Description
Most bolt-action rifles are still riding on a design from the middle of the last century. The Fix is not one of them. Q started with a clean sheet and built a one-piece receiver that skips the chassis entirely, which is a big part of why this 6.5 Creedmoor version stays so light for what it does. Add a folding, fully adjustable stock and you get a rifle that tucks down small enough for a pack or a truck safe, then deploys into a legitimate long-range tool in seconds.
What Makes The Fix Different
The bolt is where you feel the difference first. Instead of the usual 90 degree lift, The Fix runs a 45 degree short-throw handle that clears low-mounted optics and cycles fast enough to keep you on target for follow-up shots. The two-stage match trigger breaks clean out of the box, and plenty of owners who normally swap triggers on day one end up leaving this one alone. Controls follow the AR pattern, so the safety and magazine release land right where your thumb and trigger finger expect them. It feeds from SR-25 pattern magazines, which means affordable mags are everywhere, and one 10-rounder ships with the rifle.
A 16 Inch 6.5 Creedmoor That Earns Its Keep
The stainless steel barrel runs a 1:7 twist that stabilizes the heavy, high-BC bullets 6.5 Creedmoor is known for, and owners report sub-MOA groups with quality match and hunting loads. The muzzle is threaded 5/8×24 with a tapered shoulder and comes capped with Q's Cherry Bomb brake, which tames recoil on its own and serves as a quick mount for Q suppressors. Up top, a full-length M1913 Picatinny rail gives you all the real estate you need for a scope and accessories, while the free-floating Q-Sert handguard keeps pressure off the barrel. Whether it rides in a hunting pack, behind the seat, or on the bench at your local precision match, The Fix covers a lot of ground with one rifle.
Key Specifications
- Model: The Fix
- Manufacturer: Q LLC
- MPN: FIX-6.5-16IN-GRY
- UPC: 850000857551
- Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor
- Action: Bolt Action, 45 Degree Short-Throw Bolt
- Barrel Length: 16 in, Stainless Steel, Lightweight Profile
- Twist Rate: 1:7
- Muzzle Thread: 5/8×24, Tapered Muzzle
- Muzzle Device: Q Cherry Bomb Muzzle Brake
- Trigger: Two-Stage Match
- Capacity: 10+1, SR-25 Magazine Compatible
- Stock: Folding, Fully Adjustable
- Handguard: Free-Floating Q-Sert
- Optics Mounting: Full-Length M1913 Picatinny Top Rail
- Color: Gray
What’s Included
- Q The Fix bolt-action rifle
- One 10-round SR-25 pattern magazine
- Cherry Bomb muzzle brake (installed)
Frequently Asked Questions
What magazines does the Q Fix use?
The Fix feeds from SR-25 pattern magazines, the same style used by many .308 AR platforms. That means mags from Magpul and other major makers will run in it, and they are easy to find and reasonably priced. One 10-round magazine comes in the box.
Is the Q Fix 6.5 Creedmoor suppressor ready?
Yes. The 16 inch stainless barrel is threaded 5/8×24 with a tapered muzzle, and the included Cherry Bomb brake doubles as a quick-attach mount for Q suppressors like the Thunder Chicken. If you run a different brand of can, the standard thread pitch keeps your options open.
How accurate is The Fix with a 16 inch barrel?
The 1:7 twist stainless barrel handles heavy 140-143 grain match and hunting bullets well, and owners consistently report sub-MOA groups with quality factory ammo. The two-stage match trigger and free-floated handguard do a lot of the heavy lifting there. For a rifle this light and compact, it punches well above its size at distance.
How compact does The Fix get with the stock folded?
With the side-folding stock closed, the 16 inch 6.5 Creedmoor version shrinks to roughly 26 inches overall. That is short enough to fit in most backpacks, cases, and tight safe spaces. The hinge locks up solid when deployed, so you are not trading stability for portability.




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