New to me steyr ssg69

[88GFY]

I just purchased a steyr ssg69. It should be delivered locally in a few days.

I found a thread on the m14 forum with the same exact rifle by google searching “ssg69 16” as the barrel was chopped to 16”.

I was looking for a 16” Remington 700 sps tactical in 308 but I saw this and couldn’t pass it up for the price.

Here is the original thread on the m14 forum….hoping the original owner might also be on here

https://www.m14forum.com/threads/short-barrel-steyr-ssg69-project-pics-added.239457/

Looking for information on the metal Lower that allows aics mags and the macmillian stock

 

[Sniff]

Very nice rifle.

Just be careful with the squeezy locking tabs on the magazines. They can become brittle over time and snap.

 

[jbell]

Sweet little rig, I had a PII years ago, I love the action and trigger. I believe CDI made the bottom metal you are referring to. They occasionally pop up for sale but it is getting to be a pretty rare site. Maybe search it. I am sure there are some European manufacturers who have made similar.

 

[enichols]

For SSG69 AICS bottom metal, you have two options.

The first is Styria Arms, based in Austria. If you are in the US it will be about $450 (last I checked) after shipping, taxes and customs. These are supposed to be very nice units.

The second is Waters Rifleman in Australia. I have one of his SSG AICS bottom metals. It was a perfect drop in fit, finish is excellent. In order to get my AICS magazines to feed correctly using the Waters BM, I had to tune the mags' feedlips. Just be aware that you may have to tune your mags if you buy the Waters unit. I like having a metal trigger guard and magwell and AICS magazines for the Steyr, since I don't have to worry about them getting brittle and cracking.

 

[Dogtown]

Nothing to add other than to salute your choice of an absolute classic

 

[88GFY]

Was 1200 fair? I’ve seen prices all over. I understand the chopped barrel takes away from the value.

 

[jbell]

Was 1200 fair? I’ve seen prices all over. I understand the chopped barrel takes away from the value.

It is a hard market for that rifle, even if the barrel was not chopped. But if the bore is in good condition (they are difficult to rebarrel) then yes it is not a bad price for a classic rifle that has excellent accuracy potential when compared to what a factory Remington or Savage is going for these days.

 

[88GFY]

Finally got it. Super cool rifle.

 

[jbell]

That is super cool!