Sako TRG-42 owners???

[Sumpter Steve]

Can the barrels be replaced on these rifles? A fella at the local gun store told me that they (barrels) can't be replaced? I can't imagine this to be true. I've been considering one of these rifles as they are what I consider to be sold for a fair price. How do you like yours? How's the accuracy? Thanks. Steve.

 

[RebelRouser]

Re: Sako TRG-42 owners???

I have not had mine long but it will definetly shoot better than me. I think I remember a few threads involving TRG's being rebarreled.

 

[ChadTRG42]

Re: Sako TRG-42 owners???

Yes, the barrels can be replaced. I have never seen any TRG barrels available in the USA. Any barrel blank can be threaded and chambered for the TRG. I'm at 1700+ rounds on my TRG (300WM), and it's still under half MOA. I'll keep shooting it til it goes. Then I'm calling Frank at Bartlein.
Also, you may want to wear those tall, white, boat boots next time you go in that store (or most gun stores) so when you step in "it", you'll be alright!

 

[Sumpter Steve]

Re: Sako TRG-42 owners???

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ChadTRG42</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Yes, the barrels can be replaced. I have never seen any TRG barrels available in the USA. Any barrel blank can be threaded and chambered for the TRG. I'm at 1700+ rounds on my TRG (300WM), and it's still under half MOA. I'll keep shooting it til it goes. Then I'm calling Frank at Bartlein.
Also, you may want to wear those tall, white, boat boots next time you go in that store (or most gun stores) so when you step in "it", you'll be alright! </div></div>

Hip waders are a must at some stores. I figured that this fella was full of it but I knew that you guys would know for sure. Thanks.

 

[beenjammin]

Re: Sako TRG-42 owners???

Here is one that was done by Jared over at A.P.A.

 

[gol1]

Re: Sako TRG-42 owners???

You can rebarell Sako TRG just as easy as any Remingon/Winchester the only diffrence is the threading

 

[Sterling Shooter]

Re: Sako TRG-42 owners???

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ChadTRG42</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Yes, the barrels can be replaced. I have never seen any TRG barrels available in the USA. Any barrel blank can be threaded and chambered for the TRG. I'm at 1700+ rounds on my TRG (300WM), and it's still under half MOA. I'll keep shooting it til it goes. Then I'm calling Frank at Bartlein.
Also, you may want to wear those tall, white, boat boots next time you go in that store (or most gun stores) so when you step in "it", you'll be alright!</div></div>

Having worked part-time at a gun store, I have a perspective from the other side of the counter. The BS, it appears, flows both ways.

 

[ChadTRG42]

Re: Sako TRG-42 owners???

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sterling Shooter</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ChadTRG42</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Yes, the barrels can be replaced. I have never seen any TRG barrels available in the USA. Any barrel blank can be threaded and chambered for the TRG. I'm at 1700+ rounds on my TRG (300WM), and it's still under half MOA. I'll keep shooting it til it goes. Then I'm calling Frank at Bartlein.
Also, you may want to wear those tall, white, boat boots next time you go in that store (or most gun stores) so when you step in "it", you'll be alright!</div></div>

Having worked part-time at a gun store, I have a perspective from the other side of the counter. The BS, it appears, flows both ways. </div></div>
Oh, heck yeah it does. Probably more so from the customer end. I always thought hunters and shooters were pretty knowledgeable, until I got in the shooting/reloading business. You hear it all.

 

[ChadTRG42]

Re: Sako TRG-42 owners???

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: beenjammin</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Here is one that was done by Jared over at A.P.A.

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BJ, that is very sweet! Tell me about the barrel and what you did. I love the bastard brakes!

 

[blklabs]

Re: Sako TRG-42 owners???

That is a fine looking rifle ..... if only money grew on trees .......

 

[armada]

Re: Sako TRG-42 owners???

Yes, I think I remember seeing one here on the Hide that was rebarrelled by GAP. I just can't seem to find the post. It was sometime this year, towards the beginning. In fact, it had GAP's emblem on the barrel.

 

[insectguy]

Re: Sako TRG-42 owners???

Love mine-- half MOA easily. I used mine at RiflesOnly, and found out just how good it really was.

 

[GlockandRoll]

Re: Sako TRG-42 owners???

The SAKO TRG-42 is starting to interest me in .300WM, that being said do you know if the factory threads will fit my AWC ThunderTrap?

 

[insectguy]

Re: Sako TRG-42 owners???

The threads are metric M18x1. I know the Thunder Trap is available for the TRG:

http://www.impactguns.com/store/AWC-TH-TRG22.html

But I don't know what the thread pitch is for yours.

 

[beenjammin]

Re: Sako TRG-42 owners???

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ChadTRG42</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: beenjammin</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Here is one that was done by Jared over at A.P.A.

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BJ, that is very sweet! Tell me about the barrel and what you did. I love the bastard brakes! </div></div>

Definitely not my rifle, I wish it was. I loved this pic so much, I savd it on my pc.

 

[Chui]

Re: Sako TRG-42 owners???

Rock Creek, GA Precision, Bartlein and others would gladly rebarrel it with whatever rifling/twist/length you wish.

I, too, have worked on the "opposite side of the counter" and still love stepping across to assist persons obtaining the best for their dollar and some people just aren't familiar with particulars. It's probably best to search the internet for the US distributor, quality barrel & gunsmiths and seemingly knowledgeable persons online THEN ask and compare info. Then call the barrel makers & gunsmiths.