Steyr SSG 69

The Steyr SSG 69 is a sniper rifle with a bolt-action manufactured and produced by Steyr Mannlicher of Austria. The Sniper Rifle serves as the official sniper rifle for the Austrian Army.

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Background

The designation as the SSG 609 is do to the fact that the rifle was adopted in 1969. The rifle was a revolution and ahead of its time in the use of cold hammer forged barrels and synthetics for accuracy.

The Steyr 69 has several variants, however most have cosmetic differences. The essential only anomaly of the sniper rifle is in the SSG-PIV which utilizes the 409 mm barrel and has a 1-10 twist designed and manufactured to handle the somewhat heavier subsonic ammunition.

Adopted in 1969 (hence the designation), it was ahead of its time with the use of synthetics and cold-hammer forged barrels for accuracy.

Major models

* Steyr SSG 69

* Steyr SSG-PI

* Steyr SSG-PII

* Steyr SSG-PIIK

* Steyr SSG-PIII
* Steyr SSG-PIV

Other specifications

* Magazine: 5 round detachable Mannlicher style rotary magazine / 10 round detachable box magazine
* Weight: 8.8 lb unloaded, no optics
* Sights: Optical Hensoldt 10x42 scope, backup iron sights

Disassembled bolt of the SSG 69
Disassembled bolt of the SSG 69
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Steyr SSG 69
Technical data SSG-PI SSG-PII
Calibers 243 Win., 308 Win. 243 Win., 22-250 Rem.,
308 Win.
Barrel length 25.6" (650 mm) 25.6" (650 mm)
Magazine 5 rounds 5 rounds
Trigger ---------------------------- two stage ----------------------------
Stock Plastic green Plastic black
Type Sights included with heavy barrel
Total length 45.2 inches (115 cm) 46.7 inches (119 cm)
Weight Approx. 8.1 lb Approx. 9.4 lb