The short answer

The Savage Axis XP .308 Win Bolt-Action Rifle with 3-9x40 Scope and the Sig Sauer Cross Gen 1 .308 Win 16" Lightweight Bolt-Action Rifle are both bolt-action rifles. The Savage Axis XP .308 Win Bolt-Action Rifle with 3-9x40 Scope is the more affordable option, starting at $406.99 versus $1699.99. On the spec sheet, the Sig Sauer Cross Gen 1 .308 Win 16" Lightweight Bolt-Action Rifle carries more rounds (5 rounds vs 4 rounds) and the Sig Sauer Cross Gen 1 .308 Win 16" Lightweight Bolt-Action Rifle is lighter (104 oz vs 121.6 oz).

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the Savage Axis XP .308 Win Bolt-Action Rifle with 3-9x40 Scope and the Sig Sauer Cross Gen 1 .308 Win 16" Lightweight Bolt-Action Rifle?

Both are chambered in .308 Win. They differ mainly in capacity (4 rounds vs 5 rounds), barrel length (22" vs 16"), overall length (42.5" vs 36.5") and weight (121.6 oz vs 104 oz).

Which is cheaper, the Savage Axis XP .308 Win Bolt-Action Rifle with 3-9x40 Scope or the Sig Sauer Cross Gen 1 .308 Win 16" Lightweight Bolt-Action Rifle?

The Savage Axis XP .308 Win Bolt-Action Rifle with 3-9x40 Scope is currently the cheaper of the two, with a lowest listed price of $406.99 compared with $1699.99 for the Sig Sauer Cross Gen 1 .308 Win 16" Lightweight Bolt-Action Rifle. Dealer prices are live and can change.

Which holds more rounds, the Savage Axis XP .308 Win Bolt-Action Rifle with 3-9x40 Scope or the Sig Sauer Cross Gen 1 .308 Win 16" Lightweight Bolt-Action Rifle?

The Sig Sauer Cross Gen 1 .308 Win 16" Lightweight Bolt-Action Rifle has the higher magazine capacity at 5 rounds, versus 4 rounds for the Savage Axis XP .308 Win Bolt-Action Rifle with 3-9x40 Scope.