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SIG-Sauer SSG 3000
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Sniper Rifles · Germany · 1992
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SIG-SauerSSG3000

SIG-Sauer SSG 3000
SIG-Sauer SSG 3000 Photo: Rama · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0 fr
MASS (Military Archive Scoring System) 84
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Accuracy
88
Effective Range
85
Consistency
90
Terminal Power
75
Reliability
92
Optics
80
Ergonomics
78
Suppressor Compatibility
85
Portability
70
Cost-Effectiveness
82
Methodology ↗ → Sniper Rifles ranking
Origin Germany
ManufacturerSIG Group
CategorySniper Rifles
EraPost-Cold War
In service1992
Operators27 countries
⬇ Overview
⚙ Specs
⊕ History
⊕ Operators
⚖ MASS Score
📚 Sources
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
⊟ Sniper Riflesranking ↗methodology ↗
84
Sniper Rifles MASS Rating
21/64
Post-Cold War
34/182
All-Time
Sniper Rifles · 10 axes scored
Accuracy
88
Effective Range
85
Consistency
90
Terminal Power
75
Reliability
92
Optics
80
Ergonomics
78
Suppressor Compatibility
85
Portability
70
Cost-Effectiveness
82
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the sniper rifles category.
01 / Overview
SIG-Sauer SSG 3000
Category
Sniper Rifles
Country
Germany
Prime contractor
SIG Group
Production
1992–
Operators
27 countries
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES · POST-COLD WAR
21
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
MASS SCORE ↗
84
sniper rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the sniper rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • First Production Year1992
  • DesignerSIG Sauer GmbH
  • Weight (Empty)5.44 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersGrupo Albatros, PMDF BOPE unit, naval infantry, Special Operations Brigade, Army of Chile, People's Armed Police, National Civil Police (El Salvador), Special Duties Unit, Indian Armed Forces, Latvian National Guard, Mexican Special Forces, Emergency Response Unit (Norway), special forces (Romania), Slovak Police Útvar Osobitného Určenia
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation5MOD.5
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
  • Muzzle Velocity800 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)915 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
▤Construction4MOD.4
⬢Features2MOD.2
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start1992
  • Variants3
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width95 mm
  • Height152 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1992Production started
34
years in service
27
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries27country
ArgentinaACTIVEBrazilACTIVEChileACTIVEColombiaACTIVECzech RepublicACTIVEEgyptACTIVEEl SalvadorACTIVEGermanyACTIVEIndiaACTIVEIndonesiaACTIVEJordanACTIVELatviaACTIVEMalaysiaACTIVEMexicoACTIVENorwayACTIVEPeople's Republic of ChinaACTIVEPolandACTIVERomaniaACTIVESlovakiaACTIVESouth KoreaACTIVE
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
Bolt Action
A bolt action is a type of firearm action that requires the user to manually cycle the bolt to load and eject cartridges. It is uncommon in pistols.
Detachable Magazine
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Optic Rail
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
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