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Hey Everyone,

I know this has been a long time coming, and I have left you guys waiting as to what I had! Well wait no longer!

I bounced between a few different rifles for quite awhile (over a year), with Steyr, AI, and Sako all being strong contenders... The entire time knowing that this would be my first and only rifle.
In the end I opted for a Steyr Mannlicher (Pronounced Man Licker? Just kidding) SSG-08 .308. I have always been a huge fan boy of Steyr, and with what I could gather from reviews and opinions, I would not be disappointed. The rich heritage of the "Green Gun" and Steyr also did not hurt.

So with that being said I will now post some pictures, later will come my feelings and opinions on the rifle, as well as some pictures of "proof" of how it is shooting for me (benched at first). I'm sorry if the pictures are not of perfect quality and lighting, but circumstances would not permit, I will update the photos when I can take pictures in the optimum settings. And will also add more pictures as I add my scopes.

The first three photos are of me opening it for my first time when it was first purchased :bigHug:
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All photos here after are assorted and at a private residence
Left to Right: Bolt // Sling Mount // 10 Round High Capacity Synthetic Magazine // Interchangable Pistol Grips // Versa-Pod Bipod
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Top Down Without Bolt
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Adjustable Buttplate and Cheek Piece
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Cold Forged Barrel Showcased (Forged over a mandrel that has the lands and grooves imprinted into it)
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Top Down With Bolt
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Folded Stock, Left Hand Side
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Folded Stock, Right Hand Side
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Steyr's Patented Monopod (Capable of quick adjustments as well as precision adjustments)
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Muzzle Break
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Down The Barrel POV
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Top Down, Side View (Left)
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Case that it came with
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So yea, I am really excited to have it... cannot wait to shoot it and learn to be proficient with it (Field Strip with eyes shut ?? :cool:) :)
If you have any opinions, feelings, or questions feel free to ask!

Thanks to all in the community for your help and continuing support,
- Koshy
 
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Friggin' sweet is all I can say at the moment. I'll have to let it sink in, and I'll follow up with the questions, although the pics pretty much answered them all.

This is yet another "Go big or go home" moment. How long until the scope comes in? Before X-Mas?

Looking forward to a range report. Thanks for sharing :)
 
redman said:
Friggin' sweet is all I can say at the moment. I'll have to let it sink in, and I'll follow up with the questions, although the pics pretty much answered them all.

This is yet another "Go big or go home" moment. How long until the scope comes in? Before X-Mas?

Looking forward to a range report. Thanks for sharing :)
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Yea when I first looked at it, it was rough going, trying to let it all sink in, handling it like a new born child, etc :p

The scope is still kind of up in the air, due to the fact that I need two scopes, one for 20 - 50 meters and one for outdoor ranges at 100+ meters. IF possible I want to have same eye level with both, but that is easier said then accomplished. If you would like to try and help please visit this link:
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3903150&posted=1#post3903150
I will not be purchasing the PR until I figure out the other, but the plan is to have it before the new year or right after :)

Nemo said:
Very nice!:D
Let us know how it shoot!:rockOn:
One question,does it use AR Grip?
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I will for sure let you know how it shoots! I am anxious to shoot it for realz :p
It does appear to use AR grip although I have not tested this theory (The stock is a McRee) :p

Thanks,
- Koshy
 
The "ch" in Mannlicher is pronounced similarly to the Scottish "ch" in loch, but further forward on the roof of the mouth. The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) symbol for the sound is /ç/, and it's described as a voiceless palatal fricative. Also, the "s" in Steyr is pronounced "sh" (in German, whenever s proceeds t or p, it is usually pronounced as "sh").

Great rifle, and by the way, do you know what optics you'll be putting onto it?
 
vagrantviking said:
Congrats Bud!! Heck of a piece to start out.

Look forward to hearing all about getting some glass on it and how it preforms.
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Thanks man, I cannot wait to start shooting it :sniper:

Ar180shooter said:
The "ch" in Mannlicher is pronounced similarly to the Scottish "ch" in loch, but further forward on the roof of the mouth. The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) symbol for the sound is /ç/, and it's described as a voiceless palatal fricative. Also, the "s" in Steyr is pronounced "sh" (in German, whenever s proceeds t or p, it is usually pronounced as "sh").

Great rifle, and by the way, do you know what optics you'll be putting onto it?
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Thanks I will have to work on my pronunciation!

Yes the optics I plan to put on it is a Premier Reticle 3-15x50. I am also looking for another set of optics for 20-50 meters, but I am struggling to figure out what to do about it. If you would like to try and help or get more information on what the problem is please see the following thread:
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3903150&posted=1#post3903150

Thanks,
- Koshy
 
Koshy, went and read your dilema. at 20-50M you will be just fine with a little red dot and no cheek weld. Assuming you will be shooting from a bench rest you should have no trouble hitting 1/4" at 20M and 1/2" at 50M, really. Not sure you will be happy fiddling with two optics. pour the money into a good main optic and stick the red dot on top.

heres a pic of a scope with a little fastfire mounted on top using the burris rings.

http://www.sigarms556.com/viewtopic.php?t=4772
 
GunBoy said:
Dame, worth every Dim!
What are U putting on for Glass?
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Yes the optics I plan to put on it is a Premier Reticle 3-15x50. I am also looking for another set of optics for 20-50 meters, but I am struggling to figure out what to do about it. If you would like to try and help or get more information on what the problem is please see the following thread:
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3903150&posted=1#post3903150

