Sig-sauer SSG 3000 User Manual

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM; DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL.This instruction manual should alway

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12www.sigsauer.comWARNINGS OF GREAT IMPORTANCEARE FOUND WITHIN THIS MANUALOTHER CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS APPEAR THROUGHOUT THE MANUALFIREARMS ARE DANGERO

www.sigsauer.com13 W WARNING – ALTERATIONSThis product was designed to function properly in its original condition. Alterations can make it unsafe.

14www.sigsauer.comGENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION AND MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS1.0 Safety InformationThe safety warnings in this manual are important. By

www.sigsauer.com15THE BASIC RULES OF SAFE FIREARMS HANDLING1. ALWAYS treat every Rifle as if it were loaded.2. ALWAYS be sure the barrel is clear of a

16www.sigsauer.com1.1 Protect Your Eyes And EarsAlways wear safety glasses and ear plugs or “earmuff” type protectors whenever you are shooting. Alway

www.sigsauer.com17 W WARNING – AMMUNITION (CARTRIDGE) NOTICESIG SAUER Inc. SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE OR INJURY WHATSOEVER

18www.sigsauer.com5. Bullets can become lodged in the barrel:• If the cartridge has been improperly loaded without propellant powder, or if the powde

www.sigsauer.com198. Do not oil cartridges, and be sure to wipe the chamber clean of any oil or preservative before commencing to shoot. Oil interfere

2www.sigsauer.comState-By-State WarningsCertain states require, by law, that their own specified warning notices, in larger-than-normal type be conspi

20www.sigsauer.com W WARNING – LEAD EXPOSUREDischarging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms, or handling ammunition may result in

www.sigsauer.com212.0 Main features The SAUER SSG 3000™ precision Rifle is a manual type repeating Rifle developed to meet the specific requirements o

22www.sigsauer.comTrigger mechanism Magazine tube Bolt Barrel Flash suppressor Stoc

www.sigsauer.com234.0 Technical specificationsBolt type Direct lug locking in the barrel Caliber 7.62 mm x 51 NATO (.308 Win.) Length, overall 46.46”

24www.sigsauer.com5.0 Handling the Rifle 5.1 Preparing the Rifle Note: The Rifle is supplied with a protective and preserving oil and grease coating,

www.sigsauer.com25Procedure:1. Unload the Rifle (see section 5.5). 2. Remove the bolt (see section 5.6.2). 3. Check whether ammunition is still in the

26www.sigsauer.com W WARNINGInsufficient awareness of the dangers may lead to death or severe injuries.• Never load or unload the Rifle inside a vehi

www.sigsauer.com275.2 Loading the Rifle (ready to fire) Procedure: 1. Lock the Rifle (see section 6.2). 2. Insert the bolt (see section 5.6.3). 3. Unl

28www.sigsauer.com5.3 Discharging a shot W WARNING Insufficient awareness of the dangers may lead to death or severe injuries. • Ensure that the tar

www.sigsauer.com29 W WARNING Rifle is ready to fire and may lead to death or severe injuries. If you decide to end the shooting session, immediately u

www.sigsauer.com3MAINE:“ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A CHILD IS A CRIME. IF YOU LEAVE A FIREARM AND AMMUNITION WITHIN EASY ACCESS OF A CHILD, YOU MAY BE

30www.sigsauer.com5.4 Reloading during shooting W WARNINGRifle is ready to fire and may lead to death or severe injuries.• Never let the Rifle out o

www.sigsauer.com315.6 Unloading the Rifle W WARNING Rifle is ready to fire and may lead to death or severe injuries.• Never let the Rifle out of you

32www.sigsauer.com W WARNING Rifle has not been cleaned sufficiently May lead to death or severe injuries and damage to the Rifle. The Rifle must be c

www.sigsauer.com33Figure 3, Cocking the bolt Figure 4, Cocking indicator of the bolt (left: decocked, right cocked) 5.6 Bolt 5.6.1 Cocking the bolt Be

34www.sigsauer.com5.6.2 Removing the bolt1. Move the buttstock cheekpiece down as far as possible or remove it (see section 7.1). 2. Release the Rifle

www.sigsauer.com355.6.3 Inserting the bolt W WARNING Uncontrolled discharge of shot May lead to death or severe injuries. The Rifle must be unloaded

36www.sigsauer.com5.6.4 Uncock the firing pin W WARNING Uncontrolled discharge of shot May lead to death or severe injuries. Only uncock the firing

www.sigsauer.com375.7 Magazine 5.7.1 Removing the magazine 1. Hold magazine (600) by hand. Magazine may fall out Magazine may be damaged. When removin

38www.sigsauer.com5.7.2 Inserting the magazine 1. Insert the magazine into the magazine well and push it home until the magazine catch 307 audibly eng

www.sigsauer.com395.8 Trigger The SSG 3000™ features a trigger with let-off point. Note: The trigger pull weight has been set to 3.3 lbs /15N at the f

4www.sigsauer.comNEW JERSEY:“IT IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE TO LEAVE A LOADED FIREARM WITHIN EASY ACCESS OF A MINOR.”NEW YORK CITY, NY:“THE USE OF A LOCKING

40www.sigsauer.com5.8.1 Setting the take-upReduce take-up: – Turn set screw 709b clockwise.Increase take-up: – Turn set screw 709b counter-clockwise.

