Steyr Mannlicher SSG 69

Sub Categories

Docter Sight Mounts

Aimpoint Micro Mounts

Zeiss Compact Point Mounts

Trijicon RMR Mounts

The History of Steyr

The story of Steyr Mannlicher began in 1821 when Leopold Werndl, a blacksmith, started manufacturing iron parts for firearms in the city of Steyr. His son Josef Werndl took over his business and founded the 'Josef und Franz Werndl & Comp. Waffenfabrik und Sägemühle in Oberletten ' in 1864. In the following years, he played a crucial role in the development of several rifles, including the straight pull-rifles M. 85 and M. 86. At the beginning of the 20th century, the engineers Ferdinand Mannlicher and Otto Schönauer developed the Original Mannlicher Schönauer, a legendary hunting rifle, the production of which took place until 1973. The company grew over the years and reached a production capability of 4.000 firearms per day before World War I. After the War, Steyr was prohibited from firearm manufacturing after the Treaty of Saint-Germain-en-Laye was signed. To avoid going bankrupt, they used their knowledge and machinery to manufacture cars, bicycles, motorcycles, tractors, trucks, dynamos, electric motors, and other things (they were not allowed to resume firearm production until 1930). In 1926, the company’s name was changed to Steyr-Werke AG. It merged with Austro-Daimler-Puchwerke AG in 1934 to form Steyr-Daimler-Puch AG. Both Austro-Daimler (previously a subsidiary of Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft) and Puch (founded by the Slovenian inventor and mechanic Janez Puh) were active in the automobile industry, with Puch also manufacturing bicycles, motorcycles, and mopeds.

They even employed Ferdinand Porsche for a time – he made several contributions to the company – one of them was designing an air-cooled 3.5 L V8 engine for the Steyr RSO Raupenschlepper Ost tracked vehicle. Steyr is known for modifying Fiat cars and adding their engines to some of the models (Steyr-Fiat 1100 Mod E and Fiat 1400, for example). In 1972, they cooperated with Mercedes in the design of Puch G, also known as Mercedes Benz G-class.

During World War II, the company focused on firearm, vehicle, aviation engine, and ball-bearing production for the German military. After a short firearm manufacturing ban after the end of the War, Steyr resumed the production of arms in 1950. In the years that followed, they presented many innovative firearms such as StG 77 (also known as Steyr AUG), an assault rifle with a bullpup design; SSG 69, which was ahead of its time after its release in 1969, and many others. In 1989, Steyr-Daimler-Puch AG broke up into different sectors; Steyr Mannlicher AG became independent. The company has strived to be internationally oriented, so it changed its name to Steyr Arms in 2019.

Steyr Mannlicher SSG 69 Rifle Review

Primarily developed for the Cold War and used by the Austrian military, the SSG 69 was introduced in 1969 and manufactured up until 2015. It is a push feed bolt action rifle with a plunger-style ejector and hammer-forged barrel. To reduce the overall weight of the weapon, Steyr decided to use synthetic materials – which was a groundbreaking move at the time. The acronym SSG stands for Scharfschützengewehr in German which translates into a sniper rifle. The barrels come in various lengths and are pressed into the receiver; therefore, changing the barrels requires sending the rifle back to the factory. Originally, the rifle was chambered for 7.62x51 NATO caliber; however, the list of calibers expanded in later years of production.

The rifle features an internal rotary magazine that can hold up to five rounds and sits flush with the forearm. It can be released by pressing two opposing buttons on each side of the magazine. The rear wall of the magazine is transparent to see the number of cartridges left in the magazine. The steel receiver houses a bolt with six locking lugs positioned at the rear end of the bolt. This allows for a short bolt throw of approximately 60°. The bolt can be removed by pressing and holding the trigger and pulling the bolt handle backwards simultaneously. Instead of being drilled and tapped for scope mounts, the receiver features a 16.5 mm dovetail that comes in a form of four grooves on each side of the receiver.

Positioned at the right side of the action, behind the bolt handle is a two-position safety catch which is easily reachable and thus best operated with a thumb. It locks the bolt and deactivates the trigger. The oversized trigger guard which is made of durable hard plastic leaves plenty of space for the use of gloves. Single or double-set triggers are both available for the SSG 69 rifle and can be adjusted to the user's preferences. There is an accessory rail placed along the bottom of the forearm suitable for various accessories such as a sliding-type sling or a bipod. Steyr Mannlicher SSG 69 was offered in several variants with the differences being mainly in the styling of each variation. One exception is the SSG 69 PIV which has a significantly reduced barrel length and comes with a threaded muzzle.

