Summary
The SIG Sauer SSG 3000 (Scharfschützengewehr 3000, literally Sharpshooter Rifle 3000)[3] is a bolt-action, magazine fed rifle chambered in 7.62×51mm NATO. It was developed in Germany. It is a common law enforcement sniper rifle in both Europe and the United States. The SSG 3000 was developed by SIG Sauer GmbH and is well renowned for its high quality.
| SIG Sauer SSG 3000 | |
|---|---|
 A SIG Sauer SSG 3000 bolt action rifle fitted with a Zeiss Victory Diavari 3-12x56 telescopic sight with Zeiss inner rail. | |
| Type | Sniper rifle |
| Place of origin | Germany |
| Service history | |
| Used by | See Users |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | SIG Sauer |
| Produced | 1992–? (out of production) [1][2] |
| Variants | Patrol, Target, Supertarget |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 5.44 kg (11.99 lb) |
| Length | 1,180 mm (46.5 in) |
| Barrel length | 600 mm (23.6 in) |
| Width | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| Height | 152 mm (6.0 in) |
| Cartridge | 7.62×51mm NATO |
| Action | Bolt-action |
| Muzzle velocity | 800 m/s (2,625 ft/s) - 830 m/s (2,723 ft/s) |
| Effective firing range | 900 m (984 yd) |
| Feed system | 5-round detachable internal magazine |
Specifications edit
The rifle comes in two barrel lengths, either 46 or 60 cm (18 or 23.5 inches). The Patrol models action is imported from Germany and mated to a USA made stock by SIG Sauer, NH.[4] The SSG 3000 typically sold in the United States is known for having two stock options. The first stock was created by McMillan USA and is a robust fiberglass aluminum design. The second stock design is an aluminum bedded composite stock, of an OEM design.
Regardless of the country of final assembly, the SIG 3000 has the uncommon feature of a quick change barrel system. The barrel can be replaced in under 15 minutes by removing the stock and three screws using a 5 mm hex key, and then properly reinserting the new barrel and screws. There are several vendors that make drop-in replacement barrels in 6mm Creedmoor, 6.5mm Creedmoor, .260 Remington (6.5-08 A-Square), 6.5×55mm, .308 Winchester, and other cartridges based on the 7.62×51mm NATO cartridge standard.
Users edit
Argentina: Used by Grupo Albatros[5]
Brazil: Used by PMDF BOPE unit, naval infantry[6] and Special Operations Brigade[7]
Chile: Used by Army of Chile[5]
China Used by People's Armed Police[8]
Colombia[9]
Czech Republic: Used by Police of the Czech Republic[5]
Egypt: Used by Unit 777[5]
El Salvador: Used by the National Civil Police.[10]
Hong Kong: Used by Special Duties Unit
India: Used by Indian Armed Forces.[11][better source needed]
Latvia: Supplied to the Latvian National Guard.[12]
Mexico: Used by Mexican Special Forces.[5]
Norway: Used by the Emergency Response Unit).[5]
Romania: Used by special forces[13]
Slovakia: Used by the Slovak Police Útvar Osobitného Určenia ("special assignments unit").[5][14]
South Korea: Used by the Republic of Korea Marine Corps.[15]
Thailand: Used by Royal Thai Army[5]
Turkey: Used by Special Forces.[5]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Matthias S. Recktenwald (12 October 2013). "Test: SIG SAUER SSG 3000". all4shooters.com. VS Medien. Archived from the original on 16 July 2019. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
[..] the SIG SAUER SSG 3000 precision rifle premiered as far back as IWA in March 1992
- ^ "SIG SSG 3000 Sniper Rifle". Military Today. Archived from the original on 23 November 2022. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
The SSG 3000 sniper rifle is no longer produced.
- ^ SIG SAUER SSG 3000 Target mit Tasche und RWS Munition - all4shooters.com
- ^ "Gun Review: Sig Sauer SSG 3000 Patrol 7.62mm". tactical-life.com. 12 September 2014. Archived from the original on 16 February 2017. Retrieved 15 February 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "SIG-Sauer SSG 3000 Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle - Switzerland". Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
- ^ "wiw_sa_brazil - worldinventory". 2 June 2016. Archived from the original on 2 June 2016. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
- ^ "BRASIL - B. Operações Especiais | PDF | Militar | Armas de projétil". Scribd. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
- ^ "第九届国际军警狙击手射击锦标赛纪实 - 本刊专递 - QBQ-轻兵器". Archived from the original on 24 November 2018. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
- ^ "Neue Vorwürfe gegen Sig Sauer wegen Waffenlieferungen in Krisenregionen". 20 July 2014. Archived from the original on 21 July 2014. Retrieved 19 July 2014 – via Spiegel Online.
- ^ Montes, Julio A. (May 2000). "Infantry Weapons of the Salvadoran Forces". Small Arms Review. Vol. 3, no. 8. Archived from the original on 19 January 2019. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
- ^ "10 Deadliest Sniper Rifles Used by Indian Army: 1947-Present". 10 May 2022.
- ^ "Zemessargs vairs lupatas nelasa". Archived from the original on 29 March 2018. Retrieved 29 March 2018.
- ^ "Press Release". Ministerul Apărării Naționale. 18 September 2012.
- ^ "?peci?lne jednotky Slovenskej republiky - z?sahov? Skupina - ?rad boja proti organizovanej kriminalite". Archived from the original on 12 March 2010. Retrieved 25 November 2010.
- ^ "일발필중! 해병대 특수수색대 스나이퍼". www.rokmcus.com. Archived from the original on 15 December 2014.