Description
Q set out to reinvent the bolt gun from the ground up, and The Fix is the result. Instead of bolting a barreled action into a chassis, Q machines a one-piece receiver that cuts weight without giving up rigidity. This particular build wears a 16-inch Proof Research carbon fiber barrel with a 1:7 twist, pairing a match-grade stainless core with a carbon wrap that sheds pounds and sheds heat. The whole rifle comes in right around 6.4 pounds, which is remarkable for a 6.5 Creedmoor that shoots this flat.
What Sets The Fix Apart From a Standard Bolt Gun
If you've run an AR, The Fix will feel familiar fast. It uses AR-style controls, an ambidextrous 45-degree safety, and a 45-degree short throw bolt handle that clears big ocular lenses and keeps your cycling quick. It feeds from widely available SR-25 pattern magazines, so topping off is cheap and easy. The two-stage match trigger breaks clean and predictable, and the whole package is built to behave more like a modern precision platform than a traditional hunting rifle.
Carbon Barrel and Suppressor-Ready Muzzle on The Fix
The Proof Research carbon barrel is the headliner here. That carbon wrap dissipates heat better than steel of the same contour, which helps hold point of impact through longer strings. Up front, the 5/8-24 threaded muzzle uses Q's tapered shoulder, so the included Cherry Bomb brake and most suppressors thread on without timing headaches.
Packs Down Small, Reaches Out Far
The fully adjustable folding stock lets you dial length of pull and cheek height, then fold the rifle down to about 25.9 inches for truck boxes, packs, and tight storage. Open it back up to roughly 35 to 36.6 inches and you've got a stable precision shooter. The free-float Q-SERT handguard and full-length M1913 top rail give you plenty of room to mount optics, bags, and accessories. With a 1:7 twist stabilizing heavy 6.5 Creedmoor match and hunting bullets, this is a rig that's as happy ringing steel at distance as it is in a deer stand.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Q LLC
- Model: The Fix
- Manufacturer Part Number: FIX-6.5-16IN-GRY-CPROOF
- UPC: 810152961667
- Action: Bolt Action
- Caliber: 6.5mm Creedmoor
- Barrel Length: 16"
- Barrel: Proof Research Carbon Fiber, Lightweight Profile
- Twist Rate: 1:7
- Muzzle Threads: 5/8-24 with Tapered Shoulder
- Muzzle Device: Cherry Bomb Muzzle Brake
- Trigger: 2-Stage Match
- Magazine: SR-25 Compatible
- Stock: Fully Adjustable Folding Stock
- Weight: Approx. 6.4 lbs
- Overall Length: 25.9" folded / 35.1"-36.6" open
What’s Included
- Q The Fix bolt-action rifle with 16" Proof Research carbon fiber barrel
- Cherry Bomb muzzle brake
- One SR-25 pattern magazine
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Q The Fix a bolt action or semi-automatic?
The Fix is a bolt-action rifle, even though it borrows plenty from the AR world. It uses AR-style controls, an ambidextrous 45-degree safety, and a 45-degree short throw bolt handle for fast cycling. It's designed to feel modern and modular while still running a manually operated bolt.
What magazines does The Fix use?
The Fix feeds from widely available SR-25 pattern magazines, which keeps feeding options affordable and easy to find. That's a big plus compared to proprietary bolt-gun mags that can be hard to source. A 10-round magazine ships with the rifle.
Is the barrel threaded for a suppressor or brake?
Yes. The 16-inch Proof Research carbon barrel comes with 5/8-24 threads and Q's tapered shoulder, so the included Cherry Bomb brake and most 6.5 suppressors thread on without needing shims or timing. The tapered design makes swapping muzzle devices quick and repeatable.
Can you swap barrels on The Fix?
The Fix is built around a modular barrel system, and Proof Research offers pre-fit carbon barrels in several calibers and lengths specifically for this platform. Each pre-fit barrel arrives chambered with its own barrel extension, which makes caliber changes straightforward. That modularity is one of the rifle's biggest draws for shooters who like to tinker.





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