Sako TRG in 260 Remington?

TurdFerguson · Feb 19, 2021

I've always wanted a TRG, found on in 260 Rem with a low round count (150). Guy from work is selling it due to loosing his job and its a reasonable price. I know 260 isn't as exciting as the 6.5 Creed, but would I be limiting myself going with the 260? I have plenty of 308 brass that I could resize into 260. I've always been a 308 fan but since this rifle is something I have wanted I am willing to make the switch.

Tl/DR am I screwing myself going 260 and not waiting for a 6.5Creed? Is it like the 6mm Remington vs 243 Win?

Steel head · Feb 19, 2021

Is it green?
In my area you can still get 260 FGMM ammo but 6.5CM is nonexistent or stupid expensive.
I’d love a TRG 22 and would only get it in 260.

Bradv86 · Feb 19, 2021

Master Race and all... Get it. What exactly do you think you will be missing out on? I'd pick up in a heart beat.

Lapua .260 Rem brass is in stock at OTM now, don't even need to mess with sizing 308 and neck turning.

TxWelder35 · Feb 19, 2021

So what exactly does a 6.5cm do better than the 260 would?

TurdFerguson · Feb 19, 2021

No it’s black... wish it was green

Bradv86 · Feb 19, 2021

FarmallA said:
No it’s black... wish it was green

Oh. Probably shouldn't buy it. Send me the guys info so I can have him mail it to me for disposal.

beenjammin · Feb 19, 2021

TxWelder35 said:
So what exactly does a 6.5cm do better than the 260 would?

not a thing....

I use the exact same, bullets, primers, and power, at the same charge in both.

TxWelder35 · Feb 19, 2021

beenjammin said:
not a thing....

I use the exact same, bullets, primers, and power, at the same charge in both.

This is what I was getting at, trying to get the OP to figure out that they are going to be basically the same. Slight edge to the 6.5cm inside of an AR mag but that’s it.

260 has a little more case capacity even

acourvil · Feb 19, 2021

I have a one of the 260 Rem TRGs that EuroOptics sourced a long time ago. Great gun, I shot through a couple of barrels as a 260 and just sent it off to get it re-barreled as a 6 Creedmoor. 260 rem is a great caliber for a TRG, the only reason I'm switching to the 6mm is that caliber works a little better for the local competitions I'm doing.

Steel head · Feb 19, 2021

TxWelder35 said:
So what exactly does a 6.5cm do better than the 260 would?

Fit in AR 10 mags better
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TurdFerguson · Feb 20, 2021

I missed it. I waited too long to get back to him. Fuck.
Seeing as how I am in the money wasting mood, how well does the TIkka Tac A1 Le compare to the TRG? I know the TRG has a more robust receiver, traditional stock ect, but the Tac A1's stocks are fairly comfortable as well. Least I find them comfortable.

enichols · Feb 20, 2021

I own a TRG22 in 6.5 Manbun. It is hands down my favorite rifle, and the most consistently precise of any that I've owned.

My buddy has the Tikka Tac A1, also in 6.5, and I have fired it a few times. It is a very nice, very accurate rifle as well. The action is not as smooth as the TRG, and the trigger, while nice, is definitely not as nice as a TRG. I find the TRG stock much more comfortable than the Tac A1 chassis.

OP, if you have always wanted a TRG, then that's what you should buy. The Tikka is an excellent rifle, but you'll buy it and still want the TRG.

I have attached a few pics of groups fired at 100yd prone from my TRG. All fired using an Atlas bipod on B&T spigot, with a @Precision Underground ELR rear bag. Factory 6.5 Creedmoor barrel. The first two are my handloads (5 round group and 4 round group, respectively), the next few are factory ammo. It does this with almost boring regularity. The gun is an absolute dream and if I could swing it I would buy another one.

NukeMMC · Feb 20, 2021

Just get an AIAX in 260 or 6.5CM.
My AX with a 24" 260 shoots 139/140s at 2800. My Maten gas gun with 22" 6.5CM shoots 140s at 2650.
I got one the former trainer rifles from MHSA in 308 with 22"(?) 1:10 AINA barrel and a 24" 260 1:8 Tooley/Bartlein barrel and they both shoot lights out. Without the scope/bipod I would guess I have a little over $5k in it. 548+/-rds thru the 308 (they estimated 200-300 and I have added 248) and 228 thru the 260 barrels.
You never know .... I'm thinking of a TacOps Lima or X-Ray 260 ...

FALex · Feb 20, 2021

FarmallA said:
I've always wanted a TRG, found on in 260 Rem with a low round count (150). Guy from work is selling it due to loosing his job and its a reasonable price. I know 260 isn't as exciting as the 6.5 Creed, but would I be limiting myself going with the 260? I have plenty of 308 brass that I could resize into 260. I've always been a 308 fan but since this rifle is something I have wanted I am willing to make the switch.

Tl/DR am I screwing myself going 260 and not waiting for a 6.5Creed? Is it like the 6mm Remington vs 243 Win?

OP I did the exact same as you, except it was several years ago now. I was shooting a lot of .308 in competitions. The cool kids running the faster and lighter-recoiling calibers were taking me to school. I deliberated on calibers for a long time, but a guy I know suggested the .260. After doing the research on it, I ended up with an RWS-built .260 that was an absolute hammer.

