SIG SAUER Announces New CROSS STX Bolt-Action Rifle

by Will P

Published: April 20th, 2023

SIG SAUER has announced a new model coming to their CROSS bolt-action series, the CROSS STX.

SIG SAUER first introduced their CROSS rifle in 2020. The original AICS-fed CROSS bolt-action is available in .308 Winchester, 6.5 Creedmoor, and .277 Fury with either a 16″ or 18″ barrel length. Since releasing the original, SIG has also come out with a PRS model which takes the barrel length up to 24″. Now they’ve announced a new addition to the series, called the CROSS STX. This newest model takes a middle ground in terms of barrel length, measuring 20″, and offers some other differentiating features such as a full-length 20 MOA top Picatinny rail and an SLH/SLX suppressor-ready QD flash hider. Get further details in the official CROSS STX product description copied below.

SIG SAUER Cross @ TFB:

A closer look at some of the features of the new CROSS STX.

CROSS STX

Purpose-built for the professional user.

Details

The new CROSS STX from SIG SAUER is the latest evolution in the CROSS bolt-action rifle series. The CROSS STX brings a new level of performance and capability to the tactical shooter. Featuring a 20” precision barrel, full-length Picatinny top rail, thumb-rest safety selector, PRS-stye grip, AR-style controls, and AR-style ergonomics. The CROSS STX is the result of input from professional end-users looking for extreme performance in a lightweight, long-range platform.

Features

Free float MLOK handguard w/ full length 20 MOA top rail
New 20in heavy barrel equipped with SLH/SLX suppressor-ready flash hider
External paddle magazine release
Stage adjustable match trigger
Folding adjustable precision stock, 30 inches overall length folded
Includes a PRS-style grip and a right-side thumb rest safety lever

The CROSS STX can be had in either .308 Win or 6.5 Creed chamberings, and weighs in at 7.7 pounds.

Check Prices on SIG Sauer CROSS Rifles

This newest addition to SIG’s CROSS series should be heading to dealers and distributors soon. What do you think of it, readers? Does the new STX model fill a gap in the CROSS lineup? Or does it not differentiate itself enough for you to deem it warranted? What components and features do you like or dislike about it? Are there any changes or additions you’d like to see? Any added calibers, possibly? Have you shot any of the existing CROSS models, and if so, how did you like those? Please feel free to let us know your thoughts in the comments below. See you at the range!

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Will P

Lifelong hobby/sport shooter and hunter, former US Army infantryman, perpetual firearms student. Always seeking to become better and learn more. Interested in a wide variety of shooting disciplines, and passionate about all kinds of guns. Contact on Instagram: @WillTFB

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Veloxto on Apr 21, 2023

Say hello to the next US sniper rifle. SIG doesn't have the contract for that yet, but they will, eventually, somehow.

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Uri Predrag on Apr 21, 2023

A very interesting rifle. How come it was not offered in .338 LM/NM?

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- Sunshine_Shooter on Apr 24, 2023
  
  @Đurić Predrag Those are magnum cartridges, the cross's other calibers are short action. It would be 2 steps up in action size to offer LM or NM.
  
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