TRG appreciation thread - Part III

[DKN83]

Did not hear anything about the classic models being taken out of production. At least they seem to be not as dumb as AI concerning this part.

The old models are up to anything you might want to throw at them. I have been favouring the AI for a long time and am now even considering selling them due to the performance and comfort i get out of my TRGs.

The TRG is the perfect hybrid of weight, accuracy and ruggedness for me these days.

If they ever discontinue them i immediately get another TRG 22 just in case.

 

[FUNCTIONAL]

Congrats!

Buying all available spare parts seems a bit excessive. The A1 models are the same old action in a chassis, so parts should be available for a long time.

I haven't heard of many firing pins breaking, but do as you wish. Buy a "bolt stop kit", an "extractor spring kit" and you're set.

Why the bolt stop kit? Only thing I could think of breaking is the retaining pin?

 

[CerebralDistortion]

Why the bolt stop kit? Only thing I could think of breaking is the retaining pin?

'Cause the pin is not sold separately... which is kind of good since the bolt stop is not hardened and if the pin brakes and you continue using the rifle (and continue to run the bolt too hard) the hole in the bolt stop gets elongated.

 

[DKN83]

How many rounds do you think a TRG can take until it falls apart? There are AWs with 20 barrels on. Just curious on how long such a rifle will last. Personally i think they are more or less indestructible apart from the barrel and maybe the bolt?

 

[PotatoeTactical]

Bit of a foolish question but I’m looking at Sako’s oem 3 ring (34mm Low) mount
Specifically looking at S151F972.

Will I need any other mounting hardware other than this mount and the factory pic rail off? Seen several sites/forums say its pic rail, others say special mounting. Thank you
Pt

 

[Statie07]

Bit of a foolish question but I’m looking at Sako’s oem 3 ring (34mm Low) mount
Specifically looking at S151F972.

Will I need any other mounting hardware other than this mount and the factory pic rail off? Seen several sites/forums say its pic rail, others say special mounting. Thank you
Pt

If you mean this mount, it will attach directly to the action rail. I would go with a Spuhr or something similar over the Sako mount. It’s steel and each ring is attached to the base with a screw/bolt.

 

[PotatoeTactical]

If you mean this mount, it will attach directly to the action rail. I would go with a Spuhr or something similar over the Sako mount. It’s steel and each ring is attached to the base with a screw/bolt.

Just ordered the last ST-4808, its a bit tall but only option I could find left out of my trusted spots. Should be about the same or slightly lower than what I have had set up initially with the low pro rail and 1.5” mount. If not, I have a printer and extra carbon fiber filament at work to make a few spacers.

if those 3 rings come down in price to 350-400 Id cope one just for aesthetics. As they just look right.

 

[stefan73]

Beretta USA has definitely not been helpful with parts from SAKO.

 

[CerebralDistortion]

This one:

TRG Rifles picture thread.....??

Dont remember seeing one.... Trg22 20" Folder,factory brake,sako bipods,Tab sling,SB 5.5-25x56,Badger m40a3 rings,Warne 20 moa base.

www.snipershide.com

I had forgotten...

 

[DKN83]

Sako TRG 62 A1 - Extreme Long Range Accuracy and Precision

Sako TRG 62 A1 - Extreme Long Range Accuracy and Precision

www.sako.global

Oh guys, massive financial desaster incoming

 

[carbonbased]

Sako TRG 62 A1 - Extreme Long Range Accuracy and Precision

Sako TRG 62 A1 - Extreme Long Range Accuracy and Precision

www.sako.global

Oh guys, massive financial desaster incoming

It’s times like these in which I am thankful I’m Mr. Small Caliber lol

That thing is gonna be a fortune in the States.

Edit: maybe not…I was thinking of the M10 interchangeable barrel system, which is $11k+ here.

 

[DKN83]

Prefer 308 aswell since i am prone to flinching with bigger cartridges after a while, takes some practice to master my 300 winmag and 338 lapua.

However, would be great to shoot the king of 2 mile with that rifle. Apart from that it will be a big waste of money for me i guess

 

[carbonbased]

Prefer 308 aswell since i am prone to flinching with bigger cartridges after a while, takes some practice to master my 300 winmag and 338 lapua.

However, would be great to shoot the king of 2 mile with that rifle. Apart from that it will be a big waste of money for me i guess

Do you shoot that comp? Fly from Germany? Serious man!

As the 62 is not the M10 system maybe it’ll be just at AI levels of cash. I’ve been inured to that price, unfortunately!

 

[DKN83]

Do you shoot that comp? Fly from Germany? Serious man!

As the 62 is not the M10 system maybe it’ll be just at AI levels of cash. I’ve been inured to that price, unfortunately!

We have comps like that in France aswell! A bit closer than the US fortunately. Would never spend that much money on a custom but that might do the trick. Depends on final pricing though. I am curious if they are going to offer factory ammo....

 

[61A034]

I'll wait for the 50 caliber..

 

[perttime]

9.5 x 77, AKA .375 Cheytac

 

[Conqueror]

How many rounds do you think a TRG can take until it falls apart? There are AWs with 20 barrels on. Just curious on how long such a rifle will last. Personally i think they are more or less indestructible apart from the barrel and maybe the bolt?

The action? Probably almost infinite. It’s cold hammer forged and doesn’t see a lot of stress.

As the 62 is not the M10 system maybe it’ll be just at AI levels of cash. I’ve been inured to that price, unfortunately!

I think this gun will be 10k+ in the US. Sako/Beretta probably see people buying $13k AX ELRs and want a piece of that action.

 

[jbell]

How many rounds do you think a TRG can take until it falls apart? There are AWs with 20 barrels on. Just curious on how long such a rifle will last. Personally i think they are more or less indestructible apart from the barrel and maybe the bolt?

Are you asking about barrel life? Or the chassis, action, trigger? I shot out a factory 26” 308 TRG22 in less than 5000 rounds. All hand loads of 168-175 class bullets with moderate velocity loads (never any sign of pressure), slow ish shooting rate, cleaned often and properly. The rifle was 1/2 MOA or better for its life, never copper fouled, cleaned quickly, zero PIO shift cold bore, minimal cold clean bore, etc. then one day it opened up. I checked the load and all was good, until I measured throat erosion and compared it to the last time I had checked (with a 308 I check every 1K or so). It had jumped over 0.100”, velocities dropped off and accuracy fell off.

This was the only TRG factory barrel I took from new to dead, the rest of my TRGs either were sold or traded in good condition or had Bartlein barrels & 1 Rock Creek. It’s is just my sample of 1…

 

[Conqueror]

I think he was asking about the action/chassis lifespan, given the reference to AIs that are on their 20th barrel.

I don’t think I’ve ever heard of anyone wearing out any high-end rifle action.