Firearms|Rifles

Yesterday, SIG Sauer announced the introduction of the 716i Tread rifle. The new 716i Tread is a direct impingement AR-10 platform that was built with versatility in mind. The new 716i Tread allows for accurate long-range shooting and hunting while maintaining a lightweight design. The new 716i Tread is easily customizable with the current lineup of Tread branded accessories. The new 716i Tread will be priced to sell under $1,400 according to SIG in the press release. When official pricing comes available we will disclose that information.

SIG SAUER’s press release and product description will be located below.

Press Release

NEWINGTON, N.H., (March 24, 2020) – SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to introduce the 716i TREAD, a direct impingement, AR-10 platform that provides versatility for long-range shooting and hunting while maintaining a lightweight design for easy carry. The 716i TREAD is easily customizable with existing TREAD branded accessories.

“The TREAD brand has gained recognition for offering premium products, at a competitive price point, that are designed, engineered and built with the same quality and innovation consumers expect from any SIG SAUER product,” said Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, Commercial Sales. “The 716i TREAD brings the power of the AR-10 platform to the TREAD series and is an exciting expansion to the line. The rifle is lightweight with premium features right out of the box, and consumers can anticipate an affordable price point below $1,400 in stores. For those consumers that want to customize their rifle, they have the freedom to grow with TREAD branded accessories already available in stores that fit the 716i TREAD.”
The SIG SAUER 716i TREAD is a lightweight, forged aluminum receiver, direct impingement rifle that comes optics ready and features a precision nitride coated, carbon steel barrel, an ambidextrous lower receiver, a free-floating M-LOK™ handguard, a 2 stage Matchlite Duo Trigger, a six-position adjustable stock, and comes chambered in 308 WIN.

Specs

716i TREAD Specs:


Overall Length: 37in.
Overall Height: 8in.
Overall Width: 2.5in.
Barrel Length: 16in.
Barrel Twist: 1:10in.
Weight (incl. magazine): 8.5lbs.

The SIG SAUER 716i TREAD is currently shipping and available for purchase at retailers nationwide. Complete product specs and information for the 716i TREAD are available at sigsauer.com.

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