Q fix in 6.5 creedmoor, I expected better

first thoughts of my Q fix in 6.5 creedmoor
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[@billstanton4791]

It’s always great to hear honest reviews. Not total butt kissing and not totally bashing.

[@possum__puncher]

I appreciate it man

[@michaelhill6451]

This is just like my experience with Bergara, I got a B-14 HMR in 308 and, despite glowing reviews from people online, it is the biggest piece of junk I ever owned in my life. It shoots 1.2-1.5 MOA 5-shot groups with the factory premium ammo Bergara recommends. When I sent it back to Bergara to have it looked at, all they did was retorque the action screws (which were already torqued to their spec with a calibrated torque wrench before I sent it to them), fired a couple of 3-shot groups through it (one of which was 0.98 MOA), and sent it back to me without even telling me they were sending it. I was away on vacation and had to pay the courier to hold it. Needless to say, it still shoots just as poorly as before, and I won't be buying another one of their products. Meanwhile, I have a Tikka CTR that averages under 0.5 MOA for 5-shot groups with every bullet I've tried in it. Anyway, just like with your gun, I'm not going to hunt with it (I mean, it weighs as much as a boat anchor for a start) and I can't shoot matches with it because it shoots so poorly. I'm stuck with a $1,000+ paperweight.

[@southpaw1995]

i have the opposite experience with my HMR in 6.5 creedmoor. Started shooting hornady 140g eld match factory ammo and sub moa all day sometimes sub half. started handloading the middle of last year and it shoots half inch groups all day. ive never dealt with their customer support but wow im surprised they didnt offer to at least rebarrel the action.

[@michaelhill6451]

@@southpaw1995 Yeah, I think the problem is mainly with the 308 version of the HMR. Looking at reviews of the 308 version, I see similarly abysmal performance in most videos. I would get it rebarreled but it doesn't make any financial sense to spend over $500 (probably more like $600-$700) attempting to fix a $1,000 gun.

[@liamparker8563]

Depending on the suppressor, you may need to use one of their taper adapters. They use tapered muzzles, and if you don't have a tapered mount, or use a taper adapter, then it can cause accuracy issues. Just a quick thought, possibly cheaper than a new barrel.

[@possum__puncher]

I will try that this weekend and report back!

[@MrCashewkitty]

​@@possum__puncherthat's definitely recommended

[@AZArsenal]

I cannot relate to this. I shoot 1 MOA or less @100yds with my Q Fix 6.5 CM consistently with a stock barrel & a Diligent defense Enticer L suppressor on a cherry bomb. Factory Hornady Precision Hunter 143 ELD-X ammo.

[@jasonbright6294]

Q really supports their product so I would encourage you to reach out to their warranty department and show them this and send it in and it could just be that you got a bad barrel. They will look at it test it and fix it if it's not right

[@possum__puncher]

Oh I did. And they took it in and replaced the barrel and tuned up the trigger. And I got it back. And I’m making a follow up. Trying to word it nicely. I will say the customer service guy I communicated with was great.

[@jasonbright6294]

@@possum__puncher trying to word it nicely.... So... Still sucks? Interesting. A buddy of mine has a 308 version and it is accurate as hell

[@sfbeninati320]

Damn, my 6.5 fix got 3/4” groupings at 200yds with factory ELDX. I broke it in with around 250 rounds of some cheap S&B bulk ammo. I had issues with inconsistencies until I realized I have to be more steady with the rifle because it’s so light. If I don’t load my weight on the rifle enough I get fliers making 2”+ groups at 100yds.

[@possum__puncher]

I’m glad yours is working for ya!

[@stephenwade1551]

I have one myself, of course set up slightly differently but for the trigger I found with use and dry fire on mine the trigger did smooth itself out some and get a little cleaner. I did run into the same accuracy issues with the factory barrel, which I decided to swap my barrel out for a proof, like you I had the gripes and groans of throwing more money at it but it made it way more accurate and acceptable. Hope you find the same on your Fix T&E journey!

[@possum__puncher]

Hell yeah that’s the plan. Appreciate the comment brother

[@fltmed]

@stephenwade1551 How did it do after you got the Proof barrel? I just ordered a Fix in 6 ARC that comes with the Proof barrel already installed. I also will be shooting it thru a Q Trash Panda that I already have.

[@stephenwade1551]

@@fltmed it’s definitely better than the factory barrel. Back in the day the Fix used to come from factory with Bartlein barrels for the same price. Would have been great if that were still the case.

