Faxon Firearms, FX7 DLC Barreled Action, 12.0" Medium Sporter Barrel, 8.6 Blackout

FAXON FX7 MATTE DLC BARRELED ACTION - 12" 8.6 BLACKOUT MEDIUM SPORTER PROFILE

The Ultimate Foundation for a Modern 8.6 Blackout Bolt Rifle.

Designed, machined, assembled, and headspaced in-house, the Faxon FX7 12" 8.6 Blackout Barreled Action delivers uncompromising precision, durability, and suppressor-ready performance. Proudly made in the USA, this turnkey barreled action is engineered for shooters who demand repeatable accuracy, reliability with heavy subsonic projectiles, and compatibility with the most popular short-action components on the market.

Built around the Faxon FX7 short action and paired with a precision 5R-rifled 8.6 BLK barrel, this configuration is ideal for compact suppressed hunting rifles, tactical bolt guns, and hard-use field builds. Each FX7 barreled action ships fully assembled with the bolt installed and headspace verified at our Cincinnati, Ohio facility—so you can focus on finishing your build, not fitting parts.

FX7 ACTION SPECIFICATIONS

• Integrated 20-MOA Picatinny rail for long-range optic mounting
• Integrated recoil lug for consistent bedding and repeatability
• 70-degree bolt lift for fast, smooth cycling under optics
• 6-lug bolt (2 rows of 3) for strength and reduced lift
• 416 stainless steel action body
• 4340 carbon steel bolt with Faxon flame fluting
• ArmorLube™ DLC coating for extreme wear resistance and low glare
• M16-style extractor and plunger ejector
• Straight, interchangeable bolt handle
• Compatible with Remington® 700 short-action stocks and chassis
• Compatible with Remington® 700 pattern triggers
• Accepts AICS and AW pattern magazines

8.6 BLACKOUT BARREL SPECIFICATIONS

• Caliber: 8.6 Blackout
• Length: 12"
• Twist Rate: 1:3
• Profile: Medium Sporter
• Material: 416-R stainless steel
• Rifling: 5R button rifled, honed and lapped
• Finish: Salt Bath Nitride
• Muzzle Threads: M18x1.5 RH with tapered shoulder (adapter included)
• Recessed target crown
• Magnetic Particle Inspected

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

• Overall Length: 19.5"
• Width: 1.75"
• Height: 2.25" (rail to recoil lug)
• Weight: 4.28 lbs

Important Fitment Note: Some stocks may require minor inletting to accommodate the FX7 trigger hanger.