FAXON FX7 MATTE DLC BARRELED ACTION - 24" 6.5 CREEDMOOR M24 PROFILE

Build-Ready Precision Bolt Action

Faxon FX7 6.5 Creedmoor Barreled Action

24" M24 Profile  |  ArmorLube™ Matte DLC  |  SKU: FX700SA-308-01-7F1BC8N24N24Q

The Faxon FX7 6.5 Creedmoor barreled action is a complete, build-ready foundation for a precision rifle. This package includes the FX7 short action with bolt and a 24" 6.5 Creedmoor M24-profile barrel — already installed, headspaced, and verified in-house at Faxon before shipment. Add your preferred Remington® 700-pattern trigger, drop it into a compatible stock or chassis, and you’re ready to shoot.

$1,149.00  |  5/8x24 Muzzle Threads  |  AICS/AW Magazine Compatible  |  Faxon Lifetime Guarantee  |  Made in Cincinnati, Ohio

What Is the Faxon FX7 6.5 Creedmoor Barreled Action?

A barreled action is the core of a bolt-action rifle: the action (receiver), bolt, and barrel assembled together. The Faxon FX7 6.5 Creedmoor barreled action includes the FX7 short action, the complete FX7 bolt assembly, and a 24" 6.5 Creedmoor M24-profile barrel — all factory-assembled and headspaced before shipment. This is not a complete rifle; you will still need a trigger, stock or chassis, and magazine to complete your build.

The FX7 action is machined from 416 stainless steel and finished with ArmorLube™ Matte DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) — the mil-spec coating designated MIL-PRF-32711. The bolt is machined from 4340 carbon steel with the same ArmorLube™ treatment and features Faxon’s signature flame fluting, an M16-style extractor (S7 tool steel), a plunger-style ejector, and a 17-4 PH stainless steel firing pin heat-treated to H900 condition. The six-lug bolt design (two rings of three) provides a 70-degree throw for faster cycling and greater clearance under low-mounted optics.

The 24" barrel is machined from 416R stainless steel in the M24 contour — a heavy profile derived from the military M24 Sniper Weapon System that concentrates mass along the full barrel length for maximum rigidity and thermal stability during sustained fire. The bore is 5R button-rifled with a 1:8" twist rate (right-hand), then honed and lapped to a smooth finish. A 1:8 twist stabilizes the 130–147 grain match-grade bullets that make 6.5 Creedmoor a dominant precision cartridge. The barrel is finished with salt bath nitride for additional corrosion resistance and is magnetic particle inspected (MPI). Muzzle threads are 5/8x24 UNEF for common muzzle devices and suppressor mounts, with a recessed target crown.

Every FX7 receiver includes an integrated 20-MOA Picatinny rail and an integrated recoil lug. The FX7 barreled action is built on the Remington® 700 short-action footprint for compatibility with Rem 700 triggers (TriggerTech, Timney, Bix’n Andy), stocks and chassis (KRG, MDT, Magpul, XLR, Manners, McMillan), and AICS/AW pattern magazines.

What’s Included

Why Choose a 24" 6.5 Creedmoor M24 Profile?

The M24 is a heavy barrel contour derived from the military M24 Sniper Weapon System. It concentrates more material along the full barrel length than a standard or Gunner profile, providing greater rigidity and significantly better heat dissipation during extended shot strings. Where a lighter-contour barrel may shift point of impact as the barrel heats up, the M24 profile resists thermal drift and maintains consistent accuracy from a cold bore through sustained fire — making it the preferred choice for precision competition, long-range target shooting, and bench or prone applications where weight is secondary to repeatability.

At 24 inches, this barrel extracts maximum practical velocity from the 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge. The 6.5 CM reaches its velocity plateau near 24–26 inches, making this the ideal length for shooters who want every bit of ballistic performance without unnecessary barrel length. The 1:8" twist rate stabilizes the full range of match-grade 6.5mm projectiles from 120 to 147 grains — including popular choices like the 140-grain Hornady ELD Match, 147-grain Hornady ELD-M, and 130-grain Berger Hybrid Target. Combined with 5R rifling and a honed, lapped bore, the 24" M24-profile barrel is built for shooters who prioritize precision above all else.

FX7 Action Specifications

Barrel Specifications

Engineering Highlights

The FX7 action uses a 22-item bill of materials across the bolt assembly, receiver assembly, and barrel. Every component is inspected in-process per Faxon’s MBR (Manufacturing Build Record) protocol — from initial blank turning through bore drilling, reaming, honing, button rifling, OD profiling, chambering, threading, nitride coating, and final assembly. The barrel bore is inspected at multiple stages by air gage, profilometer, and borescope to verify bore diameter (.2575" ±.001"), rifling groove diameter (.2655" ±.001"), and surface finish (no tool marks, reamer marks, or gouges). The chamber is cut to 6.5 Creedmoor GO gage headspace (.883" +.0005/-.0010") and verified by borescope for alignment, groove condition, and crown finish before the barreled action is packaged.

During final assembly, the bolt interior is greased, firing pin travel is verified without spring, the ejector and extractor are confirmed for smooth function, the bolt handle is secured with red Loctite, and the firing pin screw is secured with blue Loctite. The action bore and bolt body are oiled, smooth operation is confirmed within the receiver, and the barrel is torqued to 65 ft-lbs with headspace verified. The completed barreled action passes a final multi-point inspection covering threads, headspace, crown, chamber, laser engraving, and overall cosmetics before packaging.

Dimensions & Weight

Remington® 700 Compatibility

Barrel Swap Capability

The FX7 platform is designed for user-serviceable barrel changes. If you want to swap to a different caliber or barrel length in the future, the FX7 accepts FX7 Prefit barrels (headspaced at the factory, thread directly onto the receiver — no gunsmith required), RemAge-style barrels, and profiled barrel blanks for custom gunsmith work. Faxon offers the FX7 Action Wrench for barrel installation and removal. Always follow proper installation procedures and verify headspace when changing barrels.

Frequently Asked Questions

Complete Your FX7 Rifle Build

Add a Rem 700 trigger, drop into your chassis or stock, and start shooting.