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LMAO. I was thinking you camera man is a bit distracted. Props to your little girl.

Just a question... for short range hunting... wich on do you prefer? Steyr or Sig Cross?

Well…. I guess it comes down to what you want to use it for. The over travel issue is the only one I have a problem with though a bit more leverage on the mag release would be better. The bolt knob doesn’t bother me. Welder/ machinist hands. As a hunting rifle for my area it’s great as is. A really long shot around here is maybe 100yds with a few exceptions.

Appreciate your input and discussions on Scout Rifles and their use, sensible n' good information. Both excellent cartridges and both have their place. Yes, 6.5 Creedmoor will shade the .308 beyond 800 yards. Might ask yourself: "Is that a requirement I really need a Scout Rifle to deliver?" Target or fun plinking out to lonnng distances, 800 and beyond, is asking a standard Scout Rifle to stretch beyond what it was designed to do. Nothing wrong with that, but if planning on 800 and beyond, I'd select a more specific tailored rifle for such precision performance. Which of course is fine, as then I'd have 2 rifles!!!! Further, aside from having a few cases of mil surplus 7.62x51mm, the use of .30 caliber cast bullets/handloads lends another avenue for plinking or woods foraging with my .308 Scout Rifle, extending it's utility into a small game gathering iron. Do not misunderstand here, I am a big fan of 6.5mm, using 4 Mannlicher-Schoenauer Model 1903 6.5x54mm carbines. As long as we're slinging lead, what's not to like!!

Now imagine trying to draw while being under stress or being attacked. That “little flip” as you call it could result in your gun becoming his gun. My god people stop buying garbage and get proper training.

Good job. Finally got to see how one of these shoots with a gentleman i know. Really accurate and easy to maneuver. Seriously considering going to this rifle as my GP and let the Ruger Scout chill out.

The trigger The trigger The trigger The trigger And a bonus no after market trigger option. But to be fair my main gun has a Triggertech Diamond single stage set to 1.5 lb.

Nice video, what bolt knob do you have on your rifle and where can I get one?

How is the Leupold? MK4HD I assume.

Great video Steve. I can’t seem to find the information anywhere but what does the stock Sig cross barrel weigh? Been looking at the Proof CF barrels and want to know what the weight savings would be. Thanks!

Just curious, did you buy the rifle with that finish or take it somewhere to have it done?

I considered but the accuracy of this rifle doesn't make me think it's worth a $500 bipod. Magpul is 11oz at $100, I just left it on the rifle, mounted on the slot so that it won't be longer than that 16" barrel when folded. Certainly neat tho.

Hopefully quick question, which carbon fibre barrel and caliber did you go with?

Couple of good dudes from Calgary Alberta. Met them at a PRS match back in 2017.

Now you have me shopping. But it's a bit out of my price range for the moment. Still... On to the wish list it goes.

I hate the sig cross for being overpriced and the poor accuracy out of tbe box. Gun needs some design modification to be better starting with that dumb pic rail on top that bolts across the upper and onto the handguard completly ruining the gun by pressuring on the handguard being artached to your optic making it worse than a non free floated barrel

Thank you!

thank you for making this video steve

Hi Steve, thanks for the good objective video, as usual. I’m touching base to see if you’d still buy the same scope for your Sig Cross? I’m looking for a scope for a POF Revolution gas gun and am considering you vortex 3-18x. Its a very lightweight 308 and I really like that range of magnification for this special purpose rifle. Thanks!

I don’t have the vehicle option 😮

This would be a perfect scope fir a Thompson Encore

I was tempted to bail when you started making SIG's excuses for them. The safety's behavior is inconsistent and may manifest over time. That's a bug, not a feature. On the bolt knob and the trigger, I agree with you. The mag release is a mixed bag: it may be an irritation over the course of a practical rifle class, but it protects against accidental release in the field. I'll go with the latter, myself.

Would you recommend the Ergo grip with or without beavertail and why?

Nice review lot's of good points. Thou I think that cap issue is more of a personal one, nothing really to do with the scope. Nice Steyr you have there.

