Steyr SSG 08
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{{Infobox weapon
| name = Steyr SSG 08
| image = Interpolitex_2011_(405-8).jpg
| image_size = 300
| caption = Several SSG 08s being exhibited at Interpolitex 2011
| origin = Austria
| type = Sniper rifle
| is_ranged = yes
| service =
| used_by = See Users
| wars = Syrian Civil War{{cite web|url=http://armamentresearch.com/the-sniper-weapon-systems-of-russian-forces-in-syria/|title=The Sniper Weapon Systems of Russian Forces in Syria – Armament Research Services|website=armamentresearch.com|date=6 August 2016}}
| designer =
| design_date =
| manufacturer = Steyr Mannlicher
| unit_cost =
| production_date = 2008–present
| number =
| variants = SSG 08 M1{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/SteyrArms/posts/10154023528331259:0|title=Steyr SSG 08 M1 on Steyr Arms' official Facebook page|website=Facebook |accessdate=June 6, 2016}}{{cite web|url=http://gear-report.com/steyr-ssg-08-m1-prototype-rifle-nra-annual-meetings-exhibits-2016|title=Steyr SSG 08 M1 on Gear Report|date=22 May 2016|accessdate=June 6, 2016}}
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| weight = {{convert|12.125|lb|kg|abbr=on}} (.308 Winchester, unloaded, without accessories)
{{convert|13.25|lb|kg|abbr=on}} (.338 Lapua Magnum, unloaded, without accessories)
| length = {{convert|42.9|in|mm|abbr=on}} stock unfolded, {{convert|34.2|in|mm|abbr=on}} stock folded (20 in barrel)
{{convert|46.5|in|mm|abbr=on}} stock unfolded, {{convert|37.8|in|mm|abbr=on}} stock folded (23.6 in barrel)
{{convert|50.1|in|mm|abbr=on}} stock unfolded, {{convert|41.4|in|mm|abbr=on}} stock folded (27.2 in barrel)
| part_length = {{convert|20|in|mm|abbr=on}}
{{convert|23.6|in|mm|abbr=on}}
{{convert|27.2|in|mm|abbr=on}}
| width =
| height =
| diameter =
| cartridge = .243 Winchester
.308 Winchester
.300 Winchester Magnum
.338 Lapua Magnum
| action = Bolt-action
| rate =
| velocity =
| range =
| max_range =
| feed = 10-round detachable box magazine (.243 Winchester, .308 Winchester)
8-round detachable box magazine (.300 Win Mag)
6-round detachable box magazine (.338 Lapua Magnum)
| sights = 20 MOA Picatinny rail
}}
The Steyr SSG 08 ({{langx|de|Scharfschützengewehr 2008|lit=sharpshooter rifle [model] 08}}) is an Austrian bolt-action sniper rifle developed and produced by Steyr Mannlicher. The rifle is a further evolution of Steyr’s earlier SSG 04 sniper rifle.
Design
It is a highly accurate bolt action sniper rifle, with a folding stock and an adjustable cheek piece and butt plate. It is equipped with a bipod and a "butt spike" monopod for added stability. The pistol grip is customisable by changing the front and back straps. The rifle has a Picatinny rail for mounting optics. The rifle also features an improved muzzle brake over the SSG 04, with the ability to attach a suppressor.
Introduced in 2008, Steyr claims EKO Cobra, Austria's primary counter-terrorism unit, had its hand in developing this weapon.{{cite web|url=https://steyrarms.com/firearms/sporting-rifles/ssg-08.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151121040628/http://steyrarms.com/firearms/sporting-rifles/ssg-08.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 21, 2015|title=Steyr SSG 08 on Steyr Arms' official website|accessdate=June 6, 2016}} The SSG 08 utilises the Safe Bolt System (SBS) action, cold hammer-forged barrels, trigger units and magazines of its parent, the SSG 04, but features an aluminium alloy stock, with side-folding, fully adjustable butt and additional Picatinny rails on the forend. The SSG 08 is advertised as capable of sub-MOA accuracy with proper ammunition.