We will see if it is worth every Dime! Just gotta be able to get out there and shoot it :p

Thanks,
- Koshy
 
dizzy said:
koshy, Nice rig, to solve your two optic dilema you can mount a nice Euro optic with Burris Extreme Tactical rings, which give you the option of a top picatinny rail on a ring, allowing you to mount a aimpoint Micro or other short range red dot optic.

http://www.opticsplanet.net/burris-xtreme-tactical-picatinny-weapon-ring-tops.html
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Thanks also, very neat idea by Burris, please read my reponse below though :p

dizzy said:
Koshy, went and read your dilema. at 20-50M you will be just fine with a little red dot and no cheek weld. Assuming you will be shooting from a bench rest you should have no trouble hitting 1/4" at 20M and 1/2" at 50M, really. Not sure you will be happy fiddling with two optics. pour the money into a good main optic and stick the red dot on top.

heres a pic of a scope with a little fastfire mounted on top using the burris rings.

http://www.sigarms556.com/viewtopic.php?t=4772
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I will not be benchrest shooting... nor sling shooting, it will all be free handed. For both the low and higher ranges. So having a good setup for the cheek to me at least seems vital. And if cheek piece position wasn't vital I could just go for a cheap but high quality Leupold Fixed 4 mag scope, in 1" tube width for like 300-400 bucks...

If I go with the "good main" scope I planned on which is a Premier Reticle 3-15x50, that means its 34mm tube.. which means 34mm rings.. which means no luck with Burris (gahhhh!!). I have no problem switching off scopes as I could use a mount in both cases which means so long as I reattach them to where they were before I should have no problem :p But if I said, okay I will go with a different scope, I kinda start back at square one again lol... As for a red dot I'm guessing it would have to be 1 MOA... as a 2 MOA might be to big, concidering a Sporting Rifle Target at 20 meters is 0.5 inches across for the center...
BTW nice rifle, SIG is definetly up there on my list of Firearm manufacturer's, have always been a fan of the P228 :)

Hopefully what I wrote was all coherent as things are getting quite complex now (at least in my mind lol).

Thanks,
- Koshy
 
Shooting a .308 indoors at 20 meters? What really would be the point of this kind of shooting? That thing looks like it is going to want to stretch its legs. I really like the mono pod setup. The only thought I have on that though is a setup like that with a folding stock might have a little play in it? Either way looks like you went all out for your first gun. Good luck on the optics search.
 
Great pics, I'm sure it'll be a shooter!

Awesome choice for scope as well. The Premier Heritage has super reviews from Sniper's Hide. Not a cheap toy, that's for sure. :)
 
Koshy said:
Thanks also, very neat idea by Burris, please read my reponse below though :p



I will not be benchrest shooting... nor sling shooting, it will all be free handed. For both the low and higher ranges. So having a good setup for the cheek to me at least seems vital. And if cheek piece position wasn't vital I could just go for a cheap but high quality Leupold Fixed 4 mag scope, in 1" tube width for like 300-400 bucks...

If I go with the "good main" scope I planned on which is a Premier Reticle 3-15x50, that means its 34mm tube.. which means 34mm rings.. which means no luck with Burris (gahhhh!!). I have no problem switching off scopes as I could use a mount in both cases which means so long as I reattach them to where they were before I should have no problem :p But if I said, okay I will go with a different scope, I kinda start back at square one again lol... As for a red dot I'm guessing it would have to be 1 MOA... as a 2 MOA might be to big, concidering a Sporting Rifle Target at 20 meters is 0.5 inches across for the center...
BTW nice rifle, SIG is definetly up there on my list of Firearm manufacturer's, have always been a fan of the P228 :)

Hopefully what I wrote was all coherent as things are getting quite complex now (at least in my mind lol).

Thanks,
- Koshy
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First, let me say congratulations on making a purchase that you're pleased with (so far). You're an admitted Steyr fanboy and I respect your bias here.

Secondly, I want to say that I won't be surprised if I see it listed on the EE within the next 6 months or less.

For what you said you've wanted to do with this rifle, I don't believe you couldn't have made a poorer choice.

Your apparent lack of inexperience or knowledge in rifle shooting has allowed you to make an emotional, personal, purchase decisions strictly on what you wanted as opposed to what you needed.

If you plan on doing most of your shooting off-hand then why would you want an overly cumbersome, heavy, pistol grip stock with a barrel that is not only long but has the added disadvatage of extra weight via the muzzle brake? How well do you think this rifle is going to balance? Not well, I suspect.

Without a sling? Why? A high quality sling will do nothing but improve your shooting in the standing position.

What do you hope to gain or proove by shooting at 20m-50m?At those distances, everything from Norinco surplus to Federal Gold Medal Match is going to produce "one hole groups". Do you belong to a club? I hope it's not indoors! Depending on range layout (if outdoors), you may have safety issues here. You'd have been far better off with a .22RF at those ranges.

Your selection of scope is top notch but extremely over-kill for your apparent useage. Again, it's a want vs. need issue. If you've got money to throw around and just want the scope without putting any real thought into it, then have at it. Have you considered paralax issues at shorter ranges? Most scopes aren't paralax free until 100m/100yds.

I could go on but I think by now you're getting my point. I'm not slamming you here by any means and this isn't meant to "make it personal". I believe you're setting yourself up for real disappointment here.

You'd have been better served by making purchase decisions based on sound merit and experienced judgement of others to help guide you. I read your other thread and for the most part, I don't think it produced useful information.
 
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