New Sig Cross .308!!

[Jpr778]

Just picked up an Sig Cross in 308 today. My local shop had it for 20% off and I have wanted one since they came out. Any Cross owners on here with recommended accessories/mods? I already know I should expect it to be picky with ammo, I also know there are better rifles out there for less money, but something about it made me had to have it.

 

[Brandon.miller.4]

Don't skimp on rings

Get a damned good scope

Find a load or factory ammo it likes

Shoot the shit out of it

The end.

 

[Desk Jockey]

@Jpr778 was that a deal at the shop or are they running a national promotion? I have been eyeing a cross for a while now.

 

[Jpr778]

@Jpr778 was that a deal at the shop or are they running a national promotion? I have been eyeing a cross for a while now.

It was just a deal at that shop,I will post how it shoots when I get it all set up!

 

[Jpr778]

Don't skimp on rings

Get a damned good scope

Find a load or factory ammo it likes

Shoot the shit out of it

The end.

Decided on a Zeiss Conquest V4 and vortex precision rings.

 

[intunegp]

I've hunted with my .308 Cross the past two seasons. Bought it in the same mindset as you and it has never disappointed me. I went with Vortex precision rings and a Leupold VX-5 (I know, I know) and I love the rig. For factory ammo, mine likes Nosler Trophy Grade with the 165gr AccuBonds. I can ring a 6" gong at 400 yards all day long and the rifle is definitely capable of stretching its legs quite a bit more. I have shot and had consistent hits out to 700 yards, but I try not to shoot animals much further than 400 anyway so that is where I spend the most time practicing.

 

[Sneaky223]

I just picked up a 6.5 creedmoor in the first lite camo. My local gun shop had a sale also. Just as you been eyeing one for a while. I brought it home and cleaned it good and took off the top rail just to make sure screws had some blue loctite. Well I didn't know that top rail holds down the tiniest spring for the bolt release. So be careful if you remove the rail. Out of 4 screws only one had some loctite. So I cleaned up the threads and added just a touch of blue and re tightened. I have a direct thread Nomad I took off my long range gun and put it on the Cross, it looks bad ass. I just ordered the Ergo tdx 0 degree grip which feels good to me from my other rifle and a short piece of picatiny rail for my bipod. Now I'm looking a good hunting scope because this is what I'm going to mainly use it for. I'm looking at Leupold vx Freedom 3x9x50 with illuminated dot. What are ya'lls thoughts on the Leupold?

 

[Jpr778]

I just picked up a 6.5 creedmoor in the first lite camo. My local gun shop had a sale also. Just as you been eyeing one for a while. I brought it home and cleaned it good and took off the top rail just to make sure screws had some blue loctite. Well I didn't know that top rail holds down the tiniest spring for the bolt release. So be careful if you remove the rail. Out of 4 screws only one had some loctite. So I cleaned up the threads and added just a touch of blue and re tightened. I have a direct thread Nomad I took off my long range gun and put it on the Cross, it looks bad ass. I just ordered the Ergo tdx 0 degree grip which feels good to me from my other rifle and a short piece of picatiny rail for my bipod. Now I'm looking a good hunting scope because this is what I'm going to mainly use it for. I'm looking at Leupold vx Freedom 3x9x50 with illuminated dot. What are ya'lls thoughts on the Leupold?

I ordered that ergo grip as well! Good info on the spring, I’ll take my rail off as well and make sure to loctite the screws.

 

[THellURider]

I want to find one 20% off....

 

[Usernameisusername]

How’s it shoot? What ammo have you found that works good?

 

[MayDae]

My 308 Cross currently shits the bed in the accuracy department. I can't get it to shoot under 1.5 moa with 168smk or 175tmk. I've tried 4 different recipes so far that have worked for me in the past using Varget, and Federal match primers. Still looks like a shotgun spread.

It's not operator error either, cause on the same day I've shot sub 0.5moa groups with my R700.

Can't seem to upload photos cause the file sizes are too large.

I've heard that removing and re-torquing the barrel might help. Anyone know the factory torque numbers?

 

[Jpr778]

Don’t mean to bring back an old thread, but a few of you have asked for updates on the Cross.

I ended up with a Leupold Mark 3HD 4-12 on it. Excellent scope for my intended use. The reticle is more thick than I’m used to, but it’s thin enough to precisely shoot sub MOA groups at 200 yards. This scope does have a limited range of elevation adjustment with the zero stop (5.6 mil). I do not plan to shoot past 400, so this was no problem for me.

It sat for months before I could take it and shoot it. I went to my local 25 yard range to get it on paper. I did not follow the barrel break in procedure that Sig recommends. I thoroughly cleaned at unboxing, shot about 70 rounds and thoroughly cleaned again.

I went to the 100/200 yard range yesterday. I do not have pictures for proof for all groups, so believe me if you want to or not. 100 yards with Hornady Superformance 165gr SST produced less than 0.5” groups. At 200 yards it opened up to slightly over 2” groups.

175gr Federal Prem Terminal Ascent was phenomenal at 200 yards. I have a picture of this group, 3 shots with the best group being around 1.25”. All were sub moa with this round. Remington core lokt tipped also shot great, all groups being at or just under MOA. Other than the rifle not having a 3 position safety to lock the bolt, I have zero complaints about the rifle. I do not see how you could ask more from a fully stock lightweight hunting rifle.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

Decided on a Zeiss Conquest V4 and vortex precision rings.

And here we go….

 

[Jpr778]

And here we go….

Ended up selling the Zeiss to a friend immediately. Did not have the features I was looking for.