Steyr SSG 08

Country: AustriaManufacturer: Steyr Arms (Steyr Mannlicher)

Sniper rifleAustria2008In service

High-performance bolt-action sniper rifle with HAMR aluminium chassis, folding adjustable stock and provision for high-end optics.

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ID — STEYR-SSG-08
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Steyr SSG 08

Steyr Mannlicher
Caliber
.338 Lapua Magnum

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Identity

Designation
Steyr SSG 08
Manufacturer
Steyr Mannlicher
Country
Austria
Year
2008
Category
Sniper rifle
Status
In service

Ballistics

Caliber
.338 Lapua Magnum
Muzzle velocity
915 m/s
Effective range
1500 m

Dimensions

Barrel length
690 mm
Overall length
1020 / 1255 mm
Empty weight
5.5 kg

Mechanics

Operating system
Bolt-action manuale
Bolt / action
Safe Bolt System a 4 tenoni

Feed

System
Caricatore amovibile
Standard capacity
6 rounds

Fire modes

SafeSemi-auto

Historical profile

Introduced in 2008 to the military and police market as a top-tier sniper rifle competing with AI AXMC and Sako TRG.

Chambered primarily in .338 Lapua Magnum, it delivers sub-0.5 MOA accuracy thanks to a heavy cold-hammer-forged barrel and the Safe Bolt System action.

Adopted by Austria's EKO Cobra and several European special-forces units, it has also been used in top-level long-range shooting competitions.

Variants

.308 Win.300 Win Mag.338 Lapua Magnum

Key components

  • ●Stock — Shoulder rest.
  • ●Receiver — Weapon body with internal mechanisms.
  • ●Grip — Primary grip.
  • ●Magazine — Cartridge feed.
  • ●Barrel — Guides the projectile.

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