The Fierce Firearms Carbon Rival XP is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .308 Win, built around a carbon fiber stock and barrel for a finished weight of roughly 6.3 lbs in short action or 6.5 lbs in long action. The digital camouflage finish on the Fierce Tech C3 stock does its job in the field without adding bulk. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Carbon Rival XP 
• Caliber: .308 Win 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Barrel Length: 22" 
• Capacity: 4+1 rounds 
• Trigger: Adjustable Bix'n Andy (1 lb - 3 lb) 
• Safety: 2 Position Manual Safety Lever 
• Stock Description: Fierce Tech C3 with Adjustable Cheek Piece 
• Twist Rate: 1:10" 
• Weight: Approximately 6.3 lbs (short action) / 6.5 lbs (long action) 
   

Detailed Features 

The action is stainless steel with a fierce dual-lug design. The 70-degree bolt throw clears most oversized scopes without knuckle-dragging. Precision-cut raceways and tight machined tolerances keep headspace consistent and lock-up solid. The match-grade Bix'n Andy trigger adjusts from 1 to 3 lbs, so shooters can dial it to whatever feels right. The drop box magazine makes reloading fast. The match-grade carbon fiber barrel is rated for sub-half-MOA groups under optimal conditions. 
 

Usage 

The light build and camo finish make it practical for hunters covering ground in varied terrain. The adjustable cheek piece and trigger also suit competitive long-range shooters who need a consistent setup between sessions.

Owners of the Carbon Rival XP .308 Win 22" Camo tend to focus on two things: the weight and the accuracy. The carbon fiber construction gets mentioned often as a genuine field advantage, and most shooters report solid groups at distance with the .308 chambering. The bolt runs smoothly and the Bix'n Andy trigger is a frequent highlight.

The main friction points in owner discussions are price and availability. Some feel the cost is high relative to comparable rifles; others accept it given the carbon construction and sub-half-MOA claim. A few buyers have run into shipping delays. Recoil is generally described as manageable, though a small number of newer shooters found it more noticeable than expected. Some owners have added accessories or modifications to further customize their setups.