Steyr Mannlicher SSG 69 is available in the following barrel lengths: 409 mm (16.1-inch), and 650 mm (25.6-inch).

Steyr Mannlicher SSG 69, chambered for .308 Win.

Figure 1: Steyr Mannlicher SSG 69, chambered for .308 Win. (Source: https://www.gunpost.ca/firearms/rifles/calgary/steyr-ssg-69-308)

Steyr Mannlicher SSG 69 Calibers

The SSG 69 is available in the following calibers*:

.22-250 Rem.
.243 Win.
.308 Win.
7.62×51mm NATO

*Caliber choice depends on the variant.

Steyr Mannlicher SSG 69 Variants

The rifle is available in the following variants:

Steyr Mannlicher SSG 69 PI
Steyr Mannlicher SSG 69 PII
Steyr Mannlicher SSG 69 PIV

The receiver of Steyr Mannlicher SSG 69 features a 16.5 mm flat top dovetail for mounting purposes. It comes in a form of four side grooves, two on the front and two on the rear end of the receiver. There is no difference in height between the mounting surfaces.

The receiver of Steyr Mannlicher SSG 69, chambered for 7.62x51mm NATO

Figure 2: The receiver of Steyr Mannlicher SSG 69, chambered for 7.62x51mm NATO (Source: https://www.armslist.com/posts/9731842/denver-colorado-rifles-for-sale--steyr-mannlicher-ssg-69)

The mounting surface Steyr Mannlicher SSG 69 A: /

B: /

C: /

D: 16.5 mm

BHU: 0 mm

Ø: /

R1: flat

R2: flat

Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Steyr Mannlicher SSG 69

Rifles That Have One-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Steyr Mannlicher SSG 69

The necessary condition for rifles to have one-piece scope mounts interchangeable is that the mounting surfaces of these rifles match in every dimension. Rifles that have one-piece scope mounts interchangeable with Steyr Mannlicher SSG 69 are the following:

Rifles featuring 16.5 mm flat top dovetail

Rifles That Have Two-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Steyr Mannlicher SSG 69

For two-piece scope mounts to be interchangeable, the mounting surfaces of the rifles must match in every dimension except the action length which can vary. This is because the distance between the two pieces of the mount is not fixed. Rifles that have two-piece scope mounts interchangeable with Steyr Mannlicher SSG 69 are the following:

Rifles featuring 16.5 mm flat top dovetail

Best Scope Mounts for Steyr Mannlicher SSG 69

Fixed Scope Mounts for Steyr Mannlicher SSG 69

This two-piece fixed scope mount manufactured by the Croatian company Rusan is simple to install, reliable, and recoil resistant. Additionally, it comes with a ten-year warranty.

Detachable Repeatable Scope Mounts for Steyr Mannlicher SSG 69

If you are looking for a durable detachable mounting solution, we recommend the use of this steel pivot mount manufactured by the Croatian company Rusan.

Picatinny Rails for Steyr Mannlicher SSG 69

This Picatinny rail manufactured by the German company MAK is a suitable choice for Steyr Mannlicher SSG 69. It is made of high-quality steel and comes with a ten-year warranty.

Help Us Build Our Riflescope Mounts Database

If you happen to own this or any other rifle, we would appreciate it if you could help us expand our database by sending us some photos of the rifle receiver (the bare mounting surface of the rifle without the scope mounts installed). For your help, our company offers a fair return in terms of practical rewards.

Please send us an email for more information. You can contact us here: info@optics-trade.eu

Compatibility Above

Filters

Sort

In stock

EAW Adapter for dovetail with adjustable lever, Aimpoint Micro

As low as $95.00

View Product

Steyr Mannlicher SSG 69

Sub Categories

The History of Steyr

Steyr Mannlicher SSG 69 Rifle Review

Steyr Mannlicher SSG 69 Calibers

Steyr Mannlicher SSG 69 Variants

Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Steyr Mannlicher SSG 69

Rifles That Have One-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Steyr Mannlicher SSG 69

Rifles That Have Two-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Steyr Mannlicher SSG 69

Best Scope Mounts for Steyr Mannlicher SSG 69

Fixed Scope Mounts for Steyr Mannlicher SSG 69

Detachable Repeatable Scope Mounts for Steyr Mannlicher SSG 69

Picatinny Rails for Steyr Mannlicher SSG 69

Help Us Build Our Riflescope Mounts Database

VIDEO

Your wishlist