The Fix by Q, a VERY brief review with negatives

A very brief iPhone video round up of my shortened encounter with the Fix rifle which I found disappointing with excessive recoil for a 308 cartridge which I later tracked to being the "cherry bomb" brake, which vents forwards so without matching the paired suppressor, utterly pointless.
Sometimes If I want you to believe the highlights, I have to publish the lows!

[@mitchellf1122]

I feel like your complaining about the recoil of a 16” lightweight 308. Of course its going to kick. 🙄

[@Deuceblank]

Lil bit@h what he is. You can tell because the way he is and his accent.

[@CountryDocMD]

What a great and honest review. Probably the best review of The Fix That I have watched. I still like the rifle a lot, but I have it in 6.5 Creedmoor and it’s spot on accurate.

[@tofer5000]

Did the creedmoore have the same recoil management issues?

[@CountryDocMD]

@@tofer5000 The recoil to me is very minimal with the Jumbo Shrimp and Big Butt pad. Without these things it’s a relatively big punch. So, there is definitely a difference in shooting this lightweight weapon compared to “old school” stuff.

[@huntergallahair742]

They addressed the recoil issue by releasing the “Bug Butt” and I like it on my rifle. The cherry bomb is meant for as a suppressor host not a flash hider. Because it does in fact throw a big ball of flame out haha

[@chrisparkin431]

terrible rifle, I laugh at those who stand up for them and can't imagine the action lasting for long

[@SourPatchPuss]

I understand the cherry bomb just being an adapter for a suppressor, by why go out of the way to make it increase recoil?!?!

[@praharin]

@@SourPatchPuss they could decrease recoil more if the vents were angled back, but they don’t increase recoil.

[@bradarmstrong7467]

@@chrisparkin431 your an idiot. I can’t imagine you lasting very long. You need a new job. Your far to delicate to shoot.

[@bradh74]

I get sick of hearing about the "Ren and Stimpy" rifle myself! The guy that built it is laughing at the Boobs that buy that crap because they think up some ignorant name for it! Kevin wants to be the Steve Jobs of the gun world so he can give us all "wedgies" or tape your Butt cheeks together! You might as well campaign for Beavis and Butthead for President! I don't want to be ashamed for being an American anymore people! Or maybe I should start a company that gives you a Wedgie and titty twister with every purchase!

[@DrDIII]

It's so refreshing to see someone not afraid to be critical of anything Q makes. Clearly this is not an American reviewer.

[@downiemcsyndrome7583]

Well he does have a british accent

[@mj30wilson]

I love mine shoots 1 Moa all day long but I added the big butt and I do wish the came out with different bolt handles like they promised. They do have an extended version but a tac knob is what I am after.

[@lukewarm2075]

Clearly has only fired .22 before 308 hes very sensitive hate to see him with a 12 gauge

[@John1911]

Enlightening review. I hadn’t considered the recoil pad and the small turn-bolt. Regards, Marky

[@jmanorthen]

The bolt handle reminds me of my garden gate latch.

[@LeadMunitions]

😂

[@chrismckoy3533]

A good honest review, I was close to buying one of these, I'm glad I went with the CA MPR instead.

[@maj.kamper9314]

I have a mpr and was wondering how this stacks against the fix!

[@agile-heliuk1801]

Glad I found this review. As this is one of the rifles I was thinking about getting

[@IbanezRG570T]

I believe it was made to be a lightweight hunting option, for long outings and hikes, its minimalist and slim for that reason. I would say it’s certainly qualified for that role.

[@chrisparkin431]

It's not even lightweight, it's just horrible, so "boo hoo" to who owns one

[@grinchyface]

@@chrisparkin431 Wait what? It's at least 4 lbs lighter, and most of the time 6 lbs lighter than basically any other chassis rifle. Yes, 4lb rifles exist in the same calibers, but I am not sure they are in the same class of tool.

[@logant4217]

@@chrisparkin431 at 10:13 you said "it's quite a lightweight gun"

[@picklesthelittledog]

@@logant4217 He clearly only cares about shitting on it, even if it means contradicting himself.

