Q The Fix

Q is based in Dover, New Hampshire, and The Fix is its lightweight bolt-action rifle. The design philosophy is everything you need and nothing you don't, and the rifle is built for hunting and competition shooters who want something light and compact.

The action is one of the more interesting parts. The Fix uses a 45-degree bolt throw instead of the usual 90 degrees, and the bolt shroud rides on rails for fast, smooth cycling. That short throw keeps the bolt clear of a scope and lets you run it quickly.

The receiver is one-piece aluminum, and the barrels are quick-change, so you can swap calibers with minimal tools. Caliber options include .308, 6.5 Creedmoor and 8.6 Blackout, and Q sells extra barrels on their own. The muzzle is tapered and pairs with Q's Cherry Bomb muzzle device, which gives a repeatable mount for a suppressor.

The stock folds to the side for transport, and it adjusts for length of pull and cheek comb height and position. Q uses its Q-Sert system to attach the handguard, with stainless steel inserts and a direct screw-in design rather than a friction fit.

The controls will feel familiar to anyone who shoots an AR. The safety selector, pistol grip and magazine release all sit in AR-style positions.

If you want a light, modern bolt gun that folds, swaps calibers and handles like an AR, The Fix is one of the more original rifles on the market.