Steyr Mannlicher · Sniper-Rifle · In Production · 1969
| Weight (empty) | 3900 g (137.6 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1140 mm (44.88") |
| Barrel Length | 650 mm (25.59") |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 860 m/s (2822 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3500 J (2581 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 800 m (875 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: 7.62x51mm NATO
The Steyr SSG 69 (Scharfschützengewehr 69) is a bolt-action sniper rifle that became one of the defining military precision rifles of the Cold War era. Introduced in 1969 for the Austrian Bundesheer, the SSG 69 was revolutionary for its time with its synthetic stock, rotary magazine, and rear-locking bolt design. Its combination of accuracy, reliability, and moderate weight made it one of the most widely adopted military and police sniper rifles in Western countries during the 1970s through 1990...
Country of Origin: Austria