Has Anyone Got Any Real World Experience Hunting with the Sig Cross?

[HunterGatherer]

I normally go out into the field with my Christensen Ridgeline rifle, but tempted to take my Sig Cross (6.5 creed) out this year since it's more compact on my pack.

Has anyone had any experience using their Sig Cross hunting elk, mule deer and/or white tail? If so, I'd love to hear your take. More-so, which caliber Cross you used (barrel length if not factory length), species' hunted and at what range did you took the shots.

Thank you for your time and input.

The Cross is an excellent choice for mountain hunting. I got the Sawtooth version in 6.5prc ( Proof 22” carbon barrel) and it was a pleasure to pack around this season. I have zero complaints about the rifle other than it is extremely loud with the brake that it comes with. I just ordered an Airlock suppressor for it, which I think will take care of that issue. It’s really nice to fold it up and put it in my pack. It’s my first folding rifle and it makes hunting with it sooo much nicer than dealing with a fixed stock. It is also very balanced and easy to carry in-hand when the situation calls for it.

Took a bull elk at 535yds and a buck at 315…

 

[patagonialuke]

Had my first season with the standard 18" 6.5CM Cross this year. I'm generally very happy with it as my do-everything rifle (which, realistically, will just be an annual cow elk hunt, shooting for fun / practice, and maybe the occasional antelope).

As someone who still has a lot of learning to do in terms of form / technique, I really appreciate the ease of adjustability. The folding stock is nice while bushwhacking; there's a tiny bit of play but I never notice it while actually in position to shoot. Mine shoots about 1" with almost all the factory Hornady ELD-M & ELD-X loads, and it got me my first cow with the latter at an easy 150 yds.

Added a Backstop recoil pad, DA Nomad TiXC at the end, and the Sokek Arca rail. I don't find it super balanced or comfortable in hand (partially due to my full-length Arca rail), but that's a pretty minor complaint. With the can and nicer recoil pad, I can usually spot my shots if I set up with decent form / technique. Really interested in getting a 6CM prefit at some point, but probably not for a couple years.