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The '''SIG-Sauer SSG 2000''' is a [[bolt-action]], [[magazine (firearm)|magazine]] fed [[rifle]]. It is a popular law enforcement [[sniper rifle]] in Europe, Asia and the United States.
The '''SIG-Sauer SSG 2000''' is a [[bolt-action]], [[magazine (firearm)|magazine]] fed [[rifle]].


==Service use==
==Service use==
The SSG-2000 sniper rifle is a joint effort by Swiss company SIG Arms (now SAN Swiss Arms) and German company J.P.Sauer & Sohn. Production of the SSG-2000 started in 1989 and it is still in production. SSG-2000 is used by many police units in Argentina, Great Britain, Jordan, Malaysia, Switzerland, Taiwan and in other countries.
The SSG-2000 sniper rifle is a joint effort by Swiss company SIG Arms (now SAN Swiss Arms) and German company J.P.Sauer & Sohn. Production of the SSG-2000 started in 1989 and it is still in production.


==Description==
==Description==

Revision as of 08:41, 31 May 2010

SIG-Sauer SSG 2000
File:SIG Sauer SSG 2000.jpg
SIG-Sauer SSG 2000
TypeSniper rifle
Place of origin Germany,   Switzerland
Service history
Used bySee Users
Production history
ManufacturerSchweizerische Industrie Gesellschaft (SIG)
Produced1989 - Present
Specifications
Mass6.6 kg empty with scope
Length1210 mm
Barrel length610 mm

Cartridge7.62x51mm NATO
.300 Winchester Magnum
7.5x55mm Swiss
ActionBolt-action
Effective firing range1000 m 7.62 mm NATO
1100 m .300 Winchester Magnum
1000 m 7.5 mm Swiss
Feed system4-rounds detachable box magazine
Sightsdetachable aperture type iron sights day or night optics

The SIG-Sauer SSG 2000 is a bolt-action, magazine fed rifle.

Service use

The SSG-2000 sniper rifle is a joint effort by Swiss company SIG Arms (now SAN Swiss Arms) and German company J.P.Sauer & Sohn. Production of the SSG-2000 started in 1989 and it is still in production.

Description

The SSG-2000 is derived from the Sauer 80/90 target rifle (also known as the STR, Scandinavian Target Rifle). It has a bolt action with rotating handle, but non-rotating bolt. When the handle is rotated to close the action, six lugs are driven onwards from the rear part of the bolt body to lock into the receiver. The action also features a loaded chamber indicator. The heavy barrel is hammer-forged and has a flash hider/muzzle brake unit installed. The wooden stock is adjustable. The trigger is two-stage.

The SSG-2000 has no iron sights by default and is usually fitted with Schmidt & Bender X1.5-6x42 variable power or Zeiss Diatal ZA 8x56T fixed power telescope sight.

See also