Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the sniper rifles category.
01 / Overview
SSG08
Category
Country
Production
2008–
Quantity
8
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES · POST-COLD WAR
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
90
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the sniper rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
- Weight (Empty)5.5 kg
- Weight (Loaded)6 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge.243 Winchester ; .308 Winchester ; .300 Winchester Magnum ; .338 Lapua Magnum
- Calibre7.62 mm
- Case Length51.8 mm
- Calibre ClassBolt-action rifle
- Bullet Weight11.3 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Fire Modessingle-shot
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity10
- Trigger Typesingle-stage
- Safety TypeSafe Bolt System (SBS)
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Effective Range (point)800 m
- Effective Range (area)1,200 m
- Accuracy0.5
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length508 mm
- Sight Type20 MOA Picatinny rail
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsNo
- Threaded BarrelYes
▤Construction5MOD.5
- Receiver Materialaluminium alloy
- Furniture Materialaluminium alloy
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- ModularityPicatinny rails, adjustable stock, customizable pistol grip
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start2008
- Variants1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2008Production started
- 2010First deployment: Arab Spring
- 2015Entered service
18
years in service
8
units produced
12
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
SSG08 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win·100% loss
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
1
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries12country
06 / MASS Score
SNIPER RIFLES RANKING Sniper Rifles · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
3SNIPER RIFLES2POST-COLD WAR · SNIPER RIFLES1AUSTRIA · ALL WEAPONS13PERFORMANCE/PRICE · SNIPER RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theSniper Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
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.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
A firearm stock that can be folded or collapsed to reduce overall length for storage or transport.
Integral bipod: a permanently attached, built‑in bipod that provides a two‑point support for a firearm, allowing it to be rested on a surface without separate accessories.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
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