SSG 08Hand Brake
Float Range
0.00→1.00
Market Position
Rifle MarketSSG 08 | Hand Brake recorded 5,941 sales in the past 7 days against a 7,012-per-week average over the last 30 days (79,058 in 90 days) — trading is cooler than usual.
Variants
5 variantsThis finish also drops as a Souvenir item from souvenir packages. The prices below are for the standard version.
Also priced separately: Souvenir Hand Brake
Summary
Item Class
Collection
Float & Wear Range
SSG 08 | Hand Brake has a float range of 0.00 to 1.00. This skin can drop in all wear conditions from Factory New to Battle-Scarred.
Float Strategy
- 5 of 5 wears exist: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred — the full float spectrum.
- FN vs MW: Factory New ($3.56) trades at a 158% premium over Minimal Wear ($1.38) — Minimal Wear is the value pick for a near-clean look.
- Cheapest entry: Battle-Scarred from $0.56 on CSFloat.
Lowest Floats on the Market
Price History
Full Price History
SSG 08 | Hand Brake Steam price and trading volume since Sep 2018 — 288 days tracked.
Full price & volume history via SteamWebAPI · Steam Community Market.
Market Intelligence — Factory New
Live cross-market listings, liquidity and order-book depth, updated hourly.
Cross-market data via SteamWebAPI · outbound links open the marketplace listing.
SSG 08 | Hand Brake — Cheapest Price by Wear
The lowest live price for each wear condition of SSG 08 | Hand Brake. Prices are in USD and update regularly.
| Wear Condition | Cheapest Price | Cheapest Marketplace | Avg. Price | # Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factory New | $3.56 | Buff163 | $5.33 | 8 |
| Minimal Wear | $1.38 | CS.Money | $1.67 | 8 |
| Field-Tested | $0.74 | DMarket | $0.93 | 8 |
| Well-Worn | $0.60 | CS.Money | $0.83 | 8 |
| Battle-Scarred | $0.56 | CSFloat | $0.71 | 8 |
Steam Market vs Third-Party Prices
The Steam Community Market usually lists SSG 08 | Hand Brakehigher than third-party marketplaces — but Steam sales keep the funds in your Steam wallet, while third-party sales can cash out. The spread below compares Steam's listing price with the cheapest third-party offer per wear.
| Wear | Steam Market | Cheapest Third-Party | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factory New | $5.46 | $3.56 (Buff163) | +53% |
| Minimal Wear | $2.09 | $1.38 (CS.Money) | +51% |
| Field-Tested | $1.30 | $0.74 (DMarket) | +76% |
| Well-Worn | $1.03 | $0.60 (CS.Money) | +72% |
| Battle-Scarred | $0.86 | $0.56 (CSFloat) | +54% |
Steam takes roughly a 15% fee from the seller and balances can't be withdrawn, so a positive spread doesn't automatically mean arbitrage — it reflects the premium buyers pay for wallet-funded convenience.
About SSG 08 | Hand Brake
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. It has been hand painted with blue and white checkerboard patterns. Meant for oversteer, not parking— Official in-game description
The SSG 08 | Hand Brake is a Mil-Spec grade rifle skin in Counter-Strike 2, part of the The 2018 Inferno Collection. This skin is also available as a Souvenir drop from major tournaments.
The skin is currently available in 5 wear conditions: Factory New ($3.56) — near-perfect condition with minimal scratches, float value between 0.00 and 0.07, Minimal Wear ($1.38) — slight cosmetic wear with minor scratches, float value between 0.07 and 0.15, Field-Tested ($0.74) — moderate wear with visible scratches and marks, float value between 0.15 and 0.38, Well-Worn ($0.60) — significant wear with noticeable scratches and fading, float value between 0.38 and 0.45, and Battle-Scarred ($0.56) — heavy wear with major scratches, chips and fading, float value between 0.45 and 1.00.
The float value range for SSG 08 | Hand Brake is 0.00 to 1.00. Lower float values mean less wear on the skin's texture. A float of 0.00 will look the cleanest, while 1.00 will show the most wear. Use the Float Checker to analyze specific float values, or read our Float Guide to learn more.
Looking for the best deal? Use our Skin Compare tool to compare this skin with alternatives, or track price trends on the Price Tracker. You can also check the Market Trends page for broader investment insights.
The SSG 08 is a rifle in CS2 that costs $1,700 in-game. It deals 88 base damage at 48 rounds per minute. Browse all SSG 08 skins for more options.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much is SSG 08 | Hand Brake?
- The SSG 08 | Hand Brake ranges from $0.56 to $3.56 depending on wear condition. Factory New starts at $3.56, Minimal Wear starts at $1.38, Field-Tested starts at $0.74, Well-Worn starts at $0.60, Battle-Scarred starts at $0.56.
- Is SSG 08 | Hand Brake a good buy right now?
- Based on current market data for SSG 08 | Hand Brake: liquidity is medium (79/100), so it resells quickly at market price; it recorded 30,053 sales in the last 30 days; at $0.56 it sits in the top 71% of rifle skins by price; supply is plentiful with 883,591 active listings. Steady volume and healthy liquidity make it a reasonably safe buy at current prices.
- Where is the cheapest place to buy SSG 08 | Hand Brake?
- The cheapest listing for SSG 08 | Hand Brake (Factory New) is currently $3.56 on Buff163. Compare prices across all 8 marketplaces above.
- What float range does SSG 08 | Hand Brake have?
- SSG 08 | Hand Brake has a float range of 0.00 to 1.00. This means it can drop in Factory New condition.
- What's the cheapest wear for SSG 08 | Hand Brake?
- Battle-Scarred is the cheapest wear for SSG 08 | Hand Brake, starting at $0.56 on CSFloat. Wears from cheapest to priciest: Battle-Scarred ($0.56), Well-Worn ($0.60), Field-Tested ($0.74), Minimal Wear ($1.38), Factory New ($3.56).
- What collection is SSG 08 | Hand Brake from?
- SSG 08 | Hand Brake is from the The 2018 Inferno Collection. Other skins from this collection can be found on the collection page.