Sig Cross or Tikka T3X CTR 16” in MDT HNT26 Chassis in 308Win
I want a compact, semi lightweight rifle for packing through the woods. I started looking at the CZ 600 Trail but after seeing some reviews decided I wanted a 16” barrel rifle with a folding stock. The Tikka T3X CTR in the MDT HNT26 chassis is what I think would fit my use case the best, but I can’t find one with a 16” barrel. Also the total for the chassis and the rifle combo is gonna be close to $4000. I could maybe go with a cheaper folding chassis that weighs a little more as long as it’s not too much heavier. Assuming I can even find a 16” Tikka.
The other rifle in 308 I found was the Ruger American Gen 2 Patrol (around $1000) which seems to have a heavier barrel but also does not fit into the MDT HNT26 chassis. So I would need to find a different Chassis.
Which then brought me to the Sig Cross which seems to be maybe the best bang for my buck ($2900) Checks a lot of boxes. It will not be as accurate as a tikka but it’s cheaper and also available.
Any recommendations for what I should do? I will probably use it at the range as much, if not more than hunting. I’m not gonna build a sick rifle and only shoot it a few times per year. I have other quality rifles in 223 that will be for range toys (cheaper ammunition)
Are there other 16” barrel rifles I should be looking at? Any other Chassis you can recommend? I really don’t want to spend more than $3000 for this gun but I will if I have too.
Thanks!