The Horizon Firearms Core Bandit is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .308 Winchester (brand part no. HRFBND308W18R) built around a compact 18-inch barrel. Horizon positions the Core Bandit as a trimmed-down, hard-hunting rifle in its Core lineup, shortening the barrel for a lighter, more maneuverable package in thick cover or mountain terrain compared to the longer-barreled Vandal and Venatic lines. Chambered in the widely available .308 Winchester cartridge, this rifle suits hunters who prioritize handling and weight over the last few hundred yards of long-range reach.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .308 Winchester/7.62 NATO, a widely available hunting cartridge.
• Runs a compact 18-inch barrel, shorter than Horizon’s Vandal and Venatic lines.
• Ships with a 5-round detachable box magazine.
• Part of Horizon’s Core Bandit compact hunting-rifle line.
• Built for thick-cover and mountain-terrain hunting where handling matters most.
• Positioned as a more accessible, straightforward build than Horizon’s premium carbon-fiber rifles.
• Ships complete and ready to hunt, with no additional assembly required.
• Manufactured by Horizon Firearms, purpose-built for hunting applications.
• Operates as a bolt-action rifle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the barrel shorter than other Horizon rifles? The Core Bandit trims barrel length for a lighter, more maneuverable rifle in thick cover or mountain terrain.

What cartridge is this rifle chambered in? .308 Winchester.

Buy the Horizon Firearms Core Bandit .308 Winchester Rifle

A shorter, lighter build makes the Core Bandit a genuinely maneuverable hunting rifle for close cover. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured FFL shipping, and see more from Horizon Firearms in our bolt action rifles selection.