I purchased an SHR 970 in 30-06 last month from a local dealer the price was $459. It is a much nicer rifle than anything american made you can get for twice the price. bases that fit 2 weaver #25 bases, the leupold QR bases, and there are others call sig and they will tell you all of them.
The reason they stopped selling them, was told to me by SIG in Newhampshire when I called. Its essentailly a 202 without the takedown stock feature, the $479 price was a shot show intro to generate interest.
To really sell them here, SIG wanted to charge $1600 per rifle!!!!!!!!!
They sell real well in Europe for that price!!!!!!
American distributors did not think they would sell well for the price, but you can have your ffl order one from SIG for $1500+
Mine cost $70 more than my rem 700adl, and is sooo much nicer that they cant even be compared, its like a custom rifle by comparison!!!!.
2.5lb clean crisp trigger no need for adjustment or replacement, free floated barrel, beautiful walnut stock has machined bedding blocks.
The barrel is user replacable. Detachable magazine. Silent positive 3 position safety Smooth 60 degree three lug bolt. SIG swiss accuracy and quality, Its a family heirloom. compare it to a SAKO ($1200).
If you can get one for under $500 snap it up you will never get a deal on a rifle this nice and accurate.