The Steyr SSG 69 is a precision bolt-action sniper rifle that established the modern standard for military precision rifles when it appeared in 1969. Chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO with a cold-hammer-forged barrel, it features a rotary magazine and Steyr's distinctive smooth-cycling bolt. Adopted by Austria, Germany, and numerous other militaries, it influenced the design of almost every subsequent military precision rifle. Type: Rifle Action: Bolt-Action Caliber: 7.62x51mm Capacity: 5 Year introduced: 1969, Austria Weight: 138.88 oz Overall length: 44.3" Status: Active Military use: Yes Intended use: military, law_enforcement, competition