[@nathankimbro4404]

Good review thanks.

[@Oysteims]

What's the point of reviewing this as if it was a big heavy precision benchrest rifle, and mounting a scope that weighs more than the rifle itself? Seems like the kind of rifle that you would put a 1-4x lpvo/red-dot, a big muzzle brake and be able to carry for long treks in the wood/mountains or running around in an IPSC Manual Action match as an alternative to the pump-action rifles everyone seems to use.

[@eddiemoore7314]

I was truly set to buy one and all I know is you saved me a bunch of money. It was the honesty of your review that put the "right" things in perspective, thank you very much for that. And here's a thing too, this rifle has been out for what, 4 years now ? plenty of time to have rooted out shortcomings and to have made the improvements. That aspect alone and looking at things from that angle makes an even deeper statement about the company that to me is more disturbing than the issues with the rifle itself. I'll be looking back toward the Sig Cross for half the money so again thanks !

[@n0p3e]

Again, the cross is not in the same league as this if light weight and long range accuracy is the most important factors. ... There is no real issues with the fix as it is, the bolt handle is great, although not big and fat it's still faster than normal bolt actions.

[@johnsullivan8673]

@@n0p3e my Q the fix has consistent light primer strikes on m80c service ammo.

[@1AbominAble1]

Just the review that I needed, thank you.

[@chrisparkin431]

Glad I could help

[@chrispeat9621]

Everything you said can be overcome with training, use and other mods they have. The cherry bomb is there really for moderator use, other brakes available will dampen recoil, the BiG Butt pad will mitigate recoil, the whole concept is for a lightweight optimised bolt action AR platform for hunting, PRS more so than bench shooting, also is much more manageable in 6.5creedmopr recoil wise etc with a longer barrel also - you’re the only reviewer Yank or otherwise that has done nothing but poo poo it from the start that says a lot. Every rifle has is flaws but this once you understand it is a great bit of kit

[@chrisparkin431]

No, I stand by every word, sorry if you have to own one😂

[@tofer5000]

Your “honest” review and another demonstration I watched (where 6’3 240lb man flinched) told me everything. .308 caliber is “marginally” considered “low recoil” caliber (~14.5 lb/ft) round. And that doesn’t take into account the weapon design. I turned away from this amazingly crafted and beautiful rifle because the lightweight design compromises that practical application for which it is intended. Shots will be much harder Recoil will be incredible to manage You guys saved me $3.4K (minimum). Cheers!

[@CountryDocMD]

I agree it’s a very good review. But I have grown to like shooting it. It’s cool… super light. And with a suppressor and better pad it really is much more enjoyable to shoot. I think this is a gun you have to enjoy for what it is.

[@ShooterSD72]

This was never intended to be a bench rest rifle. It’s light weight because it meant to be hauled around unforgiving terrain. But heavy guns are much more enjoyable to shoot at a sit down range.

[@michaelhudson7861]

Good to know

[@StachiBCNR33]

A „Fix“ for a Problem that doesn‘t exist.

[@DrDIII]

This ⬆⬆⬆

[@joewentz7839]

I'll pass on this boltie. Probably looked good in the design phase.

[@se7en301st]

What scope mount is that?

[@chrisparkin431]

No idea, i sent the gun back without a full review

[@se7en301st]

@@chrisparkin431 Thank you for responding, my search for them must continue

[@canadian3gunner844]

Seems like a ‘fix’ to a non existent problem

[@praharin]

Rifle chassis is heavy. Problem solved.

[@bearsendproductions1843]

What is your recommendation for a light wieght precision rifle in 308 modular design like this Thanks for the review

[@fluxy-b]

F1 Firearms

[@bobbaird812]

So, put you down for a maybe then,......😎

[@marks4471]

I'll take my Aero Precision build with 20" ballistic advantage barrel over that Q

[@AutopilotAndChill]

Why do people try to compare their budget firearms to ones of superior build quality with better fit and finish. Aero doesn’t compare to Q, Daniel Defense, HK, FN, Knights, LMT or any other high end firearms. Compare it to a PSA, Anderson, Remington and other cheaper guns…

[@marks4471]

@@AutopilotAndChill Ha! You don’t need to spend a ridiculous amount of money for an accurate rifle, unless you’re a crappy shot!