www.sigsauer.com415.8.2 Setting the trigger position Refer also to Figure 8. The trigger 710 can be displaced along the longitudinal axis by set screw

42www.sigsauer.com6.0 Safety lock The SAUER SSG 3000™ safety system is an indirect firing pin safety mechanism. It locks the trigger, the trigger stop

www.sigsauer.com436.2 Lock 1. Press down the safety lock 313 up to the stop with your thumb. – This causes the unlock slide 708 to slide downwards out

44www.sigsauer.com7.0 StockThe cheekpiece of the SSG3000™ stock is adjustable for height and can be completely removed. The buttpad can be adjusted in

www.sigsauer.com457.2 Installing the cheekrest 1. The cheekpiece has two similar openings for the releases. The opening with the v-notch aimed downwar

46www.sigsauer.comFigure 15A7.3.2 Adjust buttpad length 1. Use a phillips screwdriver to remove both buttpad screws. The screws are recessed below t

www.sigsauer.com478.0 Dismantling 8.1 Removing the stock 1. Open the bolt and remove it (see section 5.6.2). 2. Slacken off and remove the rear 514 an

48www.sigsauer.com8.2 Removing the carrying sling 1. Unscrew the knurled knob Figure 17/A to the left. 2. Press in the knurled knob with the plunger a

www.sigsauer.com499.0 Assembly CAUTION! Rifle may be damaged. Only assemble cleaned Rifle parts. 9.1 Fitting the barrel CAUTION! Rifle may be damaged

www.sigsauer.com5TEXAS:“IT IS UNLAWFUL TO STORE, TRANSPORT, OR ABANDON AN UNSECURED FIREARM IN A PLACE WHERE CHILDREN ARE LIKELY TO BE AND CAN OBTAIN

50www.sigsauer.com9.2 Installing the stock CAUTION! Gun may be damaged• The spanner must not be extended by attaching a tube.• If a torque spanner is

www.sigsauer.com519.3 Fitting the carrying sling See Figure 17 on page 48.1. Insert the open sling swivel. 2. Press the knurled knob with the plunger

52www.sigsauer.com10.0 .22 LR Caliber Conversion (optional) 1. Remove barrel (see section 8.3) 2. Remove magazine ejector. Unhook the magazine ejecto

www.sigsauer.com535. With the slot facing downwards, insert barrel 450 into the receiver. Align slot with the slot in the receiver. 6. Place insert 30

54www.sigsauer.com11.0 Accessories Your SIG SAUER SSG 3000 is a modular precision Rifle, which can be easily adapted to new uses at a later date. Acce

www.sigsauer.com5511.2 Installing the mirage band CAUTION! The mirage band is only loosely connected with the Rifle. May lead to injuries and damage

56www.sigsauer.com12.0 Care 12.1 General remarks Proper functioning and precision of the Rifle can only be maintained through regular and expert care.

www.sigsauer.com5712.2 Cleaning the barrel CAUTION! Gun may be damaged.• Never clean the bore from the muzzle end and never use steel or brass wire br

58www.sigsauer.com12.3 External metal surfaces For the care and preservation of the external metal and wood surfaces we recommend SIG SAUER® Premium g

www.sigsauer.com59Procedure: 1. Thoroughly clean the Rifle using suitable cloths and cleaning agents. 2. Thinly apply the grease with a cloth or spong

6www.sigsauer.com W WARNING – LOCKING DEVICESThis firearm was originally sold with a key- operated locking device. While it can help provide secure s

60www.sigsauer.com13.0 Trouble Shooting 13.1 Cause and correction of malfunctions Rifle maintenance (cleaning and inspection) according to the instruc

www.sigsauer.com61Malfunction Cause CorrectionNo round chambered Magazine not properly inserted, deformed or dirtyInsert magazine all the way until it

62www.sigsauer.com100 Bolt, Complete101 Cylindrical pin for firing102 Striking pin nut103 Brazed nipple104 Firing pin spring105 Firing pin106

www.sigsauer.com63NOTES:ASME Y14.5M-1994 APPLIES.1.UNSPECIFIED TOLERANCES ARE ACCORDING TO ISO 2768M.2.MATERIAL:3.HEAT TREAT:4.HARDNESS:5.ALL EDGES SH

64www.sigsauer.com15.0 Parts List & Diagram for training system .22 LR (optional)150 Bolt assy. .22 LR151 Lock152 Clamping sleeve153 Spring counte

www.sigsauer.com6516.0 Transportation and StorageWhen transporting your firearm to and from shooting activities, keep it unloaded for your safety and

66www.sigsauer.com17.0 Service and Replacement Parts PolicyParts PolicyOur Service Department maintains a full complement of replacement parts. Even t

www.sigsauer.com67 W WARNING – PARTS PURCHASEIt is the purchaser’s responsibility to be absolutely certain that any parts ordered from the factory a

68www.sigsauer.com18.0 Shipping Firearms for RepairReturning Your Firearm For Service In the event you need to return your Rifle to the SIG SAUER Serv

www.sigsauer.com697. Ship your firearms insured and prepaid (we do not accept collect shipments) to:SIG SAUER Inc.Attention: Service Department18 Indu

www.sigsauer.com7FIREARMS SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITYThis owner’s manual is designed to assist you in learning how to use and care for your SIG SAUE

70www.sigsauer.comSIG SAUER® Limited Lifetime Firearms WarrantySIG SAUER warrants that the enclosed firearm was originally manufactured free of defect

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