[@fltmed]

@@stephenwade1551 Thank you for the reply. Can't wait to get mine in. Also waiting for a 12" Fix in 8.6 blk to be blessed by the ATF....

[@SabertoothDefenseSystems]

Thanks for the honesty about the accuracy. That seems to be what most that have actually tried grouping different loads out of this gun have said: The accuracy is not acceptable for the price paid. And for $3200 I’d also expect more. Shame too, cuz it’s a good looking gun with some neat features. I don’t mean to be that guy, but my Ruger American Predator in .308 with 168gr GMM consistently groups at .75 - .9” groups… so I’d be pissed after spending that much and getting that kind of accuracy. It’s not bad accuracy.. but not reflective of $3200🥴 Good overview!

[@possum__puncher]

Agreed on all points!

[@The_Professional_Hobbiest]

Great video! its crazy how when you spend your own money on things you have different expectations for performance. just noting because when a "reviewer" gets one for free their like "its great," and when you buy it yourself not so much.

[@possum__puncher]

This…. This….. this man gets it!!

[@alexcampbell3743]

I like it for what it is, not heavy not inexpensive not cheaply made… if it fits your bill it’s great, but too many people want it to be something else. I get the expensive argument

[@possum__puncher]

I just wish it shot better. At the end of the day, it’s a rifle that costs more than a custom action gun and doesn’t shoot out of the box. But I’m sure after I dump some cash in this thing I’ll get it right where I want it.

[@alexcampbell3743]

@@possum__puncher I feel you, for what we spent it should be undoubtedly more accurate.

[@Enostactical]

Glad you been honest

[@possum__puncher]

Thank you bro!

[@christaylor77723]

Keeping it real, love it

[@thenimblegorilla107]

Good review. I appreciate your opinion on the pro’s and con’s. However, what would you recommend buying instead, that is compact/lightweight and at a similar or lower price point? If there are no better options I may be stuck throwing out $3200 for the Q.

[@possum__puncher]

Mack bros lightweight action, mdt hunter stock, proof barrel

[@roscoep1082]

I have the 6mm arc minifix and its completely different than my 22" 6.5. It actually is light and compact, accurate and doesnt jump around.1100 yards was easy shooting with 105s

[@possum__puncher]

Bro that’s a freaking setup! Genuinely would be the one to have. I can tell you my update on mine alot of people won’t like but the 6arc with proof is money. The boys at tag firearms got me wanting one bad!

[@Brayden-P]

Spot on.

[@possum__puncher]

Thank you sir

[@stephenlopez5497]

Good overview. Thank you

[@possum__puncher]

Appreciate it !

[@Cruzinhb714pjf]

I had the same issue. Bought their thunder chicken, re zero and shooting sub moa.

[@brennonsmart7241]

My 11.5” mini fix in 5.56 is a blast, we share the same opinion on almost everything, that’s why I plan on swapping a proof 6arc barrel / bolt. Same headache of buying a hype gun and turning around to put money in it.

[@possum__puncher]

6 arc fix could be very rad!!

[@ReynaR713]

In my honest opinion, the owners OK they’re mostly known for the 300 blackout I own the honey batter. It’s the best gun ever but other than that I don’t know, but there’s other guns. I think there’s better stuff out there for the price.

[@Will-Mc09]

Oof that’s too bad. With both my 16” .308 bartlein barrel and 22”’6.5 Proof, the only time it’s not subMOA is the occasional white box. My only issue has been it doesn’t like 20rd magpul mags.

[@coal_tactical]

dont own anything from them but a lot of people seem to think kevin the q owner is an a hole and he does come across as one but some of their stuff is very cool, hope you can get your rifle right.

[@possum__puncher]

Appreciate it man, that’s the plan!

[@HBCuatro]

Sorry for your loss

[@possum__puncher]

Me too

[@Michaeldpress14]

I noticed that’s not a Q silencer . Are you running a square shoulder taper adapter ?

[@possum__puncher]

@@Michaeldpress14 we tried with and without. I’ve accepted I need to do an in depth follow up. lol it’s gonna be 🌶️

[@Michaeldpress14]

@@possum__puncher I’d be curious to see how it groups without the silencer

[@patricksantos361]

Looks decent.

[@Dan-rd9pq]

Did you submit a warranty claim, maybe something is just off with that barrel?

[@possum__puncher]

Not yet. Tbh I haven’t really considered it but after I order another barrel from another company, I may try and warranty this one to see if they have better stock at the HQ

[@michaelficarro2591]

Good review, the best thing to come out of Q is the Plan B muzzle threads......Brittingham is a weirdo.......

