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Steyr SSG 69 PIModel: Steyr SSG 69
While not as famous as the Steyr Scout or a multitude of other sniper rifles that have appeared in film, TV, and video games for years, the SSG 69 is still an excellent weapon that deserves respect. It was first produced in 1969 for the Austrian Army and was ahead of its time: it used a synthetic stock and cold hammer-forged barrel for increased accuracy, two common design choices today. Ironically, despite the advanced design it mainly uses a rotary magazine design designed by Mannlicher before World War I. It has been the standard sniper rifle of the Austrian Army for several decades now and has seen use with worldwide police and military forces.

The PI is the name given to the civilian variant. The majority of the variants have mostly cosmetic differences except for the PIV, which has a shorter barrel rifled to allow for heavy subsonic ammunition to be accurately used.



Specifications:
Weight:
 4kg (8.82lb) (SSG 69 PI)
4.2kg (9.3lb) (SSG 69 PII)
3.8kg (8.4lb) (SSG 69 PIV)
Length:
 1,119 mm (46.7 in) (SSG 69 PI)
1,119 mm (46.7 in) (SSG 69 PII)
1,003mm (39.5in) (SSG 69 PIV)
Barrel Length:
 650mm (25.6in) (SSG 69 PI, SSG 69 PII)
409mm (16.1in) (SSG 69 PIV)
Cartridge:
 7.62x51mm NATO/.308 Winchester
.243 Winchester
.22-250 Remington (PII)
Action:
 Bolt-action
Muzzle Velocity:
 Varies by type of round used.
Effective Range:
 800m (875yd)
Feed System:
 Detachable box magazine. 5, 10
Sights:
 Variable by user preference. Usually uses telescopic sight.
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Where to find

The SSG 69 is a rifle with a good reputation in many shooting circles, but this commands a high price: such quality runs up to $1900.


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Complexity

Like any bolt-action, the design is generally simpler and easier to maintain than a semi-automatic weapon. One thing to note is the use of a synthetic stock, which can easily be damaged by solvents used for cleaning the weapon.
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Controls

List all controls in a bullet point format, with their location and how to manipulate them; what does what, basically. Example below.
  • Safety: Located on the right side of the bolt. Back for SAFE, forward for FIRE.
  • Magazine catches: Located on the sides of the magazine itself.
  • Bolt handle: Located on the right side of the upper receiver.

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Loading

Condition One, or "Locked and Cocked." Chamber loaded, magazine full, hammer cocked and safety applied.
  1. Point the firearm in a safe direction. Critical step in case the gun accidentally discharges!
  2. Pull the safety back to activate it.
  3. Pull the bolt handle up and to the rear to expose the chamber. Take a single cartridge and push it into the chamber.
  4. Push the bolt handle forward and down to close and lock the bolt. Take a loaded magazine and push it up into the magazine well until it clicks.
Condition Two. Chamber loaded, magazine full, hammer down, safety off.

    Cannot be done.

Condition Three. Chamber empty, magazine full, hammer down, safety off.
  1. Point the firearm in a safe direction. Critical step in case the gun accidentally discharges!
  2. Take a loaded magazine and push it up into the magazine well until it clicks.

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Unloading

How to unload the firearm and make safe. Presented in a numbered list.
  1. Point the firearm in a safe direction. Critical step in case the gun accidentally discharges!
  2. Pull the safety back to activate it.
  3. Push the magazine catches on the sides of the magazine and pull it from the weapon.
  4. Pull the bolt handle back to eject the chambered round. Visually check the chamber for any ammunition.
  5. Close the bolt.
  6. Disengage the safety.
  7. Pull the trigger.

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Field Stripping

How to disassemble the firearm for cleaning. Presented in a numbered list.
  1. Point the firearm in a safe direction. Critical step in case the gun accidentally discharges!
  2. Unload the weapon as described above.
  3. If a scope is attached, open the clamp screws on the side and pull the scope back and off.
  4. Open the bolt, pull the trigger, and slide the bolt out of the receiver.
Reverse to reassemble.


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