What’s SIG Freedom Days? | Gun Talk Radio

Published on October 18, 2022
Duration: 10:26

The SIG Freedom Days event in New Hampshire offered attendees the opportunity to shoot a wide variety of SIG Sauer firearms, alongside products from partners like Mossberg and Expedition Archery. The event also featured guest speakers, influencers, and live demonstrations. A significant portion of the discussion focused on a challenging moose hunt in Newfoundland, highlighting the durability and performance of SIG Sauer's Cross rifle prototype in .300 Win Mag under extreme conditions, including difficult terrain and high winds.

Quick Summary

SIG Freedom Days is a major firearms event where attendees can shoot over 30 SIG Sauer models, plus offerings from partners like Mossberg. The event also features guest speakers and demonstrations. SIG Sauer is planning to expand these events and is developing long-action Cross rifles for backcountry hunting, with prototypes already tested in extreme conditions like a Newfoundland moose hunt.

Chapters

  1. 00:04Intro to SIG Freedom Days
  2. 00:16Host Misses SIG Freedom Days
  3. 00:36SIG Representatives Join
  4. 00:42Interview with Tom Taylor (SIG)
  5. 00:56SIG Freedom Days Event Details
  6. 01:11Factory Closure for Employees
  7. 01:26Attendance Numbers
  8. 01:32Carnival of Guns
  9. 01:40Event Admission and Shooting
  10. 01:54Number of Shooting Bays
  11. 01:59Partner Brands (Mossberg, Expedition Archery)
  12. 02:08Guest Speakers and Influencers
  13. 02:15Stage Presentations & Demonstrations
  14. 02:21Importance of Hands-On Shooting
  15. 02:30Previous Events (Arizona, New Hampshire)
  16. 02:38Future Event Locations
  17. 02:47CEO's Excitement and Mini Events
  18. 03:03Smaller Regional Events
  19. 03:08Event Sell-Outs
  20. 03:20Arizona Event Capacity
  21. 03:33New Hampshire Academy Size
  22. 03:40Learning from Attendee Feedback
  23. 03:45Interacting with New Shooters
  24. 04:02Low Intimidation Factor
  25. 04:09Staff and Instructors Present
  26. 04:14World Class Shooters (Miculek, Horner)
  27. 04:22Jerry Miculek's Presence
  28. 04:30Shotgun vs. Handgun Shoot-off
  29. 04:41Guest Speaker: AWR Hawkins
  30. 04:48Jack Wilson and Texas Church Incident
  31. 04:58Dog Show: Justin Milnick and Pepper
  32. 05:07Guest Speaker: Mark Geist (Benghazi)
  33. 05:14Laundry List of Attendees
  34. 05:22Tom Taylor's Recent Travels
  35. 05:24Newfoundland Moose Hunt
  36. 05:35Testing SIG Firearms in the Field
  37. 05:43SIG Cross Rifle Prototype (.300 Win Mag)
  38. 05:54Hunt as Adventure of a Lifetime
  39. 06:01Terrain and Weather Challenges
  40. 06:07Testing Physical Limits
  41. 06:14Conditions for Shooting a Moose
  42. 06:20Testing Equipment to the Max
  43. 06:24The True Nature of Hunting
  44. 06:45The Experience of Being Outdoors
  45. 06:50Most Treacherous Hunt
  46. 07:03Stretched to Personal Limits
  47. 07:06Guide: Kevin Miller (Retired Boston Bruin)
  48. 07:20Tracking System and Distance Covered
  49. 07:24Steps and Elevation Gain/Loss
  50. 07:36Pushing Personal Limits
  51. 07:40Success and Equipment Testing
  52. 07:50Testing Optics, Ammunition, Guns
  53. 07:5440 mph Wind During Shot
  54. 08:03SIG Cross Suitability for Hunting
  55. 08:04Lightweight and Folding Stock
  56. 08:14SIG Optics and Ammunition
  57. 08:17Wringing Out and Beating Up Equipment
  58. 08:22Built for Backcountry Hunting
  59. 08:34First Time Moose Hunt
  60. 08:41Difficulties of Moose Habitat
  61. 08:50Moose Camouflage Abilities
  62. 09:00Takamur Terrain Description
  63. 09:15Nimbleness of Moose in Terrain
  64. 09:25Release of Long Action Cross Rifles
  65. 09:31Target Release for Next Hunting Season
  66. 09:38Success of Current Cross Calibers
  67. 09:49Need for Traditional Long Action Calibers
  68. 09:51Planned Long Action Calibers
  69. 10:02Thanks to Tom Taylor
  70. 10:10SIG Sauer Website

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SIG Freedom Days?

SIG Freedom Days is a large-scale event hosted by SIG Sauer where attendees can shoot a wide variety of their firearms, including handguns, rifles, and shotguns. It also features guest speakers, demonstrations, and opportunities to interact with industry professionals and influencers.

What firearms can be shot at SIG Freedom Days?

At SIG Freedom Days, participants can shoot over 30 different SIG Sauer firearm models. The event also partners with other brands, offering opportunities to shoot select Mossberg shotguns and Expedition Archery crossbows.

What are the upcoming plans for SIG Freedom Days?

SIG Sauer is planning to expand its Freedom Days events to a third location and is considering hosting smaller regional events across the country. They aim to make these experiences more accessible to a wider audience.

How did the SIG Cross rifle perform on a moose hunt?

A prototype SIG Cross rifle in .300 Win Mag was used on a challenging moose hunt in Newfoundland. It performed exceptionally well under extreme conditions, including 40 mph winds and difficult terrain, proving its durability and reliability for backcountry hunting.

When will the long-action SIG Cross rifles be available?

SIG Sauer is working to release long-action variants of the Cross rifle in popular calibers like .30-06, .270, .300 Win Mag, and 7mm-08. The company is aiming for these new models to be available for the next hunting season, likely by August or September.

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