I am getting old…

[sirhrmechanic]

So the Sako TRG was technically designed in 1989… as the TRG 21.

Based on a Valmet design from 1984.

Meaning my state-of-the-freaking-art TRG-22 is now a Vintage Sniper Rifle. That is sort of not fair.

Sorry, but not vintage. Merely experienced…

Sirhr

 

[candyx]

Are you checking the Obits in the morning to see how your day will be .....

 

[Secondistic]

Just avoid this guy.

 

[Basher]

I think the vast majority of the firearms we all know and enjoy are getting “old,” aside from a few standouts. Doesn’t make it an easier pill to swallow, though…

 

[Supersubes]

I think the fact that you're double fisting USO’s makes you look more vintage than the TRG.

 

[Mr. Z]

At least it doesn’t have a wood stock

 

[candyx]

At least there isn't a piece of flint attached to your hammer so you can't be that old.

 

[acudaowner]

getting old is not a problem it's a privilege when life is so darn short everyday ach and pain are all blessings the problem is when you stop getting any older that's just a suck feast so cheer up brian somethings in life are bad they can really make you mad , while other things just make you want to swear and curse . When your chewing on life's gristle don't grumble give a whistle and this will help things turn out for the best and

 

[powdahound76]

Getting???

when more than 70% of the hair you have is grey…..

And you need a 1/2 a viagra to get yer wiener out if your pants so you dont dribble on em. In summer….

At least you aint as old as @Threadcutter308 !!!!

 

[Jscb1b]

Is it to late for a nap?

 

[candyx]

Getting???

when more than 70% of the hair you have is grey…..

And you need a 1/2 a viagra to get yer wiener out if your pants so you dont dribble on em. In summer….

At least you aint as old as @Threadcutter308 !!!!

So old the viagra get stuck in your throat and you have to walk around all day with a stiff neck?

 

[ZG47A]

As a carpenter I have, as you would expect, several jobs to do around the house. I note that @sirhrmechanic has some years’ overdue rust removal, rust priming and painting to do around his deck BUT other steel items such as cannons and small arms are clearly taking precedence.

 

[pitspitr]

My mind says I'm still 20, but my body refuses to do things it could when it was 40.

Most everything I own would now be considered "Vintage"

 

[david walter]

That's what she said...

Sorry, but not vintage. Merely experienced…

 

[brianf]

Put a Harris bipod on there and it’s 1999 again

 

[THEIS]

Hi,

I guess we can feel old together because when I see that picture all I can visualize is Doc76251 throwing that scope and spotting scope around to see peoples faces when they miss his throws.

Sincerely,
Theis

 

[sirhrmechanic]

Hi,

I guess we can feel old together because when I see that picture all I can visualize is Doc76251 throwing that scope and spotting scope around to see peoples faces when they miss his throws.

Sincerely,
Theis

Yup… Doc was a good shit!!!

On the bright side, I’ll be dead of old age before my Hoplite is considered vintage. So I have that to look forward to!! sirhr

 

[GrumpyOleFart]

You're only as old as the woman you love.
My Babe is younger than me by 5 years or so, it's a win win for me.
There is no age on quality.
That Sako has legendary status, and always will.

 

[Aaros143]

Vintage or not. I still want a TRG-22

 

[Tchitcherine]

Nice stick, Sirhr.
Also, EREK FTW
Get by!

I used to be with it
but then they changed what it was
now what i'm with isn't it
and what's it seems weird and scary to me
it'll happen to you!

 

[Triggered]

Never would had guessed in a million years that you were a TRG guy - how do you like the factory folder?

I snatched all the KRG gear ages ago, put it on one time and instantly took it off. Was not a fan at all and went back to the factory solid stock.

Havent met many rifles that have a trigger as nice as those IMO. Mk13 might be edging in as new favorite, but damn that Sako is a delight.

