VEB Fahrzeug- und Jagdwaffenwerk Ernst Thälmann · Sniper-Rifle · Out Of Production · 1982
| Weight (empty) | 5000 g (176.4 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1108 mm (43.62") |
| Barrel Length | 585 mm (23.03") |
| Magazine Capacity | 6 rounds |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 880 m/s (2887 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 1328 J (979 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 600 m (656 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: 5.45x39mm
The SSG 82 (Scharfschützengewehr 82, 'Sharpshooter's Rifle 82') is an East German bolt-action sniper rifle chambered in the unusual choice of 5.45x39mm Soviet cartridge. Designed and manufactured by VEB Fahrzeug- und Jagdwaffenwerk Ernst Thälmann in Suhl, the rifle was primarily issued to the Stasi (Ministry for State Security) during the 1980s. The SSG 82 features a cold-hammer forged receiver and free-floating semi-bull profile barrel with a target crown, providing excellent accuracy for its c...
Country of Origin: Germany