The December issue of Shooting Industry (SI) magazine features new products from many leading companies including Sig Sauer, CZ, Marlin, MDT, Springfield Armory, Savage, Garmin, Taurus and more. Part One of SI’s 2024 New Product Showcase features cool, new products from over 60 brands. This month’s product feature is the first of a three-part series, with other segments slated for January and February.

Here are some of the most noteworthy new guns and gear items featured in the December Shooting Industry Magazine Issue which can be accessed for free on the web:

CZ 600 American Rifle

The CZ 600 American is an American-style bolt-action centerfire rifle fitted with a nice Turkish walnut stock. The handsome CZ 600 American is offered in a wide range of popular chamberings including: .223 Rem, .243 Win, 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Win, .270 Win, .30-06 Sprg, and .300 WinMag. Notably, CZ offers a sub-MOA accuracy guarantee with the CZ 600.

CZ 600 AMERICAN features:
Guaranteed sub-MOA accuracy (3-shot groups at 100m with match-grade ammunition)
All metal components treated with CZ’s patented anti-corrosion finish
Steel receiver with a Rem 700-type mounting interface
User-adjustable trigger pull weight (CZ patent)
Symmetrical stock made of Turkish walnut
Thin profile, cold hammer forged barrel
Locking, double-stack magazine

New MDT 26 oz. HNT26 Hunting Rifle Chassis

MDT now offers a super lightweight HNT26 Chassis System for Remington 700-based medium actions. The HNT26 Chassis System is specifically designed for hunting, providing great functionality along with light weight. Weighing just 26 oz., the HNT 26 combines a magnesium alloy base with carbon fiber components for durability without compromising on weight. Features include a foam-filled carbon fiber buttstock section, and a carbon fiber fore-end with an optional integral ARCA rail. The chassis works with AICS magazines for smooth and reliable feeding.

Garmin Xero C1 Pro Compact Radar Chronograph

The Garmin Xero C1 Pro is a new compact chronograph which has proven both highly accurate and easy to use with a handy smartphone App. The Xero C1 Pro can capture velocity data for arrows, crossbow bolts, shotgun slugs, paintballs and airsoft devices. It can display projectile speed and shot count, as well as average speed, standard deviation (SD) and extreme spread (ES). Very compact, the Xero C1 Pro is easy to transport and sets up easily on a small Garmin tripod.

SIG Sauer CROSS Magnum Rifle .300 Win Mag

The new bolt-action SIG SAUER CROSS Magnum is chambered in .300 Win Magnum with a 24″ user-changeable 5R barrel. This rugged rifle features a modern receiver with two-stage Match trigger and AICS magazine. The handsome aluminum Coyote anodized frame boasts a free-floating handguard (M-LOK and ARCA compatible), with PRS-style grip. The folding buttstock adjusts for length and cheek height. This CROSS Magnum rifle weight 8.9 pounds with a 45.2″ overall length.

Taurus Judge TORO Revolver

The optics-ready Taurus Judge TORO wheelguns are available in four different setups. These all have a 3″ barrel, double-action trigger, plus a fiber optic front sight. Models offered include stainless or matte black with a cylinder that accepts 2.5″ .410 shotshells, and stainless and matte black models that accept 3″ .410 shotshells. The standard Judge TORO and Magnum Judge TORO have optics plates that fit the Holosun K-series or Shield RMSc Red Dot sight footprints. “TORO” stands for “Taurus Optic Ready Option”.

Along with the 60 New Product descriptions, the December 2023 Shooting Industry issue has a number of informative articles. First, SI Editor Jade Moldae offers the SHOT Show 2024 Preview as well as a recap of the 2023 NASGW Expo.

In another article, B.A. Stear explains how to zero a rifle indoors within a relatively short distance. In 100-Yard Zero On A 25-Yard Range? Stear explains the procedure (and calculations) needed to zero a rifle at an indoor range to simulate a longer outdoor distance.

The What’s Next For The Ammo Market? feature by Bryan Hendricks assesses the potential impact ammunition retailers may face from the pending sale of Vista Outdoors’ Sporting Products segment to the Czechoslovak Group A.S. (CSG).

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Two guns in one? If you want a PRS rifle that can hunt, or a hunting rifle that can shoot PRS matches, check out the SIG Sauer Cross, a 6.4-lb rig that combines PRS functionality with light overall weight. The new Cross bolt-action rifle is now shipping and will be available in retail stores soon. We must note, however, that serious PRS competitors use rifles that may weigh 20 lbs. with optics and accessories. In the PRS game, weight offers stability and reduced perceived recoil for faster follow-up shots. Still, we like the idea of a rifle that can shoot the occasional PRS/NRL match yet also work for hunting. This rifle recently won a 2020 Industry Choice Award for innovation.

SIG Sauer has released the new Cross Rifle, a “crossover” rifle for hunting, competition, and long-range shooting. The Cross bolt-action rifle, built for precision, will be offered in .308 Winchester and 6.5 Creedmoor with .277 SIG Fury Hybrid to follow. The design features a one-piece receiver with free-floating modular handguard and side-folding adjustable stock. Choose Black or First Lite Camo finish.

