Bearcatbirddog
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New sig bolt gun and a new round (sig 277 fury)
At first glance looks like a expensive, lighter ruger precision.
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I thought the main appeal of bolt action was the tighter lockup and resulting accuracy? I don't even own a hunting rifle but it's on my short list for the future.I don't get it. If you want a modern hunting rifle in a caliber bigger than .223, why not get an AR10? The main "advantage" of going with a bolt action is to have something sleek and snag-free in the brush. That doesn't look snag-free.
Edit: I'm guessing this isn't intended "for us." If your style of hunting is to set up in one spot and take triple digit length shots, then this is fine.
Modernized bolt action with folding stock, aluminum receiver, 308 and 6.5 Creedmoor, weighing 6.5. So it's basically The Fix but with "Sig" instead of "Q" stamped on it and .1 pound heavier. They probably saw a competitive opportunity in Q's $3300 price and 288-day backorder. Nice business move. Look forward to seeing how performance compares.
I thought the main appeal of bolt action was the tighter lockup and resulting accuracy? I don't even own a hunting rifle but it's on my short list for the future.
I like SIGs a lot, but this one makes not much sense to me. Either I want to take really long shots, then shortening the barrel isn't a great idea, or I want to hunt and take a closer shot, then I don't need the super duper adjustable stock. The average 6.5 CM hunting rifle has a 24" barrel. That's 8 inches difference, which means a lot of velocity gets lost, which in turn is the actual point of the cartridge.
And introducing yet another cartridge? Never heard of the .277 fury, but it'll probably go the way of the Wilson HAMR.
in typical sig fashion, way too much handguard for a precision rifle. the rifle is whatever who cares just a “me too”. sig fanboys will buy the rest of us will giggle at them.
the 277 fury looks like a 270 PRC basically a magnumized 270 win. mag compatibility w AICS will be helpful. the brass appears to be two separates pieces case head separate from body. apparently it offers some advantages although not sure if for average reloader this is worthwhile. in all likelihood the cartridge will be buried alongside every other wizzbang precision cartridge from past decade. the 6.5 CM just checks like every box for long range work including pleasant to shoot...if i were a mfr i wouldnt waste time trying to out-do it.
I’ve got an AR-10. It’s big and heavy. Not what I would want to carry up and down hills. Can’t say I would use that SIG rifle for any hunting other than maybe a varmint rifle.I don't get it. If you want a modern hunting rifle in a caliber bigger than .223, why not get an AR10? The main "advantage" of going with a bolt action is to have something sleek and snag-free in the brush. That doesn't look snag-free.
I’ve got an AR-10. It’s big and heavy. Not what I would want to carry up and down hills. Can’t say I would use that SIG rifle for any hunting other than maybe a varmint rifle.
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Someone could build a lightweight AR10, though.
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