POTD: Sako TRG 42 A1 .338 LM + Schmidt Bender 5-45×56 PM II High Power
Photo Of The Day: It’s the SAKO factory in Riihimäki that produces the bolt-action Sako TRG 42 A1 rifle. Here we can see it equipped with goodies like a Schmidt Bender 5-45×56 PM II High Power scope with DTII turrets, in a mount from Spuhr. The bipod is from Fortmeier.
This version is chambered in .338 Lapua Magnum, but you can get it in 300 Win Mag also.
I think this color combination turned out really well.
For more information about the TRG rifles check: SAKO’s new TRG22 A1 in 6.5 Creedmoor and VICTRIX Armament Sniper Rifles at Beretta Defense and in Finnsniper 2018 – All the Gear & Firearms
From Sako:
The Sako TRG 42 A1 is robust precision instrument made for one specific task: hit the target – whatever it takes. The 2018 models are taken to the next level with brand new features inspired by our flagship model TRG M10.
The TRG 42 A1 comes in 300 Win Mag / 11” or like pictured in 338 Lapua Mag / 10”.
You get either 7 or 5 rounds in the magazine (+1).
All pictures from Longrange.sk: https://www.longrange.sk/
What do you think of this setup for Long Range Target Shooting?
Ex-Arctic Ranger. Competitive practical shooter and hunter with a European focus. Always ready to increase my collection of modern semi-automatics, optics, thermals and suppressors. TCCC Certified. Occasionaly seen in a 6x6 Bug Out Vehicle, always with a big smile.
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The TRG has always been a great rifle, the standard that can be had under $3k now is still a bargain with one of if not the best factory triggers to come on a production rifle, I love mine. However, Sako is lucky they have government contracts, because the A1 is ridiculously priced at $7500. It could be a great gun, but the pricing is pure insanity.
You can buy an AI AX for that and get switch barrel capability between long and short action calibers. Sure it's heavier, but much more durable than the TRG in the rear stock area and more adjustable. Plus the trigger is neck and neck.
I have no doubt they don't care about civilian sales with the TRG line, but there's no way this should run over $4k. Aside a different chassis, what does this really offer that the original TRG didn't for less than half the $? From what I've read it's the same bolt/action/barrel so you're dropping almost $5k just for the new chassis and updated trigger pack with the same performance but better drop safety. I guess it make sense since Sako prices the old TRG folding stock by itself at $3000. You could buy a TRG 42 for $3300, put a KRG rear adjustable folding stock on it for $700, and you have the same thing but save $3500, enough to buy another entire TRG 42.
Not to mention the customer service Sako customers get in the USA from Beretta is lacking on it's best day.
Why,.. back in my day you could get a TRG for 2,000, damn I should have done it.