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Steyr SSG 08

Name: Steyr SSG 08
Brand: Österreichische

Bolt action · .308 Winchester · introduced 2008

Also known as SSG 08, Steyr Scharfschützengewehr 08

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About the Steyr SSG 08

The Steyr SSG 08 is a modern bolt-action precision rifle developed by Steyr Mannlicher as the successor to the legendary SSG 69. Designed to meet the Austrian military's requirements for a next-generation sniper system, the SSG 08 features an aluminum folding chassis stock, Steyr's Safe Bolt System (SBS) action, and a cold hammer-forged barrel. The rifle is available in .308 Winchester, .300 Winchester Magnum, and .338 Lapua Magnum, making it a versatile platform for engagements from urban police distances to extended military ranges.

The SSG 08 was developed as a worthy successor to the SSG 69, one of the most influential military sniper rifles of the Cold War era. Steyr's Safe Bolt System, which prevents the bolt from opening unless the trigger is fully released, is one of the safest bolt-action mechanisms ever designed and originated from Steyr's century-long tradition of Austrian military rifle innovation.

Steyr SSG 08 specifications

General

Type: Sniper Rifle
Action: Bolt action
Firing mechanism: Striker-fired
Trigger: Two stage
Trigger pull: 1.4 kg (3.1 lb)
Calibres: .308 Winchester, .300 Winchester Magnum, .338 Lapua Magnum
Magazine capacity: 10 rounds
Magazine: Detachable box magazine

Dimensions

Barrel length: 600 mm (23.6 in)
Overall length: 1180 mm (46.5 in)
Folded length: 908 mm (35.7 in)
Weight (empty): 5.50 kg (12.13 lb)
Weight (loaded): 5.90 kg (13.01 lb)

Barrel

Rifling twist: 1:12 in (305 mm)
Rifling: Right hand
Grooves: 4

Materials

Barrel: Cold hammer forged steel
Receiver / frame: Aluminum alloy
Stock: Aluminum chassis polymer furniture
Finish: matte_black

Performance

Muzzle velocity (typical): 860 m/s (2822 fps)
Muzzle energy (typical): 3592 J (2649 ft·lb)
Effective range: 800 m

History

Introduced: 2008
Production status: In production
Country of origin: AT

Available calibres

.308 Winchester.300 Winchester Magnum.338 Lapua Magnum

Features

Free floating barrel
Cold hammer forged barrel
Folding stock
Adjustable cheek piece
Adjustable length of pull
Adjustable buttpad
Suppressor ready
Full length picatinny rail
Side accessory rails
Versa pod bipod adapter
Safe bolt system
Adjustable trigger

Safety

Manual safety
Cocking safety

The SSG 08 uses Steyr's proprietary Safe Bolt System which features a four-lug rotating bolt with 60-degree throw for rapid cycling. The aluminum chassis stock folds to the right side for compact transport. The trigger is fully adjustable from 1.0 to 2.0 kg pull weight. The rifle uses AI-compatible AICS-pattern magazines in .308 Winchester. In .338 Lapua configuration, the rifle weighs approximately 6.2 kg. The SSG 08-A1 variant adds an improved handguard with M-LOK attachment points.