TRG42 help please

[beersngars]

Any TRG42 aficionado's here that can give me a little guidance? I have the want for a TRG in 338 Lapua and am looking at one on Gunbroker. I asked a few questions about it and all sounds very positive as far as condition and all but it is made in 2006. Is the 2013 upgrade worth it? Should I keep looking? Any help is appreciated. TIA

 

[Chargerguy]

Check the barrel twist if it’s the original barrel. Might be too slow, depending on what you want to do. I spend a lot of time with a 2010ish TRG42 338 Lapua (no experience with the newer ones though). No complaints at all other than the weight. I wish it was a few pounds heavier. I put a sidewinder on it but I still don’t find it that enjoyable to shoot.

 

[beersngars]

Check the barrel twist if it’s the original barrel. Might be too slow, depending on what you want to do. I spend a lot of time with a 2010ish TRG42 338 Lapua (no experience with the newer ones though). No complaints at all other than the weight. I wish it was a few pounds heavier. I put a sidewinder on it but I still don’t find it that enjoyable to shoot.

It is the original barrel, so whatever they used. Do you know anything about the dual plunger upgrade? I really don't need it, I just want one.

 

[Jaeger432]

In 2013 a modified trigger was installed. As far as I know it is not as adjustable as it used to be. Apparently some owners had played around with it too much and the trigger had to be sent in.

 

[Jaeger432]

There was also a change in the safety lever. Old Model has Kind of Little lever, the new one Has got a „paddle“ Design, which is slightly better/easy to operate

 

[dustingaunder]

I prefer the pre-‘13 trigger. Barrel was available in 1-10 and 1-12 before that. Maybe not in 2006 though. It might be 1-12. Phosphate guns are worth a little more than blue. The iron sight notch is cool on the phosphate guns.

 

[beersngars]

In 2013 a modified trigger was installed. As far as I know it is not as adjustable as it used to be. Apparently some owners had played around with it too much and the trigger had to be sent in.

OK. I thought the difference was they added a second ejector to the bolt. Maybe both?

 

[Jaeger432]

OK. I thought the difference was they added a second ejector to the bolt. Maybe both?

yes, Trigger and also second ejector. Also new recoil Pad (softer?) and the bolt handle should be tougher attached To the Rifle, but i dont know how they Managed this

 

[beersngars]

I prefer the pre-‘13 trigger. Barrel was available in 1-10 and 1-12 before that. Maybe not in 2006 though. It might be 1-12. Phosphate guns are worth a little more than blue. The iron sight notch is cool on the phosphate guns.

I called the seller to see if he could tell me the barrel twist. I would assume the 1-10 would be the better choice for the 285's and 300's. Also, when you say phosphate, are you referring to the receiver or the barrel, or both?

 

[dustingaunder]

Barrel finish. 1-10 would be preferred and required for 300s. Being a 2006 I bet it’s 1-12.

 

[ScarlettRed]

I have a trg 42 338LM that I bought in 2006. I fiddled with the trigger too much and wrecked it. They sent me the newer version which is much nicer except I can't get the weight very low like the original. 1:12 twist might not be ideal, but I have shot 300 grainers with superb accuracy. I settled on the hornady 285g eld-m as it is cheaper to shoot and isn't going to push the stability envelope as much. I just shot out to 2055y last month with 3 good hits so I think it's just fine stability wise. I live at 5000ft however. I attached some 500y groups to show its accuracy potential. Unfortunately I am out of retumbo and hear of none to be had indefinitely. Might try some rl26 that I just scored for my 300 wm, but it usually is even scarcer.