Help me buy a TRG 42 338 LM...

[precisionshutr]

Guys,

I just posted another thread about purchasing a TRG 338 vs a custom job. I was told (in many ways)TRG is a great way to go.

The reason for this post is, I stumbled across a local shop who has a used TRG 42 in a 338LM. My question is what do you look for when purchsing a used bolt gun? Not looking for any "guarentees" or "look for x y z and 100% it will be a great gun". Just some ideas on what to look for to find out if the gun has been abused and possibly, if it's going to a straight shooter?

 

[jasonk]

Re: Help me buy a TRG 42 338 LM...

This one's a deal from what I know about TRGs.

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1116684#Post1116684

How much is the one in the gun shop?

 

[GUNNER75]

Re: Help me buy a TRG 42 338 LM...

With all the great builders out there, that is a tough one.

If I could do it over again, I would have bought the TRG42 1st. With that said, it may be the only .338LM I would own. All around great hardware. Biggest downside is replacement parts if needed. (mine hasn't failed yet). The next downside is mags, muzzle brake, and bipod. All expensive as heck.

I love the TRG because it is a lightweight rig that doesn't have massive recoil. It is not a total joy to carry hunting, but is much more comfortable than my other two custom .338LM's.

I would buy it in a heartbeat. Save the custom builds for smaller calibers.

 

[precisionshutr]

Re: Help me buy a TRG 42 338 LM...

The one I'm looking at is in black with Sako Muzzle brake,Sako base & rings, and a brand name bipod (not the Sako bipod) topped with a Leupold Mark IV 8.5-25 with MD reticle for $4200...

I really wanted the newer TRGs with the 1 in 10 twist, but I'm strongly considering this one as it's there ready to go with all the options (minus the Sako Bipod which I'll add later.

 

[MichaelR]

Re: Help me buy a TRG 42 338 LM...

It seems to me that if what you really want is one of the newer TRGs and you're willing to walk past the option of a custom rifle, you shouldn't settle, but instead focus on what you want and go that route.

Not that a TRG in any flavor is really settling...

 

[precisionshutr]

Re: Help me buy a TRG 42 338 LM...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MichaelR</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It seems to me that if what you really want is one of the newer TRGs and you're willing to walk past the option of a custom rifle, you shouldn't settle, but instead focus on what you want and go that route.

Not that a TRG in any flavor is really settling... </div></div>

That's exactly what i thought, no compromising as I researched and drooled over the different options. Once seeing the finished product with a cheaper price, it looks awfully tempting.

 

[USMCj]

Re: Help me buy a TRG 42 338 LM...

here u go http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=127506972

 

[Tucsondave]

Re: Help me buy a TRG 42 338 LM...

I took delivery of my new trg42 ,1/10 twist. bought it off Gunbroker w/a anightforce scope for 5k. Don't settle,there are deals out there.

 

[precisionshutr]

Re: Help me buy a TRG 42 338 LM...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Tucsondave</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I took delivery of my new trg42 ,1/10 twist. bought it off Gunbroker w/a anightforce scope for 5k. Don't settle,there are deals out there. </div></div>

That's a deal, did it include anything else, brake, sako rings/base, bipod?

 

[Tucsondave]

Re: Help me buy a TRG 42 338 LM...

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