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
Steyr SSG M1
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1999–
Unit Price (current)
$3.7K↗ 24% inflation · 2020→2025
Original Price
$3.0K (2020)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES · POST-COLD WAR
13
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$3.7K
Original: $3.0K (2020)
Inflation: +%24
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the sniper rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General7MOD.7
- First Production Year1999
- Service Entry Year2000
- DesignerSteyr Mannlicher
- Weight (Empty)5.1 kg
- Weight (Loaded)5.5 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersAustria, India, Pakistan, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge7.62×51mm NATO
- Calibre7.62 mm
- Case Length51 mm
- Calibre ClassFull‑power rifle
- Bullet Weight9.5 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Fire Modesbolt‑action, single‑shot
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity5
- Trigger Typetwo‑stage
- Safety Typemanual safety lever
◇Ballistics6MOD.6
- Muzzle Velocity830 m/s
- Muzzle Energy2,600
- Effective Range (point)800 m
- Maximum Range1,200 m
- Sighting Range1,000 m
- Accuracy0.5
◆Barrel & Sights7MOD.7
- Barrel Length508 mm
- Rifling Twist1:12" (305 mm)
- Rifling Grooves4
- Sight Typeintegrated Picatinny rail for telescopic optics
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsNo
- Threaded BarrelYes
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialsynthetic polymer stock
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsYes
- Modularityinterchangeable barrel lengths and caliber conversion kits
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start1999
- Unit Cost3,000 USD
- Variants2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1999Production started
27
years in service
6
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries6country
05 / MASS Score
SNIPER RIFLES RANKING Sniper Rifles · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
20SNIPER RIFLES13POST-COLD WAR · SNIPER RIFLES3AUSTRIA · ALL WEAPONS12PRICE · SNIPER RIFLES786PRICE · ALL WEAPONS19PERFORMANCE/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.
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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