Gunsmithing TRG-22 Re-barrel Question

[scotharr]

Hi folks,

I have been asked to rebarrel a Sako TRG-22 with a Bartlein Heavy Palma barrel. I noticed that the factory barrel has a 1.160" shank versus the 1.250" shank on a palma barrel. Will a palma barrel fit into the Sako factory stock or should I turn down the shank to 1.160"? Unfortunately I do not have the stock to examine.

Thanks,
Scott

 

[sakobob]

can't answer the shank question ,but on a side note if he is using the trg bipod you my want to check clearance there also.

 

[Captain Kirk]

I recently re-barreled a TRG-22 with a medium Palma, I recall there would have been no issues going with a heavy when I discussed it with the smith. There is some clearance issues with a heavier barrel and the front sling stud mount on the left side, so you may need to remove it (it barely cleared the medium)

 

[HodgdonExtreme]

Huh. Posted an answer to this hours ago but I guess it didn't take...

It'll clear just fine. The 1.160" OEM barrel clears the stock by a minimum of ~.090" per side.

Hope that helps.

 

[danpd]

Turn the shank down to match the factory one, it looks terrible otherwise.

 

[scotharr]

Thanks guys