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SIG SSG-2000
General Facts
- TYPE
Sniper rifle - ORIGIN
Switzerland - NICKNAMES
- - DESIGNED
Mid 1980's - DESIGNER
SIG Arms - PRODUCTION
1989 - ? - PRODUCERS
Germany - Sauer - QUANTITY
Unknown - UNIT COST
Unknown - CHARACTERISTICS
Good accuracy
Good ergonomics
Not rugged enough for military use
Introduction
The SSG-2000 is a bolt action sniper rifle of Swiss origin. It was developed specifically for law enforcement use by the German firm J.P. Sauer & Sohn. The newer SSG-3000 has replaced the SSG-2000 in production although both were produced concurrently for some time.
Design
The design has been derived from the Sauer 80/90 target rifle. It is a bolt action rifle with a rotating handle and non-rotating bolt. The barrel is free floating and a muzzle brake is installed. The furniture is wooden and the stock is adjustable. Normally Schmidt &Bender 1.5-6x42 variable power or Zeiss Diatal ZA 8x56 optical sight is fitted. There are no backup iron sights.
Firepower
The SSG-2000 fires the 7.62x51mm NATO round from a 4 round detachable box magazine. The accuracy is reportedly very good and sub-MOA accuracy can be achieved. The maximum effective range is about 1.000 meters.
Users
The SSG-2000 has been adopted by many law enforcement agencies around the world. Due to its age many have been replaced by more modern alternatives.
SSG-2000
The SSG-2000 was produced only in a single variant. It can be identified by its smooth wooden furniture and unique muzzle brake.
- Specifications:
- SSG-2000
| Type | Sniper rifle |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 7.62x51mm NATO |
| Magazine | 4 round detachable magazine |
| Operation | Bolt-action |
| Fire selector | 0-1 |
| Rate of fire | Bolt-action |
| Barrel length | 610 mm |
|---|---|
| Rifling | ? |
| Muzzle velocity | ? |
| Stock | Fixed, adjustable |
| Length | 1.210 mm |
| Width | ? |
| Height | ? |
|---|---|
| Weight | 6.6 kg empty with scope |
| Sights | Optical sight |
| Remarks | optional bipod |
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