The Horizon Firearms Core Bandit is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 7mm PRC with a 22-inch barrel. It sits in Horizon Firearms' Bandit series under the Core model designation, aimed at hunters and shooters who want a magnum-class cartridge paired with a shorter, more maneuverable barrel than many long-range builds use. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Horizon Firearms 
• Model: Core Bandit 
• Caliber: 7mm PRC 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Barrel Length: 22 inches 
   

Detailed Features 

• The rifle is chambered for 7mm PRC, a cartridge suited to longer-range hunting and target shooting. 
• A 22-inch barrel keeps overall length and weight down compared to longer-barreled 7mm PRC builds, while still working within the cartridge's intended barrel length range. 
• The rifle carries the Bandit series naming from Horizon Firearms, with Core marking this specific model within that lineup. 
• As a bolt-action design, the rifle relies on manual cycling of the action between shots, which suits precision shooting over rapid follow-up shots.

Owners of Horizon Firearms bolt-action rifles like the Core Bandit generally focus on how the rifle handles in the field, since the Bandit line is built around hunting-style bolt guns rather than heavier target rifles. Fit and finish on the action and stock tend to draw positive comments, though as with any smaller manufacturer, some buyers compare build quality against larger legacy rifle makers.

In 7mm PRC, the Core Bandit sits among a growing group of rifles chambered for the cartridge, and shooters who pick it usually want the flatter trajectory and downrange energy that a modern 7mm magnum offers without stepping up to a heavier .300-class round. The 22-inch barrel length is often seen as a practical trade-off between velocity and a rifle that is still easy to carry on a hunt.

On value, opinions vary depending on how a buyer weighs a newer, smaller-brand rifle against established competitors in the same price range. Owners who prioritize the specific Bandit feature set tend to be satisfied, while others weigh resale value and long-term parts support as open questions.