A local gunshop owner told me that most 716 models besides 2014 models and newer are pieces of junk and are very inaccurate. He also said that people make a mistake when they shoot .308 out of it since it's designed for 7.62x51.... Despite the PDF from Sig's website says, "Get a .308 caliber short stroke pushrod in an Ar platform." Not to mention everyone who has reviewed the weapon used .308 and sources have said Sig has made it clear it can fire .308. I know it's a hotter round than 7.62x51 but I'm sure Sig knew what it was doing in it's development.
So I'm mainly being inquisitive on the first statement. Is there any truth to this and have issues been an issue with the 716?
Another local gunshop also says he doesn't really support Sig anymore because they are producing cheaply made weapons and won't use or buy one for himself. Yet, my cousin who is in a Swat team in NH that works with Sig all the time loves them to death.
Anyways, I thought I'd share this and see what you guys thought about these "gun shop " owners opinions.