Sig Sauer Cross
SIG Sauer · Sniper Rifle · In Production · 2020
Also known as: SIG Cross, Cross Rifle
Overview
The Sig Sauer Cross is a lightweight bolt-action precision rifle designed to bridge the gap between backcountry hunting rifles and long-range precision platforms. Weighing just 6.5 pounds, the Cross features a folding stock, one-piece aluminum receiver, and SIG's two-stage match trigger in a package significantly lighter than most chassis-based precision rifles. It was developed by the same SIG Sauer engineering team responsible for military programs including the XM7/MCX SPEAR.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2948 g (104.0 oz) |
| Weight (loaded) | 3200 g (112.9 oz) |
| Overall Length | 965 mm (37.99") |
| Folded Length | 711 mm (27.99") |
| Barrel Length | 457 mm (17.99") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Two Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 13 N (2.9 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 820 m/s (2690 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3270 J (2412 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 800 m (875 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 3500 m (3828 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 254 mm (10.00") |
| Number of Grooves | 5 |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy |
| Barrel Material | Stainless Steel |
| Stock Material | Aluminum Folding Chassis |
| Finish | Cerakote Elite Concrete |
Calibers
- .308 Winchester · primary · 7.62x51mm NATO — also known as 7.62x51mm NATO, 7.62 NATO
- 6.5 Creedmoor — also known as 6.5 CM, 6.5mm Creedmoor
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Two Position Safety, Firing Pin Safety
- Features: Free Floating Barrel, Folding Stock, Adjustable Cheek Piece, Adjustable Length Of Pull, Match Grade Trigger, Picatinny Rail, M-Lok Handguard, Threaded Muzzle, One Piece Receiver, Lightweight Design
Variants
- Sig Sauer Cross Magnum — Magnum Caliber
- Sig Sauer Cross STX — Enhanced
- Sig Sauer Cross PRS — Competition
Service history
Operators
- U.S. Civilian Hunters and Competitive Shooters · adopted 2020
Production
Production years: 2020-present
Commercial production for the civilian market.
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
The Cross was unveiled at SHOT Show 2020 and represented SIG Sauer's first entry into the bolt-action precision rifle market. The rifle uses a proprietary short-action receiver machined from a single billet of aluminum and accepts standard AR-15 pattern magazines in its short-action chamberings. The two-stage Matchlite Duo trigger is adjustable from 2.5 to 4.4 pounds. The stock folds to the left side for compact transport.
Background
The Sig Sauer Cross was developed in response to a growing demand from backcountry hunters who wanted precision rifle accuracy in a package light enough to carry on extended mountain hunts. At just 6.5 pounds, it challenged the notion that chassis-system precision rifles had to be heavy, and its launch coincided with SIG's expansion into virtually every firearms category following their U.S. military M17/M18 pistol contract win.