Project: Mini TRG

[Afkirby]

I wanted a TRG from the first time I saw one in my late teens. Being mostly a 22LR and 223 shooter, it was hard for me to justify getting more calibers just to punch paper. I got a great deal on a Tikka T3 223 with a 1:8 twist barrel so that I could use the heavier 75's and 77's I use in my AR's.

I never warmed up to the factory stock and magazine on the Tikka, the mag always seemed to have issues not picking up rounds. I started looking around for aftermarket stocks for the Tikka when I noticed that guys were adapting the KRG Whiskey 3 chassis to use TRG furniture on a Tikka Action. It seemed like more time and money than it was worth, but I found a good deal on a full factory Sako TRG 42 Chassis on EBay.

I messaged Justin at KRG and he let me order the "backbone" of the KRG chassis. I've got a pic of it mocked up with the TRG 42 chassis as the KRG backbone is being shipped today. Now I've just got to find a TRG 2 stage trigger and a TRG22 forend and I should be good to go!

 

[jLorenzo]

Sweet.

 

[BEJ762]

Afkirby - I just sent you a PM about the TRG22 forend you need.

 

[JustBC]

It will probably be very tough and very expensive to find a TRG trigger. You might want to look at a bix'n andy. They are expensive but you can get them.

 

[Silvan]

Cool.
I can try to find a TRG trigger but it will be quite expensive...

 

[Afkirby]

I contacted brownells about special ordering a TRG trigger. They could do it to the tune of $600+ dollars. I'll stick with the Tikka trigger until I can find something a little cheaper.

 

[Afkirby]

Got the KRG backbone and trigger guard. I had to cut the TRG forend screws down a few threads because the KRG backbone is a little different internally than the TRG backbone. Got some new M6 action screws at the harware store, did some inletting on the TRG stock and made a small pillar to relieve some tension the rear action screw was making on the triggerguard. It turned out better than I hoped. The polymer 223 AICS mags require a good slap to seat fully, but they feed great.

 

[308Gunner]

Sweet how does it shoot

 

[Massoud]

Nice work, we do have a trigger coming FYI. We'll be releasing specs later in the year, I can say it will be 2 stage and under $600 for sure, haha.
Justin

 

[Afkirby]

Thanks for your help Justin, it wouldn't have come together so easily without your help.

 

[JustBC]

You may want to try the Bix'n Andy trigger. It is available for the Tikka. The pull is nicer than the TRG. (I own 2 TRGs so I am qualified to say that) It doesn't have all the vertical/pitch adjustability but it is around $450.

 

[poptart4YALL]

Hey look your stock costs more than my scope that's on it.

-Poptart

 

[Afkirby]

Look a little closer poptard, that's an SWFA
-Kirby

 

[poptart4YALL]

Oh lame. Stock still more expensive. Can I have my old scope back now?

-Poptart