Luke Cuenco 10.05.22
Faxon Firearms has just dropped its latest offering in the firearms market with the introduction of its new OVERWATCH 8.6 BLK rifle. The new rifle chambered in the non-SAMMI Spec 8.6 BLK cartridge will initially be available in a 16-inch rifle configuration, but will eventually also be available in a pistol configuration with a shorter barrel. Independent research and load data has shown that 8.6 BLK performs well over a wide range of barrel lengths and is capable of dropping large game animals such as elk and mule deer at ranges in excess of 200 yards without issue.
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The New OVERWATCH 8.6 BLK Bolt Action Rifle from Faxon Firearms
OVERWATCH 8.6 BLK Specifications:
- Faxon 16″ 1:3 Twist 8.6 BLK barrel with thread protector, taper adapter and Remage style nut
- M18x1.5mm muzzle thread for use with any standard AI muzzle device or suppressor mount
- MDT LSS XL Gen 2 Chassis
- Faxon TAC 30 Action & Bolt by Stiller
- AICS Mag compatibility
- Timney Elite Hunter 510-V2 Trigger
- B5 precision folding stock
- B5 pistol grip
Weight and dimensions:
- Weight: 7.61 pounds
- Length: 35.375″
- Depth: 8″
- Width: 1.5″
It’s quite interesting to see a company release a firearm that’s chambered in a non-SAMMI cartridge offering, but personally, I’m all for it. The First Edition rifle is offered only in a 16″ model which will come standard with a 1:3 twist rate, M18x1.5mm threaded barrel and a load of other high end components like a Timney Elite Hunter trigger The new 8.6 BLK First Edition Bolt Action Rifle will cost $3,399.00 on the Faxon Firearms website, for more information you can visit https://faxonfirearms.com/. This rifle would work great for anyone who likes to handload cartridges and is looking for an ultra-quiet, high-end hunting or scout rifle.
Not content with just making barrels for the new 8.6 Blackout, Faxon Firearms recently launched the Overwatch series of rifles, looking to combine premium bolt-action rifle construction with the 8.6 Blackout caliber. Today we’re breaking down the two versions of the Overwatch Tactical.
The Overwatch is available in a more traditional style with the Overwatch Hunter, as well as two variants of frame builds in the Overwatch Tactical, in a 16″ gun barrel and 12″ gun barrel/brace.
Luke Cuenco
Luke is currently a full-time writer for TheFirearmBlog.com, OvertDefense.com, AllOutdoor.com and, of course, OutdoorHub.com. Luke is a competitive shooter, firearms enthusiast, reloader, outdoorsman, and generally interested in all things the great outdoors. Luke is also a certified private pilot and is currently pursuing his commercial pilot license in hopes of becoming a commercial pilot. Some of Luke’s other interests include all things aviation, aerospace, and military technology, as well as American Conservancy endeavors. Instagram: @ballisticaviation YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BallisticAviation thefirearmblog.com/blog/author/luke-c/overtdefense.com/author/luke-c/alloutdoor.com/author/lukec/
