I am getting old…

sirhrmechanic · Oct 10, 2021

So the Sako TRG was technically designed in 1989… as the TRG 21.

Based on a Valmet design from 1984.

Meaning my state-of-the-freaking-art TRG-22 is now a Vintage Sniper Rifle. That is sort of not fair.

Sorry, but not vintage. Merely experienced…

Sirhr

candyx · Oct 10, 2021

Are you checking the Obits in the morning to see how your day will be .....

Secondistic · Oct 10, 2021

Just avoid this guy.

Basher · Oct 10, 2021

I think the vast majority of the firearms we all know and enjoy are getting “old,” aside from a few standouts. Doesn’t make it an easier pill to swallow, though…

Supersubes · Oct 10, 2021

I think the fact that you're double fisting USO’s makes you look more vintage than the TRG.

Mr. Z · Oct 10, 2021

At least it doesn’t have a wood stock

candyx · Oct 10, 2021

At least there isn't a piece of flint attached to your hammer so you can't be that old.

acudaowner · Oct 10, 2021

getting old is not a problem it's a privilege when life is so darn short everyday ach and pain are all blessings the problem is when you stop getting any older that's just a suck feast so cheer up brian somethings in life are bad they can really make you mad , while other things just make you want to swear and curse . When your chewing on life's gristle don't grumble give a whistle and this will help things turn out for the best and

powdahound76 · Oct 10, 2021

Getting???

when more than 70% of the hair you have is grey…..

And you need a 1/2 a viagra to get yer wiener out if your pants so you dont dribble on em. In summer….

At least you aint as old as @Threadcutter308 !!!!

Jscb1b · Oct 10, 2021

Is it to late for a nap?

candyx · Oct 10, 2021

powdahound76 said:
Getting???

when more than 70% of the hair you have is grey…..

And you need a 1/2 a viagra to get yer wiener out if your pants so you dont dribble on em. In summer….

At least you aint as old as @Threadcutter308 !!!!

So old the viagra get stuck in your throat and you have to walk around all day with a stiff neck?

ZG47A · Oct 11, 2021

As a carpenter I have, as you would expect, several jobs to do around the house. I note that @sirhrmechanic has some years’ overdue rust removal, rust priming and painting to do around his deck BUT other steel items such as cannons and small arms are clearly taking precedence.

pitspitr · Oct 11, 2021

My mind says I'm still 20, but my body refuses to do things it could when it was 40.

Most everything I own would now be considered "Vintage"

david walter · Oct 11, 2021

That's what she said...

sirhrmechanic said:
Sorry, but not vintage. Merely experienced…

brianf · Oct 11, 2021

Put a Harris bipod on there and it’s 1999 again

THEIS · Oct 11, 2021

Hi,

I guess we can feel old together because when I see that picture all I can visualize is Doc76251 throwing that scope and spotting scope around to see peoples faces when they miss his throws.

Sincerely,
Theis

sirhrmechanic · Oct 11, 2021

THEIS said:
Hi,

I guess we can feel old together because when I see that picture all I can visualize is Doc76251 throwing that scope and spotting scope around to see peoples faces when they miss his throws.

Sincerely,
Theis

Yup… Doc was a good shit!!!

On the bright side, I’ll be dead of old age before my Hoplite is considered vintage. So I have that to look forward to!! sirhr

GrumpyOleFart · Oct 12, 2021

You're only as old as the woman you love.
My Babe is younger than me by 5 years or so, it's a win win for me.
There is no age on quality.
That Sako has legendary status, and always will.

Aaros143 · Oct 16, 2021

Vintage or not. I still want a TRG-22

Tchitcherine · Oct 16, 2021

Nice stick, Sirhr.
Also, EREK FTW

Get by!

I used to be with it
but then they changed what it was
now what i'm with isn't it
and what's it seems weird and scary to me
it'll happen to you!

Triggered · Oct 19, 2021

Never would had guessed in a million years that you were a TRG guy - how do you like the factory folder?

I snatched all the KRG gear ages ago, put it on one time and instantly took it off. Was not a fan at all and went back to the factory solid stock.

Havent met many rifles that have a trigger as nice as those IMO. Mk13 might be edging in as new favorite, but damn that Sako is a delight.

