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SubscribeIt's pretty much an 8-25.The 5-25 tunnels pretty bad if you plan on using in the low mag range likely for hunting.Also bigger heavier. Get an Ultra Short
Thanks! That’s the 20” barrel? Is it OK to shoot while standing?
5-25Looks nice! What magnification did you have on you TRG-42? Not sure if I should pick the TRG-22 in 6.5 Creedmoor or the TRG-42 in .300 Win Mag…
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Planning to get a SAKO TRG 22, 6.5 Creedmoor, for some hunting (deer, wildboar) and long-range shooting. Been looking at the S&B PMII. Would you go for the 3-20x or the 5-25x magnification?
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I think you would be happy with a 6.5. I would like two more Sako's one in 6.5 and one in .300wm. That would complete my list with Sako TRG's. I have a TRG22 in .308 and the 42 in .338. Both are wonderful to shoot.Looks nice! What magnification did you have on you TRG-42? Not sure if I should pick the TRG-22 in 6.5 Creedmoor or the TRG-42 in .300 Win Mag…
Looks nice! What magnification did you have on you TRG-42? Not sure if I should pick the TRG-22 in 6.5 Creedmoor or the TRG-42 in .300 Win Mag…
I decided to take my heavy chassis rifle hunting in the backyard on Sunday, it’s topped with a 5-25. Had to set the magnification on 7x which is where the tunneling just begins on mine. It’s not an ideal hunting setup by any stretch for these woods but it was pretty cool to be able to see the tiny little details on the deers faces when I zoomed in before the sun came up and to be able to spot the drops of blood on the blades of grass after I shot one. Has me really jonesing for a 3-21 US or a ZCO 4-20 now.I never found the S&B PMII to be too heavy. I carried one on my TRG-42 .338 Lapua in Alaska hunting (picture of it with my gear hunting the 40 mile caribou herd). I haven't had any tunneling issues but then I am also a magnification whore, so I am not running the lower magnification range. I'll have to look through it again.
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No, I haven’t had the chance yet. I understand that there are rifles better suited for hunting. Probably more resonable to buy two rifles, but I think I’ll start with a high quality long-range rifle (that hopefully work OK for some hunting as well). Really appreciate your input! I’ve been working in the military, but haven’t done much long-range. Mainly carbine/pistol.I assumed you already had the TRG. Have you handled a TRG?
I ask because the stock/chassis is fairly bulky(wide) for a hunting rifle.
It is not a small rifle. If you plan to pack for long distances and then drag out animals I would suggest something smaller and lighter. Some of us are just use to packing heavy stuff because of our jobs or whatever.I assumed you already had the TRG. Have you handled a TRG?
I ask because the stock/chassis is fairly bulky(wide) for a hunting rifle.
No, I haven’t had the chance yet. I understand that there are rifles better suited for hunting. Probably more resonable to buy two rifles, but I think I’ll start with a high quality long-range rifle (that hopefully work OK for some hunting as well). Really appreciate your input! I’ve been working in the military, but haven’t done much long-range. Mainly carbine/pistol.
I agree with the two scope solution in the OPs situation.As a fellow Swede, and owner of a TRG 22 (in 308) and a 5-25 PM2 I feel like I should write a line or two.
The TRG is an awesome rifle. I have had mine for about 2 years now and I cant say anything bad about it, for my use. But I compeat more than I hunt so my gear is suited towards that. If I hunted more than I went to competitions, I would probably pick a lighter rifle, probably.
The same thing can be said about the PM2, its an awesome scope but not the greatest choice if you take part in regular hunting in Sweden were shots beyond 100 meters are very uncommon and discuraged.
A compromize would be to go with the TRG and have 2 sets of scopes for it. Say the 5-25x PM2 for longrange and competiton work. And a smaller 1-6x or similar for hunting. That would be pretty awesome.
I was at a moose hunt a few weeks back and that made me think about something similar.
Otherwise a 3-20x50 Ultra short or the Kahles k318i would be good choices too. I am a big fan of the MSR reticle so it would be an easy choice for me atleast.
The 6.5CM is a smarter choice than 300WM for the use you describe. A regular 308 would not be a bad choice either.
My TRG at a moose hunt a few weeks ago. I run a Kahles K624i on it. My 5-25x Schmidt is on my other rifle right now.
Thanks! Probably end up getting two rifles/scopes. What do you think of the 3-20x50 + red dot (since I already got Trijicon RMR2/Aimpoint T2/Eotech EXPS3-0 + G33 magnifier)? Is there any advantage to the S&B PM2 3-12x50 vs the 3-20x50 (other than the reticle)?
Thanks! Probably end up getting two rifles/scopes. What do you think of the 3-20x50 + red dot (since I already got Trijicon RMR2/Aimpoint T2/Eotech EXPS3-0 + G33 magnifier)? Is there any advantage to the S&B PM2 3-12x50 vs the 3-20x50 (other than the reticle)?