SIG SSG 3000
SIG Sauer · Sniper Rifle · In Production · 1992
Also known as: SSG 3000, SIG Sauer SSG 3000, SSG 3000 Patrol
Overview
The SIG SSG 3000 is a Swiss-German bolt-action precision sniper rifle developed jointly by SIG (Schweizerische Industrie-Gesellschaft) and J.P. Sauer & Sohn. Originally designed for law enforcement sharpshooter applications, the SSG 3000 has found worldwide adoption by both military and police units. The rifle features a unique six-lug bolt that locks directly into the barrel extension rather than the receiver, isolating barrel harmonics from the receiver for improved accuracy. Chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO, the SSG 3000 feeds from a five-round detachable box magazine and features a fully adjustable two-stage trigger, McMillan fiberglass stock with adjustable cheek piece, and a cold hammer-forged barrel. The rifle is renowned for its sub-MOA accuracy out of the box and has become one of the most widely adopted police sniper rifles in Europe and North America.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 5400 g (190.5 oz) |
| Weight (loaded) | 5700 g (201.1 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1180 mm (46.46") |
| Barrel Length | 600 mm (23.62") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Two Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 15 N (3.4 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 860 m/s (2822 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3592 J (2649 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 800 m (875 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 3700 m (4046 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 305 mm (12.01") |
| Number of Grooves | 4 |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy |
| Barrel Material | Cold Hammer Forged Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Matte Black |
Calibers
- .308 Winchester · primary · 7.62x51mm NATO — also known as .308 Win, 7.62x51mm, 7.62 NATO
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety, Firing Pin Safety
- Features: Free Floating Barrel, Cold Hammer Forged Barrel, Adjustable Trigger, Adjustable Cheek Piece, Adjustable Length Of Pull, Six Lug Bolt, Barrel Locking Lugs, Accessory Rail
Variants
- SSG 3000 Patrol — Law Enforcement
- SSG 3000 Tactical — Tactical
Service history
Operators
- German Federal Police (GSG 9) · adopted 1992
- Swiss Police Forces · adopted 1992
- United States Secret Service
- Turkish Armed Forces
- Singaporean Armed Forces
- Malaysian Armed Forces
Production
Production years: 1992-present
Production numbers not publicly disclosed. Manufactured in Switzerland, Germany, and the United States at various points.
Origin
Country of origin: Switzerland
Notes
The SSG 3000's distinctive six-lug bolt design locks into the barrel extension rather than the receiver proper, a feature that theoretically improves accuracy by decoupling barrel harmonics from receiver flex. The rifle is available with barrel lengths of 460mm (18 inch) for the Patrol variant and 600mm (23.5 inch) for the standard model. The adjustable two-stage trigger can be tuned from approximately 1.0 to 2.0 kg pull weight. Early production was in Switzerland by SIG and later moved to German production by J.P. Sauer & Sohn. The US-market version was produced by SIG Sauer Inc. in Exeter, New Hampshire.
Background
The SSG 3000 was born from a collaboration between Swiss precision engineering and German gunmaking tradition. Its six-lug bolt locking into the barrel rather than the receiver was considered revolutionary at the time of introduction, and the rifle quickly became the gold standard for European police marksman teams. It has been trusted by the German GSG 9 counter-terrorism unit and reportedly by the United States Secret Service for protective detail operations.