The SSG 08 is based on Steyr's SBS rotary bolt action with four frontal locking lugs, arranged in pairs. It also features free-floated, cold hammer-forged heavy barrels, which are available in 20 inch (.308 Winchester), 23.6 inch (.243 Winchester, .308 Winchester, .300 Winchester Magnum) and 27.2 inch (.338 Lapua Magnum) lengths. Feed is from detachable double-column box magazines, which hold ten .243 Winchester or .308 Winchester, eight .300 Winchester Magnum or six .338 Lapua Magnum rounds. The single-stage trigger is factory set for optimum performance, but can be adjusted by the user. It is not equipped with iron sights.{{cite web|url=http://world.guns.ru/sniper/sniper-rifles/at/steyr-ssg-0-e.html|title=Steyr SSG 08 on Modern Firearms|date=27 October 2010|accessdate=June 6, 2016}}
Users
- {{flag|Armenia}}: Observed with Armenian Armed Forces snipers during Second Nagorno-Karabakh War.{{cite web |title=war_noir/status/1314999323915153408 |url=https://twitter.com/war_noir/status/1314999323915153408 |website=Twitter |language=en}}{{cite web |title=war_noir/status/1315242213287366656 |url=https://twitter.com/war_noir/status/1315242213287366656 |website=Twitter |language=en}}
- {{flag|Austria}}: Used by Jagdkommando{{cite web |last1=Wilk |first1=Remigiusz |title=Austrian special forces receive sniper rifles |url=https://www.janes.com/article/84845/austrian-special-forces-receive-sniper-rifles |website=IHS Jane's 360 |access-date=27 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181127192048/https://www.janes.com/article/84845/austrian-special-forces-receive-sniper-rifles |archive-date=27 November 2018 |location=Warsaw |date=27 November 2018 |url-status=live}}
- {{flag|Azerbaijan}}: Used by Azerbaijani Special Forces and State Border Service (DSX){{Cite web|url=https://ordu.az/az/news/153418|title=DSX-nin silahlanmasında mövcud olan snayper tüfəngləri - HƏRBİ EKSPERT (I YAZI)}}
- {{flag|Croatia}}{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/rrGRsPongj/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/specialforcesglobal/786750163923400739 |archive-date=2021-12-25 |url-access=registration|title=@specialforcesglobal on Instagram: "Croatian Special Forces in action #specialforces #croatia #hk #hk416 #hk416a5 #g36 #nocompromise #steyr #ssg08 #peq15 #mich20001…"|website=Instagram}}{{cbignore}}{{better source needed|date=May 2020}}
- {{flag|Germany}}{{citation needed|date=May 2020}}
- {{Flag|Greece}}: Used by Hellenic Army snipers Steyr SSG M1 variant.{{Cite web|title=Steyr |date=23 March 2021|url=https://doureios.com/tyfekia-eleftherou-skopeftou-steyr-ssg-m1-promitheftikan-oi-dynameis-eidikon-epiheiriseon/}}
- {{flag|Indonesia}}: Used by Indonesian National Police Mobile Brigade Corps (Brimob){{Cite web |date=2021-04-04 |title=Di Lapangan Tembak AWR Buding, Gubernur Jajal Senapan Sniper |url=https://babelprov.go.id/di-lapangan-tembak-awr-buding-gubernur-jajal-senapan-sniper |access-date=2022-04-28 |website=Provinsi Kepulauan Bangka Belitung |language=id}}
- {{flag|Free Papua}}: Used by the Free Papua Movement, captured from Indonesian security forces{{Cite web |title=Spesifikasi Senjata SSG08 dan AK 101 Milik Brimob yang Dirampas KKB Papua Pimpinan Egianus Kogoya |url=https://jogja.tribunnews.com/2022/06/21/spesifikasi-senjata-ssg08-dan-ak-101-milik-brimob-yang-dirampas-kkb-papua-pimpinan-egianus-kogoya |access-date=2023-05-02 |website=Tribunjogja.com |language=id-ID}}
- {{flag|Norway}}{{cite web|url=https://www.politiforum.no/artikler/skarpskytterne-oppgraderer-med-nytt-vapen-og-nytt-kurs/387134|title=Skarpskytterne oppgraderer med nytt våpen og nytt kurs|publisher=}}
- {{flag|North Korea}}: Smuggled in or copies developed for Special Forces. {{cite web|publisher=The Strait’s Times |title=North Korea’s Kim fires new sniper rifle while visiting troops |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/north-korea-leader-kim-jong-un-visits-military-training-base}}
- {{flag|Russia}}: Observed with Russian troops involved in the Syrian Civil War. It has also been seen in use by the Russian FSO.
- {{flag|Slovenia}}{{citation needed|date=May 2020}}
- {{flag|Turkey}}: Used by Police Special Operation Department.{{Cite web|date=2016-11-30|title=Einsatz von Scharfschützengewehren des Typs Steyr SSG 08 durch die Antiterrorspezialeinheit der türkischen Polizei|url=https://www.sevimdagdelen.de/einsatz-von-scharfschuetzengewehren-des-typs-steyr-ssg-08-durch-die-antiterrorspezialeinheit-der-tuerkischen-polizei/|access-date=2020-10-19|website=Sevim Dagdelen|language=de-DE}}
References
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