The SSG 08 is a bolt-action sniper rifle in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive & Counter-Strike 2, serving as the successor to the Schmidt Scout. Commonly nicknamed "Scout," this Austrian-made weapon provides a cost-effective option for long-range combat.

Key Features:

• Price: $1,700
• Magazine capacity: 10 rounds
• Reserve ammo: 90 rounds
• Movement speed: 230 units per second
• Perfect accuracy while jumping at peak height
• Instant kill with headshots
• Can kill unarmored opponents with stomach shots

Combat Characteristics:

• Equipped with a high-power scope
• Lower rate of fire than AWP
• Maintains accuracy while scoped and moving
• Excellent penetration power
• Near-perfect accuracy when stationary and scoped

Tactical Advantages:

• Ideal for eco rounds due to low cost
• Excellent for early-round long-range combat
• Perfect jump-shot accuracy
• No movement penalty while scoped
• Good wall-penetration capabilities

Best Practices:

• Always aim for headshots
• Strafe between shots for better survival
• Carry a reliable sidearm for close encounters
• Use jump-shots to engage enemies behind cover
• Pair with an HE grenade to finish damaged opponents
• Avoid engaging multiple enemies simultaneously

The SSG 08 excels as an economic sniper rifle option, particularly useful during early rounds or when team finances are limited. While not as powerful as the AWP, its mobility and accuracy make it a viable choice for skilled players who can consistently land headshots.

Note: The in-game variant appears to be modeled after the .308 Winchester version, though the real SSG 08 is available in multiple calibers including .243 Winchester, .300 Winchester Magnum, and .338 Lapua Magnum.

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