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Steyr’s Advanced Long-Range SSG 08 Tactical Rifle
Makes Its Public Unveiling In .338 Lapua Magnum.

Steyr SSG 08 Tactical Rifle

Steyr Arms

CHARLOTTE, NC --(AmmoLand.com)- Steyr Arms has substantially upped the ante on its extraordinary long-range tactical rifle, the SSG 08, with the introduction of a brand new adaptation chambered in the ultimate long-range tactical round, the .338 Lapua Magnum.

A prototype of the new rifle is making its public debut at the 2010 NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits.

The display of the prototype coincides with the overwhelmingly successful conclusion of the extensive 10,000-round endurance and reliability testing of the new chambering in the SSG 08 at the Austrian factory. The rifles are currently in route to the U.S. and will be available this summer.

Introduced to the American long-range shooting market in 2009, the SSG 08 was designed to the specifications of Austria’s EKO COBRA anti-terrorism unit. The SSG 08 is based on Steyr’s unique Safe Bolt System (SBS) action, which is bedded in a high-grade aluminum stock and mated to Steyr’s direct trigger, legendary for its crisp, clean and repeatable break. The skeletonized stock includes a UIT rail along the length of the fore end, a built-in bipod post, multiple mounting points for user-customized Picatinny rail combinations and a fully enclosed detachable-box magazine. The butt of the stock folds for transport and features an adjustable cheek piece, an adjustable butt plate, and an integrated, finely adjustable rear-elevation pod.

The cold-hammer-forged barrel measures 27.17 inches to maximize the potential of the .338 cartridge, and its 1:9 twist rate will stabilize bullets up to and including the increasingly popular 300-gr. HPBT Secnar projectile. The action, magazines and stock were lengthened to accommodate the dimensions of the .338 Lapua Magnum cartridge. Due to the SSG 08’s extreme accuracy potential and ability to maintain supersonic speeds at distances in excess of 1,500 meters with the .338 Lapua chambering, a 20-MOA declination scope base will also be included to make use of your favorite long-range optic. The .338 Lapua Magnum version of the SSG 08 also includes a newly designed heavy-duty bipod.

The new Steyr.338 Lapua Magnum version of the SSG O8 will be available at retailers nationwide by the end of the summer. The suggested retail price is $6,795. To find a dealer near you, visit the Steyr website at www.steyrarms.com.

Established in 1864, Steyr Arms is one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious firearms manufacturers. Steyr’s comprehensive lines of premium hunting rifles and precision sporting and tactical firearms are technically mature, and their subtle elegance also communicates the harmony between appearance and substance. For more information, contact Steyr Arms North American Headquarters at P.O. Box 840, Trussville, AL 35173; call 205-467-6544; or visit www.steyrarms.com.

Steyr Arms Rifle Specifications

• Model: SSG 08
• Purpose: Long-Range Target Shooting, Tactical
• Manufacturer: Steyr Mannlicher GmbH
• Kleinraming, Austria
• Importer: Steyr Arms, Inc.
• P.O. Box 840
• Trussville, AL 35173
• (205) 655-8299
• www.steyrarms.com
• Operation: Bolt-action repeating
• Caliber: .338 Lapua Magnum, .308 Winchester, .300 Winchester Magnum
• Magazine type/capacity: Polymer double-stack detachable box/10 rounds (.308), 8 rounds (.300), 6 rounds (.338)
• Action material: 25CrMo4 steel
• Barrel: 20- and 22.4-inch; 27.17 inch (.338 Lapua), cold-hammer-forged heavy barrel (stainless steel optional)
• Rifling: 4 Grooves, 1:12 RH Twist; 1:9 (.338 Lapua)
• Sights: No sights; integral 15.9-inch Picatinny rail
• Finish: Mannox
• Safety: 3+1 Position Safety
• Trigger type: Single-stage (rear set trigger optional)
• Pull weight: 3 pounds, 8 ounces (user adjustable)
• Stock material/type: Hard Eloxal-coated aircraft aluminum
• Length of pull: 14.25 inches min. (0.33-inch inserts available)
• Drop at comb: +0.85 to -0.9 inches vertical adjustment
• Comb adjustments: 0.5 inches longitudinal; 0.133 inch lateral (rotationally adjustable)
• Drop at heel: +1.07 to -3.8 inches vertical adjustment
• Recoil pad: Elastomer; 0.8-inch thick
• Sling swivels: Two removable push-and-turn style
• Pistol grip: Polymer with interchangeable rubber inserts
• Checkering: None
• Weight, empty: 12 pounds, 2 ounces; 13 pounds, 4 ounces (.338 Lapua)
• Overall length: 46.5 inches with 22.4-inch barrel, 38.3 inches with stock folded; 50 inches OAL (.338 Lapua)
• Included accessories: Owner’s manual, Versa-pod or HD bipod (.338 Lapua), continuously adjustable rear-elevation pod, one detachable box magazine, hard travel case, sling swivels

MSRP: $5,899 (.308 Win., .300 Win. Mag.); $6,795 (.338 Lapua)

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Brand New Steyr AUG/A3 SA USA Rifle in 5.56x45mm (.223 Rem.)
After 20 years of absence the new steyr aug proves to be well worth the wait

Steyr AUG/A3 SA USA Rifle in 5.56x45mm (.223 Rem.)

