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 | |
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 A SIG Sauer SSG 3000 bolt action rifle fitted with a Zeiss Victory Diavari 3-12x56 telescopic sight with Zeiss inner rail. | |
| Type | Sniper rifle |
| Place of origin | Germany |
| Service history | |
| Used by | See Users |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | SIG Sauer |
| Produced | 1992–present[1] |
| Variants | Patrol, Target, Supertarget |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 5.44 kg (11.99 lb) |
| Length | 1,180 mm (46.5 in) |
| Barrel length | 600 mm (23.6 in) |
| Width | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| Height | 152 mm (6.0 in) |
| Cartridge | 7.62×51mm NATO |
| Action | Bolt-action |
| Muzzle velocity | 800 m/s (2,625 ft/s) - 830 m/s (2,723 ft/s) |
| Effective firing range | 900 m (984 yd) |
| Feed system | 5-round detachable internal magazine |
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