The Horizon Firearms Core Bandit .308 Win is a premium bolt-action rifle from Horizon’s Core Firearms line (brand part no. HRFBND308W18R). It is chambered for the .308 Winchester. It has a 18-inch premium steel barrel with a threaded 5/8-24 muzzle, the Stiller Hyrax action and an Iota EKO carbon stock. A TriggerTech Primary Curved Shoe trigger and a 20 MOA optic rail come on the rifle. Hunters and precision shooters who want an accurate, field-ready rifle will find the Horizon Firearms Bandit a straightforward choice.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .308 Win, a short-action cartridge with wide factory ammunition support.
• Barrel length is 18 inches, the length Horizon lists for this chambering on the Bandit.
• The rate of twist is 1:10, the twist Horizon lists for this cartridge.
• The muzzle is threaded 5/8-24, so a suppressor or other 5/8-24 muzzle device mounts directly.
• The barrel is a premium steel barrel in the Horizon contour with 4-flute, 2-twist fluting, which trims weight and stays stiff.
• The action is the Stiller Hyrax, with a 90-degree bolt lift and a Melonite-finished bolt.
• The stock is the Iota EKO with a textured finish and a 13.5-inch length of pull.
• The trigger is a TriggerTech Primary Curved Shoe, a single-stage match-grade design with an adjustable pull.
• The bottom metal is Horizon SBM and takes AICS-pattern magazines.
• A 20 MOA rail comes on the action, giving extra elevation travel for long-range optics.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it include an optic rail? Yes. A 20 MOA rail is installed on the Stiller Hyrax action from the factory.

Is the muzzle threaded? Yes. The muzzle is threaded 5/8-24, so a suppressor or other 5/8-24 muzzle device mounts directly.

What magazine does the Bandit use? The Horizon Bandit uses AICS-pattern magazines in its Horizon SBM bottom metal.

Buy the Horizon Firearms Core Bandit .308 Win Bolt-Action Rifle, 18-Inch Threaded Barrel

The Core Bandit pairs a Stiller Hyrax action with a TriggerTech trigger, and this .308 Win version carries both. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and see more bolt-action rifles while you are here.