Steyr Arms

TRUSSVILLE, AL —-(AmmoLand.com)- Two decades after it was banned from importation, the venerated and much-sought-after Steyr AUG has made its triumphant return to firearm stores across America.

Now built stateside by Steyr subcontractor Sabre Defense—legendary for its tactical rifles and its unrivaled M2HB and Minigun barrels currently in use by the U.S. military—under the watchful eyes and to the exacting tolerances of Austrian engineers, the new Steyr AUG/A3 SA USA made its debut at the 2009 SHOT Show and is now available in 5.56x45mm (.223 Rem.).

After the importation ban in 1989, the legendary AUG/A1 frequently commanded in excess of $5,000, but the svelte, utilitarian Austrian bullpup in its upgraded, modern A3 configuration is now available at a fraction of that.

With an overall length of 28.15 inches including its 16-inch heavy barrel, the uncompromising, clean-running AUG/A3 SA USA measures 8 inches shorter than an AR-15 carbine with a comparable barrel length and an extended stock, making the AUG the ultimate home-defense or ranch rifle.

And while the AR-15’s often maligned gas-impingement system expels a large quantity of operational gas—and all the accompanying carbon and unburned powder—directly into the bolt carrier within the receiver, all gas used to cycle the utterly reliable short-stroke gas-piston AUG design exits the system within an inch of the barrel’s gas port.

The new AUG/A3 SA USA also has two gas adjustment settings.

The AUG/A3 SA USA was engineered specifically with the American marksman in mind, and it incorporates all the features that AUG aficionados have always desired in the platform. An innovative muzzle brake design tames recoil exceptionally effectively, providing for accurate second shots on target. The new last-round bolt-hold-open feature provides a subtle “feel” indication that the magazine is empty, and after a magazine change, the low-profile bolt release is conveniently located on the left side of the stock. The redesigned charging handle, forward on the left side of the receiver, also serves as a forward assist.

The most obvious departure from the AUG of two decades ago is the lack of an integral optical sight. In keeping with its A3 designation, the new AUG is of a flat-top design with a marked, 25-position Picatinny rail. This makes sighting options almost limitless—from low-powered, long-eye relief optics to high-powered scopes to iron sights or even a combination of both. AUG purists need not fret; a Picatinny version of the original integrated Austrian “donut reticle” 1.5X optical sight is also available from Steyr Arms. A smaller side rail also has been added for the integration of one of the many illumination or laser devices on the market.

Of course, the AUG/A3 SA USA has all the classic features and benefits that established it as the pinnacle of modern rifle design, including expedited disassembly as well as simple conversion to left-hand operation, which requires replacement of the standard bolt with the optional left-eject bolt. It also features a quick-change barrel with a collapsible forward grip. The AUG/A3 SA USA includes two transparent polymer 30-round magazines, a cleaning kit that stores in the rifle’s buttstock, a factory sling, a soft carry case and an owner’s manual. Suggested retail is $2,295.

For more information about the AUG/A3 SA USA, visit its microsite at www.steyrarms.com/microsites/aug.

Steyr Arms Rifle Specifications

• Model: Steyr AUG/A3 SA USA
• Purpose: Target Shooting, Tactical
• Manufacturer: Steyr Arms Steyr Arms, Inc.
• Operation: Adjustable short-stroke gas-piston semi-automatic
• Magazine type/capacity: Polymer double-stack detachable box/30 rounds
• Receiver material: Hard Eloxal-coated aircraft aluminum
• Caliber: 5.56x45mm (.223 Rem.)
• Barrel: 16-inch chrome-lined heavy barrel (18.375 inches with muzzle brake)
• Rifling: 6 grooves, 1:9 RH Twist
• Sights: No sights; integral 25-slot Picatinny rail
• Finish: Mannox®
• Safety: Two-position trigger-blocking
• Trigger type: Single-stage
• Pull weight: 9 pounds, 8 ounces
• Stock material/type: Black synthetic/bullpup
• Length of pull: 15 inches
• Drop at comb: 0.57 inch (from rail)
• Drop at heel: 1 inch (from rail)
• Recoil pad: Elastomer; 0.3-inch thick
• Sling swivels: Two (reversible rear)
• Pistol grip: Integral
• Checkering: None
• Weight, empty: 8 pounds
• Overall length: 28.15 inches
• Included accessories: Owner’s manual, two 30-round magazines, cleaning kit, sling, and a soft carry case
• MSRP: $2,295

Visit Steyr Arms at the SHOT Show at booth # 3043.

About:
Steyr Arms is one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious firearms manufacturers. Steyr’s comprehensive lines of premium hunting rifles and precision sporting and tactical firearms are technically mature, and their subtle elegance also communicates the harmony between appearance and substance. For more information, contact Steyr Arms North American Headquarters at P.O. Box 840, Trussville, AL 35173; call 205-467-6544; or visit www.steyrarms.com.

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