I am looking at a Steyr SSG 08 in .308.
Is this is good, accurate rifle, or just an expensive one?
Assuming I do my part, anyway.
Is this is good, accurate rifle, or just an expensive one?
Assuming I do my part, anyway.
I use a Steyr SSG PII in .308 in 600 and 1000 yard F-Class Tactical Rifle matches near the Gulf in Texas. The only thing special I did to the rifle was put it in a McMillan stock. Using 175 gr. Sierra Match King and 45 gr. of Varget it will shoot consistently 94%. That is hitting a 10 ring (10 inch circle) at 1000 yards 94% of the time with Texas wind. I want to justify blowing more money on a custom rifle but when my SSG shoots under .40 MOA, but why should I?
The down side is that accessories are few and the plastic trigger guard/ mag well will break apart if it is in contact with solvent. Also if I ever manage to shoot out the barrel (est. 6,000 to 24,000 rounds) to change barrel's out is difficult for most gun smiths and will cost extra.
Based on this article, I would never purchase a Steyr product! I don't care how great they are, since they have been used to kill our troops. US should ban their import!Regardless of their quality, this is enough to keep me away from Steyr...
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnew...-from-Iran.html
Stupid...OP didn't ask anything about Savage, so why introduce it newbie??
As much as I like my Savages...the Steyrs are just awesome rifles. Savages does not hold a candle to Steyr in terms of build quality or looks/function. I had a rare Steyr with McMillan stock that shot lights out. You won't regret buying a Steyr.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Swampbuck</div><div class="ubbcode-body">All three. You could probably do just as well with a savage for less $$$ </div></div>
Like the US has never sold them anything; directly or indirectly!Based on this article, I would never purchase a Steyr product! I don't care how great they are, since they have been used to kill our troops. US should ban their import!
I agree that the SSG69 rotary mags are probably one of the most problematic mags ever designed.
I have an SSG08 in 300 win mag. Most accurate rifle I've ever owned. Helped me win the Bang Steel Challenge in Virgina a couple of weeks ago, with factory Black Hills ammo. Only two of us were able to hit both steel plates at 1005. Thanks to my SSG08, I was one of the two. If you get it, and it comes with the Versapod bipod, throw it in the trash and get a Harris or Atlas. Your other option is to get the bipod off the Steyr HS-50, which is even better and fits directly on the SSG08. You won't regret it one bit.
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