SIG SG 550 Sniper

 SIG SG 550 Sniper

Type	Sniper rifle
Place of origin	Switzerland
Service history
In service	1990–present
Used by	See Users
Production history
Designer	SIG
Designed	1970s
Manufacturer	Swiss Arms AG (formerly SIG)
Produced	1986–present
Number built	600,000+
Variants	See Variants
Specifications
Weight	SG 550 Sniper: 7.02 kg (15.5 lb)
Length	SG 550 Sniper (stock extended): 1,130 mm (44.5 in) SG 550 Sniper (stock folded): 905 mm (35.6 in)
Barrel length	SG 550 Sniper: 650 mm (25.6 in)
Cartridge	5.6mm Gw Pat 90 (5.56x45mm NATO)
Action	Gas operated, rotating bolt
Rate of fire	Approx. 700 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity	SG 550 Sniper: 940 m/s (3,084.0 ft/s)
Effective range	100–400 m sight adjustments
Feed system	5, 20, 30-round detachable box magazine