New Sig Cross in PRC Line and Proof Barrel

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May be old news but haven’t seen it posted yet so figure I’ll share. Sig has a new Cross on display at the Hunt Expo this weekend in SLC chambered in 7mm PRC and w/ a Proof Carbon barrel. The representative said available in June for $2900. 300 PRC and 6.5 PRC available shortly thereafter..
 
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I forgot to ask barrel lengths, I would have guessed 22” though. Not sure I’d say it’s a big price bump as it was sporting a new carbon Proof Barrel which is a big upgrade over the current cross barrel.
 

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The carbon barrels are better in most cases. They stay lightweight for hunting and can handle more heat before wandering than a pencil thin hunting barrel. Also I like the nice rigid barrel as a supressor host, and most people running a cross are likely adding one. I had an original cross in 6.5 creedmoor that was an absolute hammer and a blast to shoot. A 7PRC do everything rifle seems like an excellent plan.
 
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June for the 7PRC is what the rep said. 6.5 and 300 PRC “to follow” but didn’t get a specific date there.
 

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It looks like this gun has been getting the subtle Instagram treatment from FL/Meateater/etc lately, and also in a couple of Sig reels, so have to imagine it will be here soon.

The dealer I spoke to said there's a large Sig product launch in June, but that Sig hasn't confirmed it will be part of it. Apparently, there was a production issue with the Cross (not related to the old recall) that could delay this version. I doubt they'd be sneaking it out there if it wasn't coming soon, though.

Interested to see the final specs.

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The after market support fpr this one will be more timely in my assessment. Lite, folder, magnum cross= alot of happy and broke mountain hunters! Pricey but it fits the bill!
 

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I know there's plenty of Sig hate out there but I'm debating one of these or a Sig Cross in 277 Fury. The 277 would be lighter but if the reloading world can figure out full power reloads it would do everything I need for hunting.
 
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Its going to have to be 6lbs or less to generate much interest. My guess is they will be closer to 7.5lbs.
 

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LoL @everyone guessing the specs. It's on the Sig website. 24" barrel and it's 8.5 lbs with the proof barrel.
 
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May be old news but haven’t seen it posted yet so figure I’ll share. Sig has a new Cross on display at the Hunt Expo this weekend in SLC chambered in 7mm PRC and w/ a Proof Carbon barrel. The representative said available in June for $2900. 300 PRC and 6.5 PRC available shortly thereafter..
I don't get this price point. I could put together a legit custom rifle for this amount of money. I will just do that if I'm going to spend 3 grand not purchase this generic ar platform.
 

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I don't get this price point. I could put together a legit custom rifle for this amount of money. I will just do that if I'm going to spend 3 grand not purchase this generic ar platform.
I heard $2600 a couple of places, but nothing official. Still a lot, but slightly more palatable if that turns out to be the price, I guess.

Personally the 24" barrel is a bit of a head scratcher. I am not familiar with the velocity drop off between 20"/22"/24" in 7PRC, so maybe that's the issue. But as someone who is used to carrying a 18" Cross, 24" + suppressor feels like it defeats the point just as much as the 8.5 lbs.
 
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LoL @everyone guessing the specs. It's on the Sig website. 24" barrel and it's 8.5 lbs with the proof barrel.
😂 “light” “stiff” carbon barrel in a cold ass metal chassis for an 8.5# hunting rifle. Dudes will still pay $3k for them because they think they look cool though.
 
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