The Cross has some interesting design features:
— Two-stage Match Trigger adjusts from 2.5-4.5 lbs.
— Interchangeable flattop system that fits 0-MOA or +20-MOA rails.
— 3-Lug Bolt with 60° throw and interchangeable bolt handle. AI Mags.
— Light-weight 16″ barrel .308 Win version weighs just 6.2 pounds.

Factory Product Description
The SIG Cross Precision Bolt-Action Hunting Rifle is a lightweight rifle with a push button, foldable precision stock. The rifle boasts an aluminum M-LOK™ handguard for easy attachment of bipods, rails, night-vision or thermal clip-on optics. The unique folding stock offers tool-less adjustment for easy set-up changes in the field. With folded stock the CROSS measures as short as 25″ allowing it to fit in backcountry backpacks. The receiver boasts familiar AR-15-type controls, ambi-safety, and three-lug bolt design with a 60-degree throw and interchangeable bolt handle. The SIG Cross takes AICS-pattern magazines.

The SIG Cross features a 2-stage match-grade trigger externally adjustable from 2.5 to 4.5 pounds. The precision stock is spring-loaded for one-handed operation and can be fully adjusted in the field for length of pull and comb height with no tools. The rifle has a full-length Picatinny rail that allows for direct optics mounts, 20 MOA, and O MOA. The CROSS is available in 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 WIN, and the soon-to-be-released .277 SIG Fury Hybrid.

Available Now in Three Chamberings, starting at $1779 MSRP
The SIG Cross is available in .308 WIN and 6.5 Creedmoor with an 18″ barrel, and the all-new .277 SIG Fury Hybrid cartridge with a 16″ barrel. The SIG Cross rifle retails for $1779.00, so it qualifies for PRS Factory Class. (We expect “street price” to be about $1550). The Cross rifle was designed and built entirely at SIG Sauer’s New Hampshire facilities.

3-Gun Champion Daniel Horner (formerly of the USAMU) reviews features of the SIG Cross:

There is so much to see at SHOT Show, with nearly 2000 exhibitors showcasing tens of thousands of products. SHOT Show is the largest trade show of its kind in the world, attracting 60,000+ attendees from more than 100 countries.

Many teams of reporters and camera crews covered SHOT Show this year. Collectively they’ve now posted a wide selection of video reports. In today’s SHOT Show video showcase, we feature eight of our favorite video reports from SHOT Show 2020, plus one great video “Blast from the Past”.

SIG Sauer Cross Bolt-Action Rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor and .277 Fury

Sig reveals its new Cross precision rifle. This features user-swappable barrels, folding stock, adjustable cheekpiece and buttplate, plus a quality adjustable trigger. Hunters take note — the Cross weighs under 7 lbs. without optics. Initially this rifle will be offered in 6.5 Creedmoor and the new .277 Fury chamberings.

New Scopes from March Optics

March Optics has some very impressive products for 2020. In this video, Stuart Elliot from Australia covers the features of the March 4.5-28x52mm PRS scope, the March 5-42x56mm Long Range scope, and several other premium optics.

The Reborn Colt Python — Vickers Tactical Report

Larry Vickers discusses the return of the Colt Python with Colt representative Justin Baldini. We shot the new stainless Colt (4″ barrel version) on Monday 1/20 and were very impressed, the fit/finish is really excellent. The trigger was precise, and the accurate was superb.

New Volquartsen Summit in 17 WSM Rimfire

This Brownell’s video showcases Volquartsen’s new Summit rifle chambered for the .17 WSM (Winchester Super Magnum) rimfire cartridge. The Summit features a coated stainless toggle-bolt action (with 20 MOA rail. There a crisp, 1.75-lb pull trigger, choice of stainless steel or lightweight carbon fiber barrel (both with threaded muzzle). The Summit uses reliable Ruger rotary magazines.

New MP5 Clone and Other New Rifles from Palmetto State Armory

Palmetto State Armory (PSA) reveals new rifles. First is the Jackal, an innovative AR variant with monolithic upper and gas piston. Then PSA show the long-awaited PSA5, a semi-auto HK MP5 clone. Also features is the Jackal. The video also covers multiple AK type rifles and the PS9 DAGR pistol (at beginning of video).

G.A. Precision New Products for 2020

G.A. Precision’s Founder George Gardner reviews new options for 2020. A major force in the Tactical/PRS world, G.A. Precision builds excellent rifles and sponsor major PRS events. George is one of the creators of the new 6GT cartridge. This video showcases both hunting rigs and tactical rifles.

Vortex 1-10x24mm Scope for Hunting and Tactical Comps

Vortex’s new 1-10x24mm scope has been creating a lot of buzz. We checked it out at the Vortex booth and think this scope is a good choice for competitors who sometimes need a very wide field of view, and for hunters who can quickly scan at 1-3X and then sight their prey at higher power. AT 1X power this illuminated scope works like a red dot for close ranges. And then 10X is plenty for game hunting.

New SOG Knives for 2020

According to KnifeCenter.com, SOG has some very impressive new products for 2020. The reviewers praised the XR Lock, as well as an assisted version. Many updated older “fan favorites” will also be available in 2020. Nearly 15 minutes long, this video covers a wide selection of blades.

Blast from the Past…

This last video is from 2017, but it’s still well worth watching. With a cool soundtrack, the video is entertaining and features lots of pretty ladies!