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SIG 716 Precision Marksman - New Look?!

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#1 · (Edited)
Just saw this on SIG USA's website.

Different stock, (longer) rails, gas block further in front?

Preferred the older look, actually.

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Me too, hell not even a 20" barrel!!!!, looks like no suppressor,just capped and threaded(yu hope its threaded in case yu would like to install a break or suppressor) oh well glad I bought the patrol instead, I would have liked to buy a 20 inch barrel and install it and have myself the option of being able to extend its capabilities a bit further.
Is it possible to install another manufacturers 20 inch barrel on our guns, or is our barrel some what proprietary, I was thinking since its milspec we should be good to go,any one know any details on something like swapping barrels out? LWRC,POF,LaRUE come to mind for 20" barrels.
 
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Is it possible to install another manufacturers 20 inch barrel on our guns, or is our barrel some what proprietary, I was thinking since its milspec we should be good to go,any one know any details on something like swapping barrels out? LWRC,POF,LaRUE come to mind for 20" barrels.
I am interested in this info too. If anyone knows where to find it please let me know.
 
#3 · (Edited)
There's something about a proprietary barrel retaining pin or bolt - can't remember if it was posted on this Forum.

I don't physically have my SIG 716 yet, so I really can't say...

And I have no frame of reference since it'll be (one of) my first firearm(s).

My mind's still locked into the idea that 7.62 / .308 rifles should only have 20 - 24" barrels, and I'm still having difficulty wrapping my head around this (relatively) short barrel "Patrol" concept.

I'm obsessive about preserving my sight and hearing, and shudder to think what the muzzle blast would be like - it almost makes me want to install a suppressor from the get - go.
 
#4 · (Edited)
Regarding the rails, let me take that thing about the length back... I'm not sure what the proportions are.

The newer one has 12 slots end to end, while the older one has 13.

I guess the best way to ascertain the length of the rails would be to count the number of Picatinny grooves... But I've somewhat lost interest in the rifle at this point.
 
#7 · (Edited)
I preferred the older version as well. I thought the 20" barrel would have been ideal since my bolt gun also has a 20" barrel. The "dope" would have been nearly the same.

Also, now there is no mention of the barrel being "match grade" and the stock has changed from the Magpul PRS to the UBR. I Don't think the UBR stock is adjustable for comb height.

The end of the barrel appears to be threaded in the pics, but that is not specifially stated. I sure hope it is, as I was intending to mount a flash hider with suppressor lugs on my SIG716 (if I ever get one now). I have had one on "pre-order" since October. I already bought ten Magpul PMAGs for it. I hope I get to use them.
 
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No real news, unfortunately.
 
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Know what, maybe it doesn't really look that bad.

I'm curious as to why they decided to tap the gas closer to the muzzle.

Kind of like the Garands of old.

I still would have wanted a 20" barrel, though.

In my narrow little mind, all rifles need 20" barrels - and those in 7.62mm need to have them as long as 22" :D

Let's see if SIG actually delivers on this one.
 
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Anybody know what brand and model of scope mount they're using in the above video?

Don't really care for the suppressor design in the earlier video... Looks too much like a rifle grenade :eek:

Maybe it's supposed to cater to the paramilitaristi, high speed, low drag sooper trooper...
 
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Bump!

Any news on the Precision Marksman other than that GunBroker link I fished out?

Is this rifle definitely in production!

WAAANT!
 
#16 ·
I wonder if it's deserving of a fancy optic, like a S&B Police Marksman II, for instance.

Priceeey!

But coool to have!
 
#18 ·
My dealer mentions that they did sell ONE a few months ago.

Except for that one listing on Gunbroker (which only provided stock photos), all of this is hearsay for the SIG 716 Precision Marksman.

I can't really confirm if it exists.

I do have photos of the SIG 516 Precision Marksman on another thread, though.
 
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Did you see it being listed as "In Stock?"

There are many online retailers that've listed them at one time or another, but only as being "Out of Stock..."
 
#21 ·
I'm confused now Like I said my LGS ordered me one but they said the 3 gun was no longer available. They showed me a picture of the one you all are saying is the old model. The one you are showing is the 20" version. The one my LGS is showing looks like that only its a 18" version. Im going to have to go back and find out what is going on. The butt stock on the old model is what I want only with a 18" barrel. I called Sig they also said the 3 gun isn't made any more. Its the DM now. Guess I will have to wait and see. I guess there could be some more 3 gun models that haven't sold yet.????
 
#22 ·
I'm not aware of what's happened.

The 3 - Gun variation was said to be a limited run.

I didn't know they had a DM / Designated Marksman model available.
 
#24 ·
I noticed that Sig's website was recently updated in the last week or so. What was the "Precision Marksman" appears to now be the "716 DPM". Newly added is the "3 Gun Heavy". I'm not sure what the differences between these two other than the stock.

I want a Precision Marksman (or whatever they are calling them), but I can't seem to get a straight answer on availability. :mad: I'd love to find one of the older ones with the 20" tube and target buttstock.

Looks like 516s are now Gen 3 versions. Not sure what all is different, but the side rails and gas block area have clearly changed.
 
#25 ·
I just took a look at the new designs - I'm sort of glad I got my SIG rifles while they were Gen 2s.
 
#26 ·
went to lgs today supposedly I have on order the R716-H18B-PRM in a 18" so was also told it is out of stock at the moment excepted to be back in stock in2/14 so guess its a wait and see. They also supposedly have the R716-H18B-DM I would take either but prefer the PRM if available
 
#27 ·
I just got an email from SIG today...

Not quite sure how the DMR is supposed to look like, but this is what the email contained...



...and this is how it appears on the website.



Come on, SIG!

Which is which?!
 

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