Steyr SSG Project

[neely320]

Ordered Spigot and Spray Paint ... hopefully will arive this week to allow me to start on my project.

Going to spray 3 colour digital on the stock of my Steyr SSG 69, install front spigot for Versa Pod Bipod and make a bespoke cheek piece for the rifle.

Will get pics up of the stages etc for all you Steyr lovers

 

[ORD]

Re: Steyr SSG Project

Should be an interesting project!

So did you decide against getting the McMillan stock for your SSG or are you just doing this work to "hold you over" for now?

 

[neely320]

Re: Steyr SSG Project

well i came to the conclusion that the Mc Millan is a bit expensive for me at the minute.

So i thought what i could do to give the Steyr a little face lift / put my own stamp on it.

Should look good when i have it all sprayed up etc, dont know if i will touch the scope or barrel.

Debating getting it screw cut and a muzzle brake for it .... would look pretty good i think.

Shame i cant fit a picatiny rail to it. Not tapped you see.

 

[ORD]

Re: Steyr SSG Project

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: neely320</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Shame i cant fit a picatiny rail to it. Not tapped you see. </div></div>

It does NOT need to be "tapped" because there are picatinny rail sections that will mount right up in the t-rail that is built into your stock's forend. Several companies make the Anschutz/T-rail to Picatinny rail adapters. Not sure about shipping them across the pond to N. Ireland/UK, but check with Kasey at Accu-Shot about their AFAR kit to see if it will work and/or search around to see what might be available in your neck of the woods. I am sure someone in Europe is making an adapter rail to put a picatinny in your T-rail.

 

[neely320]

Re: Steyr SSG Project

i meant a picatiny rail to mount a scope onto instead of just to the action!

 

[ORD]

Re: Steyr SSG Project

You mean like this one (no drilling/tapping required...just four set screws after you get the rail installed which does take some SERIOUS effort given the ultra-tight fit...but that's necessary given the nature of the mount):

http://www.steyrarms.com/store/index.php/picatinny-rail-1/ssg-69-picatinny-rail.html

Also, other companies make picatinny rails for the SSG 69 that will require you to have your receiver drilled and tapped, but to me, to have that done is basically a necessity if you want a canted base and the most rigid mounting platform possible. I know you have quality smiths across the pond...certainly a drill/tap job on your receiver isn't THAT big a deal.

 

[neely320]

Re: Steyr SSG Project

yeah i'm debating sending it away and getting this done. Means i can use QD mounts, to allow to take scope off easily also would allow me to use a 20moa base.

I currently use Apel Mounts but would love a one piece moutning system!

I must look into sending it away.