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Been reading up and watching videos on this rifle.Thinking it would be fun to play with.Would like to ask a few questions.I realize that this is a target rifle and a bit heavy but do any owners hunt with them?I see a few options out there.New with 24" barrel runs around $4000 which is more than I want to spend and it looks like you wouldn't want to take that one hunting.The Distributer has just brought in barrelled actions,18",you pick your own stock and flash hider or muzzle break.Not sure what the price of the actions are but I may check for interest.Not sure if I like the short barrel.Maybe they will bring in some longer barrelled actions.Probably my best bet is to wait until a gently used earlier plastic stocked version shows up on the EE.Did those have a muzzle break or flash hider and is it removable?Any answers would be much appreciated.
Rob
 
Mine was $2000 brand new all in. It was a gen2. Wht are the new features that brings up the price to $4000?
 
Canada tail said:
Mine was $2000 brand new all in. It was a gen2. Wht are the new features that brings up the price to $4000?
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The expensive version is called SSG 3000 Target.It has 24" fluted barrel with brake machined into it.Comes with Sig Sauer factory stock,bipod and two magazines.
Does yours have the plastic stock or the McMillan stock?Ever use yours for hunting?
 
The $2000 rifles were "Patrol" versions, 20 and 24" barrels - pretty well all the same metal, but as mentioned, had the Plastic stock (not too bad as far as plastic stocks go)...
They shoot, and shoot well - most are/were 3/4 MOA or better right out of the box. Nice actions, have yet to have an issue. May be a bit heavy for hunting, but would certainly be fine if you were sitting and not humping thru the woods.
Mine shot as advertised, but curiosity got the best of me, and am having a 6.5-47 barrel put on as we speak...
Stay tuned.
 
thorslund said:
The expensive version is called SSG 3000 Target.It has 24" fluted barrel with brake machined into it.Comes with Sig Sauer factory stock,bipod and two magazines.
Does yours have the plastic stock or the McMillan stock?Ever use yours for hunting?
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I did not have the bipod and the barrel was not fluted. It had a black plastic stock and two plastic mags from Sig. I have never hunted with it.
I traded it as I was under the impression no more of these barrels will be coming to Canada and I thought what s the point having a quick barrel changing system without have other barrels to change to. I guess I made a foolish mistake as the price has almost doubled yet I look to learn what the extra $2000 will give you.
 
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chrismc said:
The $2000 rifles were "Patrol" versions, 20 and 24" barrels - pretty well all the same metal, but as mentioned, had the Plastic stock (not too bad as far as plastic stocks go)...
They shoot, and shoot well - most are/were 3/4 MOA or better right out of the box. Nice actions, have yet to have an issue. May be a bit heavy for hunting, but would certainly be fine if you were sitting and not humping thru the woods.
Mine shot as advertised, but curiosity got the best of me, and am having a 6.5-47 barrel put on as we speak...
Stay tuned.
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who makes the barrel that you are having installed?
 
Benchmark barrel adapter ( $200ish, Bighorn sales) with a Benchmark barrel. Once you get the adapter, any 'smith can spin on a barrel of your choice. For a few hun more you can get a pre-fit (already put together and cerakoted) barrel too (certain calibers).
Once you have the goods, you just loosen the 3 allen head screws (one has an index pin) at front of action, under barrel, and the barrel comes out - then take next barrel, push in place, check index pin is in proper place, close the bolt, tighten 3 allen head screws up, put stock on, and start shooting.
I played with my trigger a lot, moving forward and back, and adjusted the pull - have it where i like it now where the second stage is real nice and light.

http://benchmark-barrels.com/Benchmark_Barrels/Benchmark_Barrels_-_SSG_Extensions.html
 
chrismc said:
Benchmark barrel adapter ( $200ish, Bighorn sales) with a Benchmark barrel. Once you get the adapter, any 'smith can spin on a barrel of your choice. For a few hun more you can get a pre-fit (already put together and cerakoted) barrel too (certain calibers).
Once you have the goods, you just loosen the 3 allen head screws (one has an index pin) at front of action, under barrel, and the barrel comes out - then take next barrel, push in place, check index pin is in proper place, close the bolt, tighten 3 allen head screws up, put stock on, and start shooting.
I played with my trigger a lot, moving forward and back, and adjusted the pull - have it where i like it now where the second stage is real nice and light.

http://benchmark-barrels.com/Benchmark_Barrels/Benchmark_Barrels_-_SSG_Extensions.html
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I like that it opens up a lot of options.A switch barrel system isn't much good without barrels to switch to.How do the Benchmark barrels compare to the German Barrels?
 
caramel said:
This rifle is as good as it get... Period. JP.
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I'm with you, I bought the 'cheap' version for around $1800 a few years back, I have yet to find a rifle that is more accurate. Better than my cadex. I'm no expert but I have perfected my hand loads so that I can get 1/2 moa consistently. It's on the heavier side but far less than my Cadex and if I hunted I would trust it to get the job done. Can't imagine what is that much better on the $4000 versions.
 
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