NRA Gun of the Week: SIG Sauer SIGM400 Predator Rifle

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posted on November 14, 2016

Success of the AR platform with the consumer market led to the birth of a cartridge that utilizes a .30-cal. bullet and is designed for use with AR-15-style rifles and pistols, the .300 Blackout. SIG Sauer, for one, has met the growing .30-cal. demand, developing a line of rifles dedicated to .300 Blackout. Meet the SIGM400 Predator.

Technical Specifications:

 Model: SIGM400 Predator
• Manufacturer: SIG Sauer
 Action: gas-operated, semi-automatic center-fire rifle
 Chambering: .300 Blackout
 Barrel: 16” stainless steel, matte finish
 Receiver: 7075-T6 aluminum, anodized finish
 Furniture: Magpul MOE; ALG aluminum handguard, M-LOK-compatible; Hogue rubber molded grip
• Sights: Picatinny rail for optics
 Magazine: detachable box, five-round capacity
 Trigger: two-stage match; 4-lb., 9-oz. pull
• Weight: 7 lbs., 4 ozs.
• MSRP: $1,330

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