SSG 08 | Threat Detected
Summary
Category
Skin
Type
Sniper Rifle
Weapon
SSG 08
Finish
Threat Detected
Finish Style
Hydrographic
Designer
Valve
Released
December 3rd, 2020
Finish Catalog
996
Pattern Variants
Yes
Model Version
CS:GO
Popularity
82%
Item Class
Wear Range
Every weapon skin has a wear value, also known as float value, that determines how
scratched it looks and which exterior it belongs to:
| Range | Exterior |
|---|---|
| 0.00 – 0.07 | Factory New (FN) |
| 0.07 – 0.15 | Minimal Wear (MW) |
| 0.15 – 0.38 | Field-Tested (FT) |
| 0.38 – 0.45 | Well-Worn (WW) |
| 0.45 – 1.00 | Battle-Scarred (BS) |
Each skin also has a minimum and maximum wear value, defining its wear range.
The colored line shows the available range for this skin.
Collection
Control Collection
Contains 19 items
Community Rating
4.7
out of 5
1.3K Votes
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Bargains
The Best Skins Under $20
Supply
193.6K
total items in circulation
Factory New
16
Minimal Wear
1
Field-Tested
2
Well-Worn
0
Battle-Scarred
0
Liquidity
0%
Very Low
Price Statistics
Current Price
$172
24h Change
0.00%
+$0.00
7d Change
0.42%
-$0.73
30d Change
0.74%
-$1.28
1y Change
102.51%
+$87.24
All-Time High
$174
Sep 13, 2026
All-Time Low
$83.34
Jul 23, 2026
24h Low
24h High
$172
$172
7d Low
7d High
$172
$173
30d Low
30d High
$172
$174
1y Low
1y High
$83.34
$174
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Description
The SSG08 bolt-action is a low-damage but very cost-effective sniper rifle, making it a smart choice for early-round long-range marksmanship. A custom paint job of a map pattern overlayed with a bird's eye HUD has been applied. Target acquired
History
The SSG 08 "Threat Detected" was first introduced to Counter-Strike 5 years ago, on December 3rd, 2020. It was released as part of the Control Collection, alongside the "Operation Broken Fang" update. The skin was created by Valve itself instead of a community designer.
Origin
The SSG 08 "Threat Detected" cannot be obtained by opening a container. Instead, the skin is part of the Control Collection.
Popularity
With a popularity of 82%, the SSG 08 "Threat Detected" is currently in the top 18% of the most popular items in CS2. This popularity score is based on recent user engagement and market activity for the skin.
Rarity
The SSG 08 "Threat Detected" is one of 158 Sniper Rifle skins. The rarity of the skin is Mil-Spec Grade, which makes it a fairly common occurrence in the game.
Availability
With a price range between $13.37 and $172, the SSG 08 "Threat Detected" is a pretty affordable skin. Fortunately, it's currently widely available and can be purchased on multiple different markets.
Versions
The float value of the SSG 08 "Threat Detected" ranges from 0.00 to 0.65, which makes the skin available in all exteriors. For each exterior, there also exists a Souvenir version of this skin.
Finish Style
This SSG 08 skin has been painted in the "Hydrographic" style, with the Threat Detected finish. Disassembled weapon parts are lowered through a floating hydrographic film on the surface of a water tank. The film adheres to the primed weapon parts, covering the surface with a pattern. The primary color of this skin is brown. The look of the Threat Detected finish is affected by its pattern index. The skin uses the old legacy model.
Community Sentiment
The SSG 08 "Threat Detected" has received 1.3K votes on CSGOSKINS.GG, leading to an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars. The skin is currently also owned by the professional CS2 players TRAVIS and meyern.
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