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    M70 Sniper Build, new to me.

    Now, that is some rifle ! For sure.
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    STEYR SSG69 QUESTIONS

    Torf, The Steyr Mannlicher SSG 69 rifles - all models - have been sold all over the world from 1969 till 2015 and many are still in use today, including war zones. I think that they have always been scarce and the people who own them really cling to them in a peculiar way. From what I can see...
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    STEYR SSG69 QUESTIONS

    Your SSG 69 P2 has iron sights (the hood does not seem to be directly over the front sight), like an SSG 69 P1. Unusual. I own one SSG P2 rifle, with the iron sights too, that I bought in 2010 from Steyr Arms, Trussville, Alabama, via a Canadian importer. The trigger guard/magwell on your rifle...
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    STEYR SSG69 QUESTIONS

    And a BIG thank you for your Post # 9 above and your pics too !
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    STEYR SSG69 QUESTIONS

    Torf, Yes, I always tought that the Remington 788 was quite similar to the Steyr Mannlicher SSG 69 with its rear locking lugs and its extremely short locktime. And the Remington 788 rifle, even with its recoil lug clamped between the barrel and the receiver, is remarkably accurate for a...
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    STEYR SSG69 QUESTIONS

    Torf, "In the 70'ies the SSG 69 Sniper/Sport with open sights, milled receiver and "7.62 NATO battle chamber" was tested at the factory (action in a machine rest) and the first 10 shots fired had to produce a group within 10cm at 300m to be approved for sale. The SSG 69 Match, with a 308 match...
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    STEYR SSG69 QUESTIONS

    Anything Steyr Mannlicher SSG 69 related is always very interesting for me. Anything. I will never know enough about those very accurate factory - non custom, that is - rifles. I own two of those rifles (P1 and P2) and I always wonder how come nobody has tried to build similar rifles using the...
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    Henry County Vintage Sniper shoot

    Miller Tyme, A very nice Steyr Mannlicher SSG 69 P1 rifle with a black stock. And with the Kahles ZF84 scope on top of it too. Congratulations !
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    Any Interest in Steyr SSG 69 Aluminum Trig. Guard

    Forerunner, PM sent.
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    Is the Steyr SSG-69 PII a good all around rifle?

    Correct. But, regarding the rather fragile SSG 69 Mag Well/Triggerguards, help is now available. Just ask Dr. Strangelove_207 here.
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    Any Interest in Steyr SSG 69 Aluminum Trig. Guard

    Yesss ... this is going to be a "great pice of kit" and a very worth while investment for the Steyr Mannlicher SSG 69 lovers - like me. And, yesss .. three (3) cheers for Tom and his mates for taking on this project !
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    1:9 twist ok for 223 trainer barrel?

    Hmm. Fascinating .... Fascinating !
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    Any Interest in Steyr SSG 69 Aluminum Trig. Guard

    Still following any developments closely - very closely !
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    Any Interest in Steyr SSG 69 Aluminum Trig. Guard

    Oh my !!! I am furiously and seriously interested too ! PM sent.
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    Rifle Scopes Will USO Survive???

    This ! It cannot be said any better !
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