I shot a Cross yesterday for the first time. I only shot a couple of rounds but the group was .4" at worst. I've shot a Fix and like the Cross better. For $1500 I think you're getting your money's worth.
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I would much rather Sig focus on barrels and extensions than parts that will merely shave an ounce or two from the overall package. Fluted barrels and fancy grips that already exist are a distraction, seemingly at least, from the production of replacement barrels and parts that we will need to keep this rifle as a main stream option for the coming years.
I would also like to see the integral scope base become real as that would allow the replacement of barrels without removing the entire optics system, at least from the pics I saw.
I would also like to see the integral scope base become real as that would allow the replacement of barrels without removing the entire optics system, at least from the pics I saw.
That’s just an AR grip, it’s the one off the Rattler/Copperhead/whatever other rando snake guns
Where's the picture from?
I'm running a VX-5 3-15x56 on Vortex precision matched mediums which are .97" and I'm happy with it. Still waiting on Sig to give us the integral mount that replaces the top rail.
A friend and I shot a few groups for kicks out of my new .308 Cross as we did chrono. For the very first rounds out of this gun, I’m very impressed.
180gr Black Hills Accubond.
p.s. don’t lose the little bolt catch spring under the scope rail if you take the rail off.
180gr Black Hills Accubond.
p.s. don’t lose the little bolt catch spring under the scope rail if you take the rail off.
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What velocity’s did you get?
180gr Black Hills Accubond.
Averaging 2512fps
ES of only 3fps.
I only chrono'd 4 rounds, using Labradar.
Can anyone tell me how the lop is? I’d like to run my Bering super hogster on one of these but the eye relief is a concern. Hoping someone is able to spin up barrels soon. A 22-250 would be sweet
These guys above are doing barrels. There is another guy, can’t recall his pm, doing carbon barrels in this thread. Good luck.
22CM would be a better option because of the mags.
According to my best Harbor Freight tape measure mine goes from 12 7/8" when fully collapsed to 15" fully extended.
Any word on being able to buy just the mag followers that come in their mag? Does MDTs 3rd AICS mag they made for their HNT26 chassis fit in the cross?
MDT claims the HNT26 uses normal AICS mags. I have a 10 round MDT plastic (https://mdttac.com/polymer-10-round-short/) and as part of the throw-everything-at-it testing, I made my Cross friend shoot it yesterday while he was load dev'ing over my magnetospeed. Once again, no problems at all.
My experience is the Cross is more reliable with my various and sundry AICS mags than my 700 chassis is with the same! I do keep forgetting to go the other way, see if the Sig follower solves my problems.
My experience is the Cross is more reliable with my various and sundry AICS mags than my 700 chassis is with the same! I do keep forgetting to go the other way, see if the Sig follower solves my problems.
Yeah I'm hoping sig will sell the special followers separate so we can drop them in extended mags.
yeah I just already had 10rd mags from a previous gun. Guess there isn't anything wrong with more mags. I wish they had come out with a flush 3-4rd mag instead of the 5rd similar to the ruger american mag or the new MDT 3rd mag.
Take the follower out of your 5rnd mag and use it in any compatible mag if you want, ie you can turn any magpul/equivalent high capactiy mag into into a hig capacity rnd "single feed" mag.
This requires the mag you are modifying takes magpul AICS followers, tho.
Anyone know where Dave Tooley is? I can’t seem to get ahold of him. I’ve emailed, called and PM’d with no luck. I want him to spin up a Cross barrel for me.
What does everyone's' Cross weigh scoped and fully loaded? I put a 3-15LHT and my suppressor and I am pushing 10lbs. I guess it all adds up, and is lighter than my old rifle all kitted out, but still not ultra light.
I’m at 10.0 pounds with arca rail, 3D printed bag rider and an Athlon ARES BTR gen II scope.
Mine is just over 8lbs with a Leopold Lrp and light weight rings
9.5 lbs with 3-15LHT, warne cantilever mount, sling (ferro slingster), and suppressor Nomad TI using area 419 hellfire direct thread mount.
Yeah I had just reused a fairly tall ADM mount I had on a chassis rifle I sold. I ordered some lighter rings which should help. That one piece mount was a chunk.
Did you just use a Magpul QD Mlok socket for your sling attachment up front?
In an effort to save some weight I just ran the sling through the handguard and stock using the trislides. At work now, I'll try and post a pic later.
Also forgot to add. I don't normally run the bipod on it, but if I do, it adds roughly an extra 1 lb to the set up.
Yeah that's not counting bipod. I'm going to try and leave the bipod at least in the truck this year and either shoot off my tripod or backpack. Plus I don't like it stabbing me in the back
After a long 10 year hiatus from precision shooting, I picked up a 6.5 Cross at my LGS yesterday to fill the gap.
I wanted a .308 for ammo commonality and because I'm well equipped for reloading it, so I called Sig on the way to get it to see if they had .308 barrels available and she said it'll be end of this year or early next year before they're available as caliber exchange kits.
I borrowed a Bushnell 1.1-6.5×24 in a LaRue mount from a 5.56 rifle, added a magpul bird mount, and a short picatinny mlok rail and it weighs 9.9 pounds. The picatinny section will allow NV interface.
I want to find some qd rings to use a 2.5-10 Nikon as well, mounted as low as possible. Anyone have tips on rings?
I wanted a .308 for ammo commonality and because I'm well equipped for reloading it, so I called Sig on the way to get it to see if they had .308 barrels available and she said it'll be end of this year or early next year before they're available as caliber exchange kits.
I borrowed a Bushnell 1.1-6.5×24 in a LaRue mount from a 5.56 rifle, added a magpul bird mount, and a short picatinny mlok rail and it weighs 9.9 pounds. The picatinny section will allow NV interface.
I want to find some qd rings to use a 2.5-10 Nikon as well, mounted as low as possible. Anyone have tips on rings?
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I dropped mine off yesterday at Mile High, they're cannibalizing your OEM barrel for the extension and making whatever you want. I'm doing a 400MODBB 2B 20" helical-fluted 6 Creed. Should be an awesome coyote blaster.
I have the NF 2.5-10x24 that came off another rifle. I put it on my Cross for a little while and used Leupold Mark 4 Picatinny rings height - medium.
Midway has them on sale now for $118.99, product #579591. The scope sits a bit low, but no issues and the rings are good quality.
Midway has them on sale now for $118.99, product #579591. The scope sits a bit low, but no issues and the rings are good quality.
Man I really want one of these but I need another gun like I need a hole in my head. Just gotta keep telling myself the Christensen MPR 6.5cr in the safe shoots just fine.
I keep telling myself it would give me a reason to get back into shooting my 308win stash, i probably have the most components and shoot that caliber the least. A handy 16" 308 would be a nice truck gun.
PREFIT BARRELS (Barrel nut style) – International Barrels
internationalbarrels.com $549 for a 308 18" medium weight 1:10twist 5T not a bad price.
Do it! You won't regret it. The cross is a really fun rifle to shoot.
Wonder if that includes a barrel extension? Seems like cannibalizing is everyone else's MO.PREFIT BARRELS (Barrel nut style) – International Barrels
$549 for a 308 18" medium weight 1:10twist 5T not a bad price.
Sure wish the advertised “First Lite” factory camo was available. I thought it looked good.
I think Dave Tooley said somewhere way back in this thread that he had gotten barrel extensions directly from Sig.
A thread I saw showed an action wrench for changing the barrel. Are those available anywhere?
I look forward to more aftermarket support. It seems like a quick change barrel design would be simple to devise.
I look forward to more aftermarket support. It seems like a quick change barrel design would be simple to devise.