Dan and forest are great! I was down there last summer and listen to the podcast every week. Bring your vibrating kestrel meter, Terry!!

I have a Ruger 10/22 Sporter and was looking for 1” slings as the Sporter comes with factory 1” swivels. While I can replace them, the model I have is a 75th anniversary edition and want to keep it as stock as possible but still add some upgrades (BX trigger and Ruger extended mag release for example). There aren’t many 1” slings without sewn-in hardware. I came across your video before I even knew that the swivels were 1”, and happened to come BACK to your video while continuing my research. I really like the Magpul RLS sling as it’s lightweight and can be used in a manner similar to a Rhodesian or 1907, but it’s only available in 1-¼”. Coming back to your video, I see that the ‘Lite’ is 1” AND you discovered how it can also be used similar to a Rhodesian sling. Bravo, and I will be ordering mine ASAP!

Nice package, Steve...

Probably just working in the heat of the moment and I'm no expert but I believe if you position your body a little more in line with the rifle it would've been a little easier for you but you Cleary did what you had to do and did an outstanding job. Great work love seeing this and love your builds. That fixed 10x is so punkrock bro keep it up.

Lowlight is a god

Fake. Cross is the least favorite of my PRS. Too light and inaccurate (as PRS rifles go), and hard to keep it from moving on the sand bag because of its lighter than usual weight. There are the observations of not a hunter, just a paper target slayer. For some reason very few creators in the community have the courage to be fully honest about the products they review. I like the cross, but there are several better choices out there for about the same price. 4:40 good trigger analogy. 5:00 Same issue with my HK940 another German mfg. Must run in the family.

Same exact rifle in 308 and positively love it! It can do it all.

dont question his ballistic program...he is hot headed and will ban you from his website....ask me how I know

Are you ‘Military Arms Chanels’ Dad?

You should attend Accuracy First with Todd Hodnett aka Sniper Jesus

Great video! Definetly follow up wit the level 2 class when you can. I did the level one 2 day class here in Alaska back in 2019 (I think) and was never able to take the level 2 class. I didnt spend near as much time reinforcing the fundementals whule they were fresh in my mind as I should have so I lost a lot of it. Id love to start with level 1 again!

It sounds like you had a great time Santa.

Where was the class you went to held? What brand and model is your tripod and head?

Definitely a class I've wanted to take for awhile and hope I can in the next few years.

Just watching your video has changed my shooting! In regards to trigger tap.

I do the same hunting as you in northern NY. Looking for a rugged scope to put on a Tikka T3x 3006 to handle recoil without losing zero and rough terrane. This looks like a great scope but kind of heavy. I know you cant have it all, lol.Any recommendations for a scope under 1000? Thank you.

Greetings from Germany. This week I shot for the first time military historic rifle competition prone with the hasty sling. The tension from the sling made the position much more stable. I kind of leaned into the tension. I did not push the rifle up with my hand as you have shown. Also, the fact that the sling is attached to the side and not the bottom of the stock made a negative tilting impact (rules don't allow changing the rifle setup or using any other then the original sling). I didn't compare standing position with the hasty sling (which is also not allowed by our rules), but prone it definitely makes a difference to me.

What kind of ammo?

That gun is literally the handy-est gun I've ever used.

Plot twist: he didn’t actually hit the target

I love the bolt handle. But then again i have man hands

Good video. Your daughter did great as well

Awesome information, thanks for the detailed explanation! What barrel do you have on your RPRF?

Great points, excellent video, and great shooting! :) We have been recommending .22lr practice to our clients. And all of the good long range shooters we know spend plenty of time on the .22lr. You can learn "intuitive" wind calls, which is the best way to judge the wind. It's true that wind conditions at long range can be different than they are at the firing line, normally the first wind call is going to be based on what the wind is doing at the shooter's position, that is, if no evidence of a switch of direction can be seen in the scope. A really good budget practice .22lr is the Savage Mk II FV-SR ... it's got a threaded muzzle, mid weight barrel, and sells for around 250 to 270 dollars.

What would be the practical value of a 308 at 1000 yds? Seems like a purely academic exercise. What am I missing?

Or just get a TIKKA.