SIG Sauer SSG 3000

The SIG Sauer SSG 3000 (Scharfschützengewehr 3000, literally Sharpshooter Rifle 3000)[2] is a bolt-action, magazine fed rifle chambered in 7.62×51mm NATO. It was developed in Germany. It is a common law enforcement sniper rifle in both Europe and the United States. The SSG 3000 was developed by SIG Sauer GmbH and is well renowned for its high quality.

SIG Sauer SSG 3000
A SIG Sauer SSG 3000 bolt action rifle fitted with a Zeiss Victory Diavari 3-12x56 telescopic sight with Zeiss inner rail.
TypeSniper rifle
Place of originGermany
Service history
Used bySee Users
Production history
ManufacturerSIG Sauer
Produced1992–present[1]
VariantsPatrol, Target, Supertarget
Specifications
Mass5.44 kg (11.99 lb)
Length1,180 mm (46.5 in)
Barrel length600 mm (23.6 in)
Width95 mm (3.7 in)
Height152 mm (6.0 in)
Cartridge7.62×51mm NATO
ActionBolt-action
Muzzle velocity800 m/s (2,625 ft/s) - 830 m/s (2,723 ft/s)
Effective firing range900 m (984 yd)
Feed system5-round detachable internal magazine

Specifications

The rifle comes in two barrel lengths, either 46 or 60 cm (18 or 23.5 inches). The Patrol models action is imported from Germany and mated to a USA made stock by SIG Sauer, NH.[3] The SSG 3000 typically sold in the United States is known for having two stock options. The first stock was created by McMillan USA and is a robust fiberglass aluminum design. The second stock design is an aluminum bedded composite stock, of an OEM design.

Regardless of the country of final assembly, the SIG 3000 has the uncommon feature of a quick change barrel system. The barrel can be replaced in under 15 minutes by removing the stock and three screws using a 5 mm hex key, and then properly reinserting the new barrel and screws. There are several vendors that make drop-in replacement barrels in 6mm Creedmoor, 6.5mm Creedmoor, .260 Remington (6.5-08 A-Square), 6.5×55mm, .308 Winchester, and other cartridges based on the 7.62×51mm NATO cartridge standard.

Users

See also

References
  1. Test: SIG SAUER SSG 3000 - all4shooters "[..] the SIG SAUER SSG 3000 precision rifle premiered as far back as IWA in March 1992"
  2. SIG SAUER SSG 3000 Target mit Tasche und RWS Munition - all4shooters.com
  3. "Gun Review: Sig Sauer SSG 3000 Patrol 7.62mm". tactical-life.com. Archived from the original on 16 February 2017. Retrieved 15 February 2017.
  4. "SIG-Sauer SSG 3000 Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle - Switzerland". Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
  6. ": Neue Vorwürfe gegen Sig Sauer wegen Waffenlieferungen in Krisenregionen". 20 July 2014. Archived from the original on 21 July 2014. Retrieved 19 July 2014 – via Spiegel Online.
  7. Montes, Julio A. (May 2000). "Infantry Weapons of the Salvadoran Forces". Small Arms Review. Vol. 3 no. 8. Archived from the original on 19 January 2019. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
  8. "Military Issued Sniper Rifles - Sniper Central". Archived from the original on 25 October 2014. Retrieved 17 July 2010.
  9. "Zemessargs vairs lupatas nelasa". Archived from the original on 29 March 2018. Retrieved 29 March 2018.
  10. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 12 March 2010. Retrieved 25 November 2010.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  11. "일발필중! 해병대 특수수색대 스나이퍼". www.rokmcus.com. Archived from the original on 15 December 2014.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.