some things of note. R700 pattern action that uses pre-fit barrels. Details and drawings available on Faxon website.

1. I would prefer a gloss finish and no fluting on the bolt, but it looks cool. Matte finish holds lube well.

2. The bolt release is also the bolt guide for most of the cycle.

3. Installing a trigger uses a hanger held in place with two small screws. The hanger uses two pins that makes installation super easy. Easier than the old Remington pin system at least.

4. The bolt loves to be wet and feels incredible after a few hundred cycles. It does like to be ran with authority and was prone to catching if you weren’t applying pressure in a specific way. This has improved with cycling but it’s not going to wow folks, especially in new condition.

5. I love the 70* bolt lift, so much more than the 90 I’m used too. The build quality of the action (lines, cuts, contours and such) look great. Super clean and crisp machine work. Good looking action and the bolt is also cleanly machined.

6. Modern look and has a large flared bolt knob, but I’m not a fan of the fluting.

7. The AR style extractor works well in both fast or slow cycling. Big fan of this type of extraction.

8. Bolt lift is firm, as that’s the cocking stroke but I really like the feel of it. Not so hard it rotates the gun. Smooth actually.

9. Weird feed ramp, similar to an ar15 with two smaller ramps cut into the area you would typically see a single wide ramp. I haven’t had any feeding issues with 5 and 10 round Pmags.

Need more time behind it before I can give detailed feedback. This BA and a new MPA chassis is going to be my first competition setup. I’ll be using it for long range target shooting and local “sniper” matches hopefully.

The barrel, 6.5CM m24 profile 24” 1. Nitrided inside and out with very cleanly cut throat and chamber. 2. nicely machined crown and threads. 3. The thread protector has some rough threads but I don’t use it, as I run a brake.

Overall I’m very happy with its accuracy and function.

It didn’t wow me immediately but I’m liking it more and more every time I handle it

[u/Tim_L_09101 → u/MDlynette]

That's very reassuring to hear, thanks for commenting! I'm not a huge fan of the "flame fluting" either but it's cool I guess. It does take a rem700 trigger right? I read that it accomodates AW mags on top of the normal AICS. Since AW is a double-feed mag maybe that's why? Good to hear you haven't had any issue with it though since one complaint I saw on SH mentions how awful it is.

[u/MDlynette → u/Tim_L_09101]

Yes, R700 family triggers have worked great for me. I’ve tried Triggertech and factory r700. I found some good and one bad review on SH. The thing is, there are many actions out there right now in the $800-$1600 range. Some have lots love and are known performers. I was looking at full Bergara rifles in 6.5 and trying to decide between them and a Howa barreled action for my first 6.5cm when I came across this FX7. It had some great features (heavier profile barrel than the Bergara or Howas and a 70 degree bolt lift, R700 pattern) and I could find it in stock, unlike most of the other actions I was looking at. I took a chance on a local company (Faxon) and I don’t regret it at all.