Carbon Rival

[yogibearmech]

Just wondering if anyone else here is running the Fierce Carbon rival? Ordered one a while back and after getting it and then sending it back for issues I finally got on the range! Picked up a little factory ammo just to put on paper. After a rocky start with issues starting to feel a little better about my purchase.

 

[280huntr]

Nice setup! Looks like it's gonna do just fine. What kind of issues did you have initially?

 

[yogibearmech]

The bolt release was sticking open. Fall out plate had to be pushed out by finger. The Bix n Andy trigger had a recall.

 

[280huntr]

Glad they were able to get it all resolved for you. I thought hard about a Rival, but found a good deal on a Ridgeline locally. I'd love to get a chance to see one in person sometime.

 

[yogibearmech]

I bought my wife a Ridgeline Christmas before last and have enjoyed it too.

 

[JAYgs8163]

What Bix N Andy had a recall?

 

[S96743]

?

 

[jebel]

What Bix N Andy had a recall?

I don't think it was the trigger that was recalled. It was Fierce Rival rifles with an installed Bix N Andy.
The recall was from Fierce, not Bix N Andy.

RECALL INFORMATION - Fierce Fire Arms

Fierce Rival model rifle with Bix’n Andy Trigger Safety Recall Notice DESCRIPTION OF THE HAZARD Fierce Firearms has identified a safety concern with certain Rival models that contain the Bix’n Andy Trigger. The trigger sear bar is not resetting properly. This will allow the firing pin to fall...

fiercearms.com

 

[yogibearmech]

1 in 10 triggers on these rifles would misfire when tested.

 

[Quintus]

Great looking rig. I have a Fury in 6.5 PRC and am very impressed with it. I have been wondering about their carbon barrel rifles. Looks like they have great accuracy potential as well. I live about 3 hours from a well stocked Fierce dealer. I will have to make the run up one of these days and get a look at a Rival.

 

[Trgrtyme]

I just found out about this recall. I've had the Rival since 2020. It has the Bix n Andy trigger. I was sitting in a blind Tuesday night, nice buck comes out at 200 yds. I was slowly squeezing on the trigger, nothing. While I took pressure off the trigger, bang! Swearing out loud I worked action and bang! Without me touching the trigger. Luckily my first shot still hit the deer and I recovered him. I called Fierce, they said email them all the rifle info. I hope they take care of this issue.

 

[Trm82]

I just found out about this recall. I've had the Rival since 2020. It has the Bix n Andy trigger. I was sitting in a blind Tuesday night, nice buck comes out at 200 yds. I was slowly squeezing on the trigger, nothing. While I took pressure off the trigger, bang! Swearing out loud I worked action and bang! Without me touching the trigger. Luckily my first shot still hit the deer and I recovered him. I called Fierce, they said email them all the rifle info. I hope they take care of this issue.

That's never a safe situation. I have one with trigger tech and one with bix n Andy.
No issues yet and hopefully do not ever have the same issue you experienced.

 

[yogibearmech]

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That's never a safe situation. I have one with trigger tech and one with bix n Andy.
No issues yet and hopefully do not ever have the same issue you experienced.

If mine sits in the safe for an extended period it will not stay cooked as soon as bolt drops it let's the firing pin go. I store all of my rifles with the firing pin uncocked

 

[Trm82]

If mine sits in the safe for an extended period it will not stay cooked as soon as bolt drops it let's the firing pin go. I store all of my rifles with the firing pin uncocked

No issues with that yet either but now you worry me maybe I'll start doing the same.