[@leiferikson1278]

Erick Castro how is Q superior? Tons of deficiencies slip through QC and the fix doesn't shoot ammo with hard primers. This was "deliberately" part of Q's design, I have the emails to prove it. I say this as someone who owns a fix and SW. The A700 will stomp the fix into the dirt.

[@Worcestershire321]

A case of form over function unfortunately. I really like the look of it actually, but no good if the function isn’t there.

[@chrisparkin431]

MD123 absolutely!

[@chuboiandrew]

You have valid points.. but I don't think you understand the purpose. Being very light it'll kick harder. You're not a noobie to shooting so I don't need to say that. I agree on the 45 degree bolt. Does take more leverage. They should come with the longer lever and also the big butt pad. The cherry bomb does shoot fireballs but doesn't shine well as a brake but just as a host

[@CountryDocMD]

You can get a longer lever. But once you get familiar with this rifle, it gets more and more enjoyable.

[@garyothen7566]

I've shot a few 16-1/2" barrel in 308 they all handle horrible Dump the muzzle break ..That needs a in keeping with the rifle a stumpy stainless ASE Utra SL5i moderator they transform the handing of any short barrelled 30cal ...

[@mikekranendonk7676]

Do KZbin videos get a "view" if I quit watching after two minutes?

[@chrisparkin431]

That's longer than I would want to own one for

[@mikekranendonk7676]

@@chrisparkin431 I get it, you feel pretty strongly about this one.

[@mikekranendonk7676]

I watched the rest of your video and started to get a sense of your frustration. A light-ish 308 with a tiny buttpad and a muzzle device like that would be unpleasant. It begs for a suppressor. I still find it interesting, but if I thought I needed a lightweight rifle like this, I'd find a used Steyr scout rifle.

[@Chris-cw3mp]

It looks so much like the Sig Cross Rifle, i think they've got hold of one of these and hopefully made it better?????

[@mitchellrittner8567]

Sig copied the fix they seen how nice this gun is and made there version

[@agentoranj5858]

@@mitchellrittner8567 Shows that in spite of any teething issues, Q really were on to something.

[@kenblake9600]

Well its 2021 and ALL SIG Cross rifles are being re-called for mis-firing or delayed firing

[@AutopilotAndChill]

Sig guns are garbage. 3 recalls in recent memory. The drop safety Sig 320 handgun, Sig cross trigger issues, and the Sig mcx/mpx.

[@Truthloveliberty]

Painful recoil that sounds a bit exaggerated but thanks for the review nonetheless

[@chrisparkin431]

I shot hundered of different rifles every year of all sorts of calibres and cartidge sizes, this was just distasteful recoil wise with a tiny recoil pad

[@Truthloveliberty]

@@chrisparkin431 Sounds like a better way to put it distasteful. Go shoot a bunch of rounds out of a lee enfield with the factory butt plate lol (granted there are much harder hitting rifles than 303) but meh

[@chrisparkin431]

@@Truthloveliberty i have shot loads with enfields and mausers

[@Truthloveliberty]

@@chrisparkin431 There’s no way in hell this gun is worse to shoot than a factory lee Enfield with no butt pad lol

[@foxtales4809]

I like your honesty Chris. Watching this review I can see your utter frustration with this rifle .

[@chrisparkin431]

Fox Tales thank you, I hope that honesty reflects on all the rifles I am positive over because there are a lot of great rifles out there

[@lukewarm2075]

Wow your review is very different to most reviews, maybe if you werent recoil sensitive it would have been different.

[@chrisparkin431]

Thats because mine is honest and I shoot a LOT of different guns to compare and contrast. Sorry if you bought one, they are overpriced and awful

[@byronbranch4645]

@@chrisparkin431 You ever shot anything in a JAE700 Chassis? I built a 308 and used that and its recoil management was substantial. Felt like shooting a 22 even though I was slinging 308s down range. It also weighed 25lbs though ha

[@chrisparkin431]

@@byronbranch4645 no, not heard of that one but have shot hundreds of 308's of variable weight and design and this was a real stand out example of a bad design.

