The SIG SAUER CROSS-243-16B-TRX, also known as the SIG CROSS TRAX, is a lightweight, minimalist bolt-action hunting rifle chambered in .243 Winchester. Designed as a more compact and streamlined version of the original CROSS rifle, it weighs approximately 5.9 lbs and features a 16-inch stainless steel barrel.
Key Specifications
- Caliber: .243 Winchester.
- Barrel: 16-inch stainless steel with a 1:9 twist rate and 5/8"-24 threaded muzzle.
- Weight: 5.9 lbs (approx. 2.7 kg).
- Overall Length: 35.1 inches (fully extended).
- Folded Length: 26 inches, making it highly portable for backcountry use.
- Action: Bolt-action with a 60-degree bolt throw and a low-profile, no-snag bolt knob.
- Trigger: 2-stage adjustable match trigger (factory set between 2.5–4 lbs).
- Stock: Minimalist "Leg Bone" folding stock with an integrated polymer cheek piece.
- Handguard: 11.5-inch ultra-lightweight skeletonized alloy forend with M-LOK attachment points.
- Magazine: Includes one 5-round AICS-style polymer magazine.
Performance & Design Features
- Minimalist Design: To achieve its sub-6lb weight, SIG removed some of the fully adjustable features of the standard CROSS stock in favor of a lighter, fixed-length skeletonized folding stock.
- Ergonomics: It features an AR-compatible PDW-style grip and an ambidextrous AR-style manual safety.
- Optics Ready: The receiver includes a 20-MOA Picatinny rail for mounting optics, which is ideal for long-range precision.
- Versatility: The .243 Win chambering makes it an excellent choice for varmints, antelope, and deer, especially for hunters who need to cover long distances on foot.
| MANUFACTURER | SIG SAUER |
| MODEL | CROSS |
| CALIBER | 243 WIN |
| TYPE | RIFLE |