TorF · Oct 20, 2021

Thre worst thing getting old is that even with the latest, greatest, new gadgets I can't match the results (offhand shooting) I shot 40 years ago with a bone stock Rem BDL Varmint topped with a Weaver T10/T16.

thejeep · Oct 20, 2021

Triggered said:
Never would had guessed in a million years that you were a TRG guy - how do you like the factory folder?

I snatched all the KRG gear ages ago, put it on one time and instantly took it off. Was not a fan at all and went back to the factory solid stock.

Havent met many rifles that have a trigger as nice as those IMO. Mk13 might be edging in as new favorite, but damn that Sako is a delight

Did the krg folder lock up tight? I really want a trg with a folder and 18-20” barrel, but not if the krg folder isn’t rock solid.

sirhrmechanic · Oct 20, 2021

Triggered said:
Never would had guessed in a million years that you were a TRG guy - how do you like the factory folder?

I snatched all the KRG gear ages ago, put it on one time and instantly took it off. Was not a fan at all and went back to the factory solid stock.

Havent met many rifles that have a trigger as nice as those IMO. Mk13 might be edging in as new favorite, but damn that Sako is a delight.

Love the folder. But it’s not worth the price differential the factory wanted for them. When I bought mine the LE rep did not have the fixed stock version I wanted. But he had a factory demo rifle with 100 rounds through it and a folding stock that I got for the fixed stock price. I was on that like Oprah on a baked ham.

And yes it is a very nice folding stock and is probably the best rifle I own accuracy wise. We’ll see what happens when the Aspis comes in, though.

The TRG And the AI are definitely in a league of their own

sirhrmechanic · Oct 20, 2021

thejeep said:
Did the krg folder lock up tight? I really want a trg with a folder and 18-20” barrel, but not if the krg folder isn’t rock solid.

It is absolutely rocksolid.

Charger442 · Oct 20, 2021

the older you get, the longer your scopes get. Thats a fact. That USO says you're only about 72, when you turn 75 you'll need to add more sunshades or swap to a Unertl UV.

sirhrmechanic · Oct 20, 2021

Charger442 said:
the older you get, the longer your scopes get. Thats a fact. That USO says you're only about 72, when you turn 75 you'll need to add more sunshades or swap to a Unertl UV.

Unfortunately, my deck faces due west, which in the mountains means I have the sun right in my eyes in fall... Normally, just run the short killflash. Not that day!

Sirhr

Also, your magazines tend to sag further, until they almost reach your knees.....

TheGerman · Oct 20, 2021

Sunshade? A fucking SUNSHADE?

sirhrmechanic · Oct 20, 2021

TheGerman said:
Sunshade? A fucking SUNSHADE?

My afternoon view at my 300 yd steel. Yeah... a sunshade!

Sorry about the picture being sideways. I'm taking my nap.

Sirhr

Im2bent · Oct 20, 2021

Damn might want to get a level to straighten out that vicious cant.

GrumpyOleFart · Oct 20, 2021

As long as the cant is in milliradians, you'll be fine.

sirhrmechanic · Oct 20, 2021

GrumpyOleFart said:
As long as the cant is in milliradians, you'll be fine.

I ranged it with my rangefinder held sideways. It worked fine.

Cheers,

Sirhr

sandwarrior · Oct 21, 2021

sirhrmechanic said:
So the Sako TRG was technically designed in 1989… as the TRG 21.

Based on a Valmet design from 1984.

Meaning my state-of-the-freaking-art TRG-22 is now a Vintage Sniper Rifle. That is sort of not fair.
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Sorry, but not vintage. Merely experienced…

Sirhr

No worries. I have several rifles that were born before I was.

sandwarrior · Oct 21, 2021

TorF said:
Thre worst thing getting old is that even with the latest, greatest, new gadgets I can't match the results (offhand shooting) I shot 40 years ago with a bone stock Rem BDL Varmint topped with a Weaver T10/T16.

It did get a little better again after shoulder surgery...

GrumpyOleFart · Oct 21, 2021

Oldies but goodies.

pitspitr · Oct 21, 2021

sandwarrior said:
No worries. I have several rifles that were born before I was.

I only have a few that weren't

ChrisF308 · Oct 23, 2021

I think the rifle before the Sako TRG-21 was Tikka's M65A , which seems to be one of the first chassis type stocks wrapped in wood , it has a std 2 lug bolt like a Rem 700 sort of , But in the rear it has a special nylon bushing that makes the bolt throw very very smooth .

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