SSG 08

The SSG 08 is a bolt-action sniper rifle in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, replacing the Schmidt Scout from the previous games.

The SSG 08 is is commonly nicknamed Scout due to its heavy physical resemblance to its predecessor.

Overview

               The Steyr SSG 08 is an Austrian-made bolt-action sniper rifle, fed with 10 rounds of 7.62 NATO. It is equipped with a high power lens scope for long range engagement. Unlike the previous Schmidt Scout, the SSG 08 has increased damage per shot and lower price, making it more lethal and reliable as the alternative for the AWP. As such, the SSG 08 is more easily purchased if a team has lost the previous/pistol round. However, it is heavier than the Scout and users have a running speed of 230.

               Like its predecessor, the SSG 08 will always deliver instant headshot kills but does not deal enough damage for an instant kill if a shot to the body is scored. However, unlike the Scout, an unarmored stomach shot will usually kill a target instantly.

               The SSG 08 is cheap and its rate of fire is little faster than the AWP. In early rounds, players who wish to snipe can buy this weapon. In later rounds, the SSG 08 is often used by players on the losing side or/and players who have insufficient money to purchase superior sniper rifles. Usually, the SSG 08 is replaced by more powerful (expensive, and heavier) sniper rifles like the AWP and semi-auto sniper rifles. However, a skilled SSG 08 user can suppress most assault rifles at long range and some other sniper rifles by maintaining their ability to score headshots on their enemies and being concealed with stealth or use of cover.

               The SSG 08 is the only weapon in the entire Counter-Strike series to be able to perfectly retain its hipfire accuracy while jumping. Unlike the Scout, the player will not gain a speed bonus when equipped with the SSG 08. However, this is compensated by the increased damage and an instant kill when a shot hits the stomach of unarmored players.

Advantages

Lightweight

No additional speed reduction when zooming

Cheap

High reserve ammo capacity

Fairly quiet

Accurate at the peak a jump with no horizontal movement

Fairly accurate when un-scoped

High penetration

Can kill unarmored targets with a shot to the gut

Disadvantages

Low rate of fire

Inflicts low damage for a sniper rifle

Long reload time (the same as the AWP)

Example of SSG 08 skin

1. SSG 08 Default

2. SSG 08 Dragonfire

3. SSG 08 Blood in the Water