 

[TorF]

Thre worst thing getting old is that even with the latest, greatest, new gadgets I can't match the results (offhand shooting) I shot 40 years ago with a bone stock Rem BDL Varmint topped with a Weaver T10/T16.

 

[thejeep]

Never would had guessed in a million years that you were a TRG guy - how do you like the factory folder?

I snatched all the KRG gear ages ago, put it on one time and instantly took it off. Was not a fan at all and went back to the factory solid stock.

Havent met many rifles that have a trigger as nice as those IMO. Mk13 might be edging in as new favorite, but damn that Sako is a delight

Did the krg folder lock up tight? I really want a trg with a folder and 18-20” barrel, but not if the krg folder isn’t rock solid.

 

[sirhrmechanic]

Never would had guessed in a million years that you were a TRG guy - how do you like the factory folder?

I snatched all the KRG gear ages ago, put it on one time and instantly took it off. Was not a fan at all and went back to the factory solid stock.

Havent met many rifles that have a trigger as nice as those IMO. Mk13 might be edging in as new favorite, but damn that Sako is a delight.

Love the folder. But it’s not worth the price differential the factory wanted for them. When I bought mine the LE rep did not have the fixed stock version I wanted. But he had a factory demo rifle with 100 rounds through it and a folding stock that I got for the fixed stock price. I was on that like Oprah on a baked ham.

And yes it is a very nice folding stock and is probably the best rifle I own accuracy wise. We’ll see what happens when the Aspis comes in, though.

The TRG And the AI are definitely in a league of their own

 

[sirhrmechanic]

Did the krg folder lock up tight? I really want a trg with a folder and 18-20” barrel, but not if the krg folder isn’t rock solid.

It is absolutely rocksolid.

 

[Charger442]

the older you get, the longer your scopes get. Thats a fact. That USO says you're only about 72, when you turn 75 you'll need to add more sunshades or swap to a Unertl UV.

 

[sirhrmechanic]

the older you get, the longer your scopes get. Thats a fact. That USO says you're only about 72, when you turn 75 you'll need to add more sunshades or swap to a Unertl UV.

Unfortunately, my deck faces due west, which in the mountains means I have the sun right in my eyes in fall... Normally, just run the short killflash. Not that day!

Sirhr

Also, your magazines tend to sag further, until they almost reach your knees.....

 

[TheGerman]

Sunshade? A fucking SUNSHADE?

 

[sirhrmechanic]

Sunshade? A fucking SUNSHADE?

My afternoon view at my 300 yd steel. Yeah... a sunshade!

Sorry about the picture being sideways. I'm taking my nap.

Sirhr

 

[Im2bent]

Damn might want to get a level to straighten out that vicious cant.

 

[GrumpyOleFart]

As long as the cant is in milliradians, you'll be fine.

 

[sirhrmechanic]

As long as the cant is in milliradians, you'll be fine.

I ranged it with my rangefinder held sideways. It worked fine.

Cheers,

Sirhr

 

[sandwarrior]

So the Sako TRG was technically designed in 1989… as the TRG 21.

Based on a Valmet design from 1984.

Meaning my state-of-the-freaking-art TRG-22 is now a Vintage Sniper Rifle. That is sort of not fair.
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Sorry, but not vintage. Merely experienced…

Sirhr

No worries. I have several rifles that were born before I was.

 

[sandwarrior]

Thre worst thing getting old is that even with the latest, greatest, new gadgets I can't match the results (offhand shooting) I shot 40 years ago with a bone stock Rem BDL Varmint topped with a Weaver T10/T16.

It did get a little better again after shoulder surgery...

 

[GrumpyOleFart]

Oldies but goodies.

 

[pitspitr]

No worries. I have several rifles that were born before I was.

I only have a few that weren't

 

[ChrisF308]

I think the rifle before the Sako TRG-21 was Tikka's M65A , which seems to be one of the first chassis type stocks wrapped in wood , it has a std 2 lug bolt like a Rem 700 sort of , But in the rear it has a special nylon bushing that makes the bolt throw very very smooth .