SSG 2000
| Fire rate | Single shot rounds/min. |
| Caliber | .308 Winchester or .300 Winchester Magnum or 7.5 x 55 mm Swiss |
| Magazine | 4 rounds |
| Length | 1210 mm (47.6 in) |
| Weight | 6.6 kg (14.6 lb) |
| Range | 800 m (2625 ft) |
Description
The SIG Sauer SSG 2000 is a bolt-action, magazine-fed rifle developed through a collaboration between Swiss company SIG Arms (now SIG Sauer AG) and German company J.P. Sauer & Sohn. Production of the rifle commenced in 1989. In 1992, the SSG 3000 model was introduced as a successor, although both the SSG 2000 and SSG 3000 were produced concurrently for a certain period.
The design of the SSG 2000 is derived from the Sauer 80/90 target rifle. It features a bolt action operated by a rotating handle; however, the bolt body itself is non-rotating. When the handle is rotated to close the action, six locking lugs extend from the rear of the bolt body to engage with the receiver. The action is equipped with a loaded chamber indicator. The rifle incorporates a heavy, hammer-forged barrel fitted with a flash hider or muzzle brake unit. The stock is made of wood and is adjustable, and the trigger mechanism is a two-stage type. The SSG 2000 does not have iron sights as a standard feature and is typically outfitted with a telescopic sight, such as a Schmidt & Bender X1.5-6×42 variable-power or a Zeiss Diatal ZA 8×56T fixed-power model.
The SSG 2000 has been documented as being used by Taiwan.
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