I have been shooting .260 for many years now. Just shot one again today. The .260 is glorious. I do wish the neck was a bit longer on the cases, and the shoulders had a bit more angle to them, but let me give you one of the best aspects of the .260: With the way ammo/components are nowadays, you can easily use .308, .243, or 7mm-08 and the transition is very simple.

Also, more and more companies are beginning to make small rifle pocketed brass for it, which is also very cool. They are making loaded ammo for it as well. I just shot some of the Hornady Match 130's this morning, great ammo.

Although I am a tremendous fan of the 6.5CM, I would not think twice with the offer you have.

ma smith · Feb 20, 2021

IIRC TRG mag does well with longer length OALs...so 260 sako should be good

308pirate · Feb 20, 2021

FarmallA said:
Seeing as how I am in the money wasting mood...............

Let me help you: http://www.tacticaloperations.com/

CerebralDistortion · Feb 20, 2021

FarmallA said:
I missed it. I waited too long to get back to him. Fuck.
Seeing as how I am in the money wasting mood, how well does the TIkka Tac A1 Le compare to the TRG? I know the TRG has a more robust receiver, traditional stock ect, but the Tac A1's stocks are fairly comfortable as well. Least I find them comfortable.

As someone else said. Get a TRG, a Tikka TAC will not fill the void in your soul... 308 is not that bad, and a 260/6.5CM is just a barrel away.

TurdFerguson · Feb 21, 2021

Well I ordered the TRG in 260 from Eurooptic. Excited, I really hope it was worth it.

Bradv86 · Feb 21, 2021

FarmallA said:
Well I ordered the TRG in 260 from Eurooptic. Excited, I really hope it was worth it.

acourvil · Feb 21, 2021

You will like it, it’s a great combo.

Steel head · Feb 21, 2021

FarmallA said:
Well I ordered the TRG in 260 from Eurooptic. Excited, I really hope it was worth it.

I’m envious!

cruze5 · Feb 21, 2021

I wanted another 260 but I ended up gettting the 308 as it was much cheaper
Either way that gun will kick serious ass
Better start looking for a bipod

Aussieusa · Feb 21, 2021

I owned a TRG-22 in Australia and it will always be my favourite ‘factory rifle’ I’ve ever owned. I had to sell it after I moved to the US because it was too much of a PITA to export. While the Tikka is a great rifle, it’s not close to a TRG and as others have said, you’ll always be thinking couldda, shouldda, wouldda.

The good thing about the USA is the amount of places that can spin up shouldered pre-fits in anything you want. KRG makes an action wrench. Don’t get me started about the cost of TRG mags and anything else legit Sako. That is probably the only downside to the investment if you want all the ‘Sako’ bits to attach on.

JH54 · Feb 21, 2021

Bradv86 said:
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Really couldn’t have said it better. I know a lot of people are put off by the cost of real Sako accessories, however, a little patience waiting for Beretta usa sales will put you in the same price point as the other top tier factory rifle accessories.

CerebralDistortion · Feb 21, 2021

FarmallA said:
Well I ordered the TRG in 260 from Eurooptic. Excited, I really hope it was worth it.

Good call!

And if buyers remorse grip you, remember: There is no substitute for a TRG.

lash · Feb 21, 2021

FarmallA said:
Well I ordered the TRG in 260 from Eurooptic. Excited, I really hope it was worth it.

Good decision!

kimbergoldmatch · Feb 21, 2021

I love my TRG and remember, you can always swap out the barrel for a different caliber when you burn that one out.

Muwat · Jan 15, 2025

Hello, This is my first post on snipershide as a new member. Have read the book Precision Rifle Marksmanship by Galli - has given me tips and inspiration to improve my shooting.

Mainly in recent years I have hunted and shot on the range with my 260 Rem in a hunting rifle, I like the caliber. Handloads and mostly with bullets and gunpowder from Sweden and Finland for my various rifles.

The TRG 22 I have is in 308win with a short barrel and TRG bipod. Updated with a KRG fixed buttstock. Now it's time to rebarrel the rifle and the obvious choice is a 260 Rem custom barrel. Looking forward to getting better long range properties for range shooting.

Will read about your experiences with the TRG/260 at snipershide and think about which freebore/chamber I should choose to use the TRG magazine length best.

2old2run · Saturday at 10:47 AM

I had one in 6.5 Creedmoor that was very accurate. Coincidentally purchased a Savage 12LRP in the same caliber. The Savage met the TRG at nearly every corner. Granted, I'm more of a novice shooter than anything else. I kept the Savage and sold the TRG.

Slightly off topic, I have 2 other Sako bolts that I will never part with. One is a 75 varmint in 6ppc. The other is a Vixen in 222 Remington magnum.

Tikkaguy · Sunday at 8:32 AM

Mine was a 308 now a 260, it’s a master class piece of kit. Probly never sell it. Still have a the 18” 308 barrel it came with. I would definetly like to have a 42 rebarreld in 7mm rem mag someday

acourvil · Sunday at 4:07 PM

I have a TRG that was originally chambered 260 Rem. Shot great, went through a couple barrels as a 260. Currently chambered in 6 Creed, still shoots great. I have a new 260 barrel in the attic in case I want to switch back.

There’s nothing about the TRG magazine that changes what freebore/chamber you will want, the mag will allow anything you could do with AICS mags. There are some options that will allow you to use the Tikka mags, which cost less and work just as well as the TRG mags.

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