[@possum__puncher]

😂

[@kevinbrittingham6774]

How so?

[@possum__puncher]

@@kevinbrittingham6774 it doesn’t shoot under 1 moa with 6 factory loads or 2 hand loads. I feel like it should right?

[@kevinbrittingham6774]

@@possum__puncher arca is stupid

[@geraldgonzalez5360]

Great review brother, have you tried your own loads? I reload let me know if I can help. I reload 308, 6.5CM 300 WM and much more.

[@possum__puncher]

Yes sir I tried a couple loads and it wasn’t a fan of them either lol

[@bruiserindustriesllc]

Yo comment for algorithm

[@niivlac]

Al gore rhythm

[@possum__puncher]

You be my algorithm

[@Runningmancs]

Good review, in the future I think you may want to use a microphone as the sound was a bit low.

[@possum__puncher]

Copy that!

[@maxrobbins2233]

Wouldn’t it be that 65 just doesn’t do that well out of a 16 inch barrel?

[@possum__puncher]

It’s certainly not the ideal barrel length but that’s due to recoil and speed. The accuracy is the design and barrel. They shoot for pretty well with proof and bartlien. It’s the product from the factory that seems to be the issue.

[@OMGFADS]

I'm having the same issue with mine. 16" 6.5cm. Only thing is mine was worse, it was doing like 3-4MOA @ 100yd. Sent it back to Q about a month ago, haven't heard back. I think the shit accuracy problem is specific to the 6.5CM, I had a Q Mini Fix in 300BLK and that thing was consistently 1-1.5MOA even with Wolf steel case.

[@possum__puncher]

Yeah unfortunately this seems more and more common from the messages I’m getting.

[@OMGFADS]

@@possum__puncher I'm assuming you got warranty work done to yours? How long was the turnaround time and did they actually fix anything? I'm really not trying to dump another grand on a proof barrel just to make it perform how it should have from the start.

[@possum__puncher]

@@OMGFADS I did, came back in like 30-45 days I’ll go over it in the next video

[@hustonlaclair1391]

Have you contacted Q about the accuracy issues?

[@possum__puncher]

Indeed they had it and sent it back… debating on the video I’m about to post. It’s not fantastic. But the customer service was good

[@BossHugo84]

Q cert is the same shit that the G rail that was made for the H&K 416

[@notahandler]

Do have any more thoughts updates on your rifle?

[@possum__puncher]

Oh boy do I!!!😂🤣

[@notahandler]

Are you happier with it or still unimpressed?

[@possum__puncher]

@@notahandler I will do an update. I ended up sending back to warranty the barrel and trigger and the replaced both, but…

[@klajoye481]

I just wrote a big ass thing out and deleted it because I’m going to catch shit haha- but I like mine 🤷🏻‍♂️ has its flaws 1000% but keep shooting it, let us know what you change!

[@possum__puncher]

Hell yeah man! I can wait to like mine! 😂

[@klajoye481]

@@possum__puncher 😂🤦🏻‍♂️ shit, sorry man. I had one do the first runs with a b/t barrel and have gone to proofs, since. It definitely needed some tweaking and getting used to, but yeah I use it for everything! Hope you get it worked out.

[@keithshelley717]

Loved the video and thanks for the update 🤘🏻

[@possum__puncher]

Absolutely that’s for watching

[@evanfuller6538]

Lets see the video...how far was that target? Not my experience with it at all

[@possum__puncher]

Follow up coming. Was sent in. The replaced barrel and trigger. Results were unexpected

[@JKCullens]

Imagine that a Q product being ass and not worth the coin.

[@user-oh5wm6me3z]

Tacuache 🤜 #1

[@possum__puncher]

Hell yeah!

[@tacdriver22mk2]

Thanks for the review, only real one I've ever seen

[@possum__puncher]

This means a lot. Thank you

[@SiVisPacem_ParaBellum]

Because it aligns with your opinion doesn’t make it the “only real one”. 😂Reviews are opinion based, there is no right or wrong.

[@fuzzyreticle]

I don’t own one but I have used my friends multiple times and I am not impressed considering the $ they cost. Don’t get me wrong it’s accurate for sure but I wouldn’t buy one. Also his was very fussy with magazines.

[@michaelhill6451]

It's called the "fix" because that's what you'll have to do if you want it to shoot worth a damn.

[@possum__puncher]

😂

[@TrekTracks74]

$3200 for a gun only deer gun? My old Remmington 700 and now Browning X bolt have done just fine for 5 decades (.50”) groups. It’s not like deer hand out compliments!