[@byronbranch4645]

@@chrisparkin431 gotcha. Yea jae is now owned by MDT. I think they are keeping the chassis but changing some things. I don't own any q products.

[@chrisparkin431]

@@byronbranch4645 you aren't missing out there😉

[@sixpest]

Rust on a 4 thousand dollar gun.

[@chrisparkin431]

watch the review, there is an overall opinion

[@mrblakeiscool11]

maybe you should shoot 22 so you don't hurt yourself

[@chrisparkin431]

I hope you own one of these

[@mrblakeiscool11]

@@chrisparkin431 I do and I don't complain about a sub 7 lbs. gun having recoil its purpose built

[@chrisparkin431]

@@mrblakeiscool11 one of the worst guns I have ever reviewed for many reasons, I'm glad you enjoy it

[@mrblakeiscool11]

@@chrisparkin431 you must’ve not reviewed very many guns probably because your country isn’t free have fun living oppressed

[@Pew_pewchronicles]

I had an opportunity to shoot my friends 6.5 Creedmoor I was not impressed I experienced bidding from the bolt the handle was way too small. I hope the sig sauer cross bolt is better than that

[@shealarson2635]

Um. Recoil? There is no recoil, if any it’s very little. Looked fairly smooth to feed to me, as fast as you were reloading it didn’t seem to have any issues. Try a 30.06 with just a wood stock, and not little rubber bumper on the end.

[@FC2ESWS]

The price is ridiculous. You could get a Tikka Tac A1 for half the price and would shoot just as good if not better.

[@mrtdiver]

T3x TACT A1 - 11.2 lbs. The FIX by Q - 6.4 lbs

[@D_st25]

I have two fix and one mini fix. They do not have that much recoil. My teenage scrawny kid can shoot them without complaining. We do shoot suppressed like you are supposed to. Maybe you should get a gym membership and build up some muscle to take on the recoil.

[@chrisparkin431]

Im very sorry for you

[@Stark21293]

Every single “negative” seems like a real nitpick……

[@chrisparkin431]

You moan when you get honest reviews, please don't say you own one😂

[@lllllREDACTEDlllll]

They make a bigger but pad, They make a larger charging handle, the muzzle brake is meant for the suppressor and it uses freakin SR-25 mags... I will agree that the corrosion is somewhat concerning. MSRP is also $3300 US or 2435 in pounds... I don't know man, I guess you review whats in front of you but with 10 min of "research" this wouldn't come off as lazy. Do better my man.

[@chrisparkin431]

I'm sure you enjoy owning one😉

[@csanc1985]

Sorry man, sounds like you just didnt know what you were buying. This is a hiking or ovelanding rifle. The review was pretty useless.

[@chrisparkin431]

I think it’s a great example of lemmings being bewildered by marketing

[@csanc1985]

You're most certainly entitled to your opinion. Just for context, I bought this rifle for a 12 day hunt through the mountains. Saved quite a bit of weight on top of an already 20 kilo pack. This rifle is about compromise, and it excels in that area. I'm an American so out of the 50 or so guns I own, this one fills a very particular need. I can see where your opinion comes from but I think it's misplaced.

[@alfredknubble1958]

Q is overpriced garbagio.

[@barryschwingel8563]

He voted for Biden.

[@chrisparkin431]

Who did?

[@hyperborean_warlock]

this guy is British mate

[@paybacksabitchFMJM]

LOL you’re being a baby. The Fix is an amazing platform.

[@clearly_2967]

It’s the answer to a problem that doesn’t exist.

[@shizl73]

Have one.gun is great..recoil less than mosin ...your review no good.

[@auto3119]

I’m really debating on buying this gun, is it worth the money or no?

[@bobvaughan3082]

Lets go Brandon..

[@dabassassin7109]

Put a cab on it world of difference