The Steyr Arms SSG is a bolt-action precision rifle chambered in .338 Lapua Magnum. Its folding adjustable stock, cold hammer-forged barrel, and three-position safety put it firmly in the long-range competition and field-use category. 
 

Key Specifications 

• SKU: 1794003256 
• UPC: 688218725351 
• Condition: New in Box 
• Finish: Black (Matte) 
• Safety: Three-position safety system 
• Trigger: Single-stage 
• Grip: Standard 
• Stock: Folding adjustable 
• Weight: 13.25 lbs 
• Length: 50 inches overall 
• Barrel Length: 27.2 inches cold hammer forged 
• Capacity: 6+1 rounds 
• Action Type: Bolt action 
• Caliber: .338 Lapua Magnum 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The cold hammer-forged 27.2-inch barrel maintains consistent bore dimensions over its service life, which translates to stable accuracy at distance. The folding stock reduces the overall footprint for transport and storage while the adjustable length-of-pull lets shooters dial in a precise fit. The three-position safety allows the bolt to be cycled safely on the middle setting, a useful feature during field carry. The single-stage trigger has a clean break with minimal pre-travel. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

 
At 13.25 lbs this is a bench or supported-position rifle — it is not a lightweight carry gun. The .338 Lapua chambering is suited to long-range precision work where the cartridge's retained energy and wind resistance matter. The 6+1 capacity is adequate for precision work where shot count is rarely the limiting factor.

The Steyr SSG in .338 Lapua draws appreciation from long-range shooters who value precision engineering. The build quality and the folding stock's usefulness for transport get mentioned consistently. Accuracy at extended distances is the main selling point, and most owners report the rifle delivers on that.

The weight (13.25 lbs) is the practical tradeoff — it is comfortable on a bench but becomes a consideration for field carry over distance. .338 Lapua ammunition is expensive and not always easy to find locally, which affects how often some owners actually shoot it. Aftermarket support is more limited than for more common platforms.

For the intended use case — precision shooting at long range — feedback is positive. The criticisms are mostly practical considerations about cost of ownership rather than faults with the rifle itself.