[@mexicangator]

Got a Tikka T3x CTR put in an MDT chassis but stock barrel sub moa; Q sucks

[@derekgibson8987]

Yeahhhhhh you definitely shouldn't have to dump more money into that. 3200? Crazy

[@possum__puncher]

Agreed

[@cl3826]

I know you don't want to drop more money on that thing but you can get an mlok handguard

[@possum__puncher]

Yeah it’s already gone lol

[@sgulden6276]

The main Q guy really seems douchey.

[@possum__puncher]

Seems that people love or hate him for sure

[@roscoep1082]

got you talking about him tho

[@patriotfromthenoket6141]

Good honest non bias fan boy review. Thank you!

[@possum__puncher]

That’s always the plan!

[@HazardousRob]

For $3200 you could've just built a rifle of your liking.

[@possum__puncher]

I agree 100 percent but I wanted to see what the hype was about, now I’m gonna try and make it how it should have came in the first place.

[@HazardousRob]

@@possum__puncher eh, shouldnt have to do that. Gonna spend another $700-$1000 to rebarrel it. Could've had a nicer action, nicer chassis, and a nicer barrel from the get go.

[@EmpTy-kf2rq]

Yo, where are the patches for the 1st 1k subscribers? 😀

[@possum__puncher]

I’m trying to find out. Tbh. lol Hong Kong is hard to get ahold of

[@southpaw1995]

wow completely lost me with those groups. 3200 will get you a defiance barreled action with money to spare lol. theres absolutely no shot i would keep a 3200 dollar gun that shoots like that

[@possum__puncher]

It’s depressing for sure

[@southpaw1995]

@@possum__puncher it makes for good content though lol.

[@dragonusmc0311]

Good one Subbed 👍

[@possum__puncher]

Let’s go!!!

[@bedlamguitar86]

Does what it’s supposed to do…

[@Triggertarzan]

Sad Kevin brags about building the best shit yet a waypoint 2020 for half the price smoked that thing. Q has never impressed me with their designs and the ball chompers who buy his gear still suck his ass even after they shoot shit groups and lose matches. Thanks for your honesty sucks you have to add more money to a supposedly perfect rifle.

[@possum__puncher]

Solid summary of my current feelings

[@BroosDager]

Excellent review, subbed.

[@PPSChadwick]

I feel the same way about mine.

[@kevinbrittingham6774]

The other triggers you mentioned aren’t drop safe at the weight.

[@possum__puncher]

My timenys, trigger techs, and others seem to be fine in my other bolt guns. But hey you designed it not me. For the sake of the argument, Can the trigger be made lighter? Or swapped?

[@DAP-1776]

Q should’ve kept trash in the naming of this model rifle considering it’s ability to group; much like their silencer line: Trash Panda.

[@possum__puncher]

😂

[@Way2Evl]

We need an update! Throw a tuner brake on it and those groups will tighten up. But then you would be $3450 into the gun 😞

[@scottybeck100]

The fix was designed for 86 blackout, not creedmoor. You will like your tools better if you use them as they were DESIGNED.

[@fnxtugboat3541]

....The fix wasnt designed for 8.6 lol. The fix was designed for backpack hunters

[@coltonriggan4072]

The SIG Cross got this rifle beat by a long shot…..

[@Nuttyaf_]

Wow… dumb comment. You do you 👍🏼

[@kevinbrittingham6774]

You are wrong about Q-Sert. Everything you said about it is incorrect.

[@possum__puncher]

I’d love to correct it. The claim is it’s lighter and stronger right? Also, Can you fix my barrel?

[@kevinbrittingham6774]

It is lighter than mlok. It’s stronger than mlok. 2 oz. lighter. Q-Sert is over 900 pounds of pull per connection point. That’s more than double mlok. It’s proven even in kit badger videos you reference. I can shoot and improve your barrel. Have you contacted customer service?

[@possum__puncher]

@@kevinbrittingham6774I have not but I will tomorrow morning! I appreciate you taking a look at it.

[@brandongriffin2930]

Better off with a sig cross for less than half the cost 😂

[@possum__puncher]

I’d agree but I hear they are a coin toss on if you get a good one or not.

[@kurtissmith4555]

to be honest I think the Q’s look like shit 😂😂

[@possum__puncher]

I think it has a certain sleekness but definitely very different

[@kurtissmith4555]

U ever checked out the MDT ACC ? or master piece arms MATRIX or MATRIX pro ?

[@possum__puncher]

@@kurtissmith4555 I have an MPA but I’d love to grab the mdt for sure