A durable synthetic stock resists weather and rough use and features removable spacers in the butt of the stock to adjust length of pull. The new Steyr SSG 08’s barrels are cold-hammered, allowing for a harder and smoother internal barrel that causes less friction and is less prone to corrosion.The Steyr Mannlicher Pro Hunter offers a modern compliment to other traditional platforms. In 2015, Steyr terminated production of the SSG 69, and the Steyr SSG 08 is touted to be its successor with the Austrian Army. Through the years, it has been used in many conflicts in the Middle East and Asia and is currently the standard sniper rifle for the Austrian Army.

The Austrian-built Steyr SSG 69 is one of the best sniper rifles in terms of accuracy and precision for many years. It is now available commercially, with a walnut stock and Walther match-grade adjustable sights it makes an excellent full-bore match rifle. In use Steyr SSG 69 is very accurate, giving 3 ½ inch groups at 30 yards, though as with most rifles of this type the accuracy relies greatly upon the quality of the military-grade ammunition. It is also less likely to be seen than a wooden stock and has a matte surface which gives a good grip at all points, though the pistol grip and fore-end have additional stippling. The stock and butt are made of olive-drab self-colored glass-reinforced fiber plastic material which is rot-resistant, impervious to rain, and fairly resistant to casual impact damage. The same mounting can also be used for infrared or image intensifying night sights. In normal use, Steyr SSG 69 will be aimed by a telescope and the receiver is ribbed to take the Kahles “Helia 6S2” which is standard issue. Iron sights are fitted for emergency use, a blade foresight, and “V” notch backsight. Steyr SSG 69 is the First ‘Modern’ Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle produced in 1969 and still used by various police and military units worldwide (Photo: XY) There is a specially-adapted 10-round box magazine which will fit in place of the spool should this be desired. The rear face of the magazine is closed by a transparent panel, so that the firer can slip the magazine out and, without moving it, can check on its contents and replace it. The magazine is the Schoenauer rotating spool-type, not seen on a military rifle since the fore mentioned 1900 model, and it can be quickly removed from the bottom of the stock by squeezing in two grips on its base.

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