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New Sig CROSS
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Its available now. This is a no brainer for the price especially compared to the sig arca upgrade for $300.
I've been toying with the idea of building a 300 or 338 Norma off of my Cross Magnum in 300 WM. The bolt head dimensions appear to be nearly identical to those of my RPR in 338LM (although the bolt face is a little more recessed from the front of the lugs on the RPR).
Curious if anyone out there has done this? Or if there are any suggestions for a smith to talk to about this?
Curious if anyone out there has done this? Or if there are any suggestions for a smith to talk to about this?
I want to know when I can convert mine to 277. Sig sells the +p bolt but I have yet to see any barrels.
Yeah, Straight Jacket Armory , maybe Proof, but you have to supply the barrel extension.
I talked with a SIG representative at an event sponsored by the LGS. There was a SIG Spear in .277 on the table. I asked about the availability of the bimetal ammunition. He told me that a couple of cases would cost about $2000! I didn't ask how many rounds per case but my guess is it's probably 200 rounds. So at $2000 for 400 rounds it's right up there with .338LM.Yeah, Straight Jacket Armory , maybe Proof, but you have to supply the barrel extension.
I think I will pursue my project for a .338LM build.
Joining the fray. I love my Cross .308. I bought it after fighting with my X-bolt 300WM 26" while hiking. After going through almost a dozen types of off-the-shelf ammo, I was able to finally find some that was sub-moa (Sig Elite series 165gr, E308AB16520). I'm hoping that Backfire Jim is correct, and reloading will get even better results. I'm guessing this is the place to post load data and results for fellow nerds.
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Mine REALLY loves the 175gr Federal Terminal Ascent rounds and does well with the 175GMM, if you haven’t tried them.
The Terminal Ascent rds are also devastating on soft tissue if you hunt.
Anyone tried out the Sawtooth in 6.5cm, preferably the 18” version? Bought an original cross for my 2nd son, and honestly wasn’t that impressed with the accuracy. Good enough, but felt it would have greatly benefited from a better barrel. 3rd son is now ready for his “grown up” rifle and looking hard at this Sawtooth with a proof as an option.
I've used the 200gr TA in my 300WM with good results. Thank you for the suggestion!
Took my new 18” sig out and tried some Hornady 140 American gunner. Didn’t like it. Then got 4 boxes of ammo to try for hunting.
Did 5 shots of cheaper Hornady and 3 shots of the others.
Top left: 140 American gunner
top right: Barnes 127
Center: Berger 135 hunter
Bottom left: Sierra 130 tgk
Bottom right: Berger 130 hybrid
Kind of really shocked how tight it shot the 130 hybrids. I don’t want to mess with reloading for this since it won’t be shot much but $2.20 a round sucks also. But damn it shoots!
Did 5 shots of cheaper Hornady and 3 shots of the others.
Top left: 140 American gunner
top right: Barnes 127
Center: Berger 135 hunter
Bottom left: Sierra 130 tgk
Bottom right: Berger 130 hybrid
Kind of really shocked how tight it shot the 130 hybrids. I don’t want to mess with reloading for this since it won’t be shot much but $2.20 a round sucks also. But damn it shoots!
Anyone know where to find spare firing pin assembly / bolt for the cross?
No I haven't broke mine, but I have spares for every other rifle and would like to have one for the cross.
Also, no I've never broken one in any other rifle before.
No I haven't broke mine, but I have spares for every other rifle and would like to have one for the cross.
Also, no I've never broken one in any other rifle before.
I have not, I will send an email off and if I don’t have any luck I will call.
Was hoping someone had another source located.
Please let us know what you find out. There was a complete bolt listed at one point it seems, but now shows discontinued, https://www.midwestgunworks.com/page/mgwi/prod/8900479
A complete striker assembly would be ideal. I have had firing pin and and cocking piece failures on other rifles before, and have seen it happen at matches.
