Sako TRG M10
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I believe NoLegs had/has one, hit him up
Guys over in Finland modded one to be single feed .375CT and were making hits at 4800 meters
Guys over in Finland modded one to be single feed .375CT and were making hits at 4800 meters
They did put a bit of a disclaimer in the article:
"TRG M10 action size is scaled accordingly to 338 Lapua-class cartridges and Cheytac is above this. We do NOT encourage anyone to do same. Safety margins are much larger with dedicated Cheytac actions. +130gr powder charge energy guarantees very bad day to anyone who do silly things, intentionally or unintentionally. One can imagine AR15 catastrophic failure videos. Multiply explosion energy by 6, and you’re in ballpark how bad a day could be if something goes wrong. "
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I know a guy with a TRG M10 in 300 win mag. It shoots great and he is very happy with it. Compared to another friends TRG22 which is a bit more worn in, the trigger of the 22 is nicer, but its not by a huge margin.
Overall, the M10 seems to be an awesome rifle, allthough crazy expensive. And exept for the ability for the user to change barrel it does not do anything that my Mk13 mod5(ish) build does not do, at 1/3 of the cost. Keep in mind that Sako original parts are also insanely expensive, as an example; 280$ for a spare magazine is not something I would be too happy about.
But, like I stated in another tread. If money was no issue, I would get the TRG M10 ASAP.
Overall, the M10 seems to be an awesome rifle, allthough crazy expensive. And exept for the ability for the user to change barrel it does not do anything that my Mk13 mod5(ish) build does not do, at 1/3 of the cost. Keep in mind that Sako original parts are also insanely expensive, as an example; 280$ for a spare magazine is not something I would be too happy about.
But, like I stated in another tread. If money was no issue, I would get the TRG M10 ASAP.
You pay a lot for the M10 ability to switch quickly between 308, 300WM and 338Lapua.
If you don't need that ability, TRG A1 makes sense. https://www.sako.fi/rifles/sako-trg/trg-2242-a1
The Finnaccuracy guys took a couple of range sessions before the A1 they tried would shoot. Barrel needed breaking in, or something???
If you don't need that ability, TRG A1 makes sense. https://www.sako.fi/rifles/sako-trg/trg-2242-a1
The Finnaccuracy guys took a couple of range sessions before the A1 they tried would shoot. Barrel needed breaking in, or something???
I love this rifle, when I saw it at SHOT I couldn't put it down. Unfortunately its literally the most expensive military production rifle around. Sure there is the 19K AI package, but that's just a limited run. The trigger on the M10 and the bolt were amazing though.
They are indeed an awesome piece of kit. Ergonomics are absolutely top-notch. Probably the best "factory" trigger on any production rifle. Zero complaints with mine. I have 338LM/308W/6.5CM barrels currently.
Built very solid with usability in mind.
I'm sure it's different in Finland, but in the States you have to deal with Beretta. That can be a true PITA from past experience with other TRG's.
I'm sure it's different in Finland, but in the States you have to deal with Beretta. That can be a true PITA from past experience with other TRG's.
To add, outside of the support process, barrels are a pain also. Not so much directed at having a smith chamber one, but from the perspective of obtaining a barrel extension. Sako will not sell an extension on its own. That means sacrificing a factory barrel just to harvest an extension. Sako factory barrels are top-notch as long as you want 338LM, 300WM or 308W. On the bright side, all extensions are the same wether magnum or not.
Speaking of short-action cartridges though it... The bolt release flips around with two screws to take the long bolt throw down to a short throw. The short-action magazines are also the same external size (no mag well adapter). Very nice engineering there.
Speaking of short-action cartridges though it... The bolt release flips around with two screws to take the long bolt throw down to a short throw. The short-action magazines are also the same external size (no mag well adapter). Very nice engineering there.
Yes I have an M10 and have barrels made for it that are not from Sako. This is a Brux in 6.5 PRC
Here is what you have to do to have custom barrels made.
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I have a 308 Sako, 300 WM Sako, 338 Lapua Sako, 7 mm mag , 6.5 PRC Brux and a 6.5 Creedmoor Bartlin re chambered in 6.5 PRC
I have one. The design allows you to to adjust the ski elevation by turning a collar on a elevation screw which gives you very fine elevation adjustments.
I’m working with Sako to purchase barrel extensions to make this process for custom barrels a little easier
Here is the rifle that Jorge used to own.
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Wow, That would be excellent. Please let us know what we need to do to make that happen.
I would as my usual range is exactly like that.
The adjustment on the ski is very fine. I prefer it to a squeeze bag due
to that.
The guys name is Todd Vanlangen cell is 1 910 885 2860 text him and let him know that You are also interested in barrel extensions. He has not come thru for me yet but said it takes time with Beretta . You can tell him that you got his info from the guy who shot the ELR match with him I’m Steve
Here is my text back and forth.
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See my post there may be some hope in barrel extensions If enough people request them they may make them available plus they are coming out with additional calibers for the M10 according to Todd.
You bet I believe he said 7 mag was going to be one of the new calibers, the problem with the Europeans is their twist rates...
Here is their new offering and the available barrels
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I picked one up and planned on using it on a stick with a normal rail.
Of course sako has some type of special size rail back there.
Can one of you guys take a pic and or send a few measurements so I can make a rail/attachment point
Thanks
Of course sako has some type of special size rail back there.
Can one of you guys take a pic and or send a few measurements so I can make a rail/attachment point
Thanks
I am expecting my M10 tomorrow. I just won it on Gun broker a little over a week ago. They are seriously overpriced and if you can pick one up used you'll save a fortune. I figure i saved $4k. Mine had 10 rounds through it, new in my book. I have some machinist friends that I am going to contact and see how hard it would be to machine extensions. I'd be willing to pay a few bucks if i could save having to buy donor barrels. Used 300 win mag rifles would be the best deal as most people want a 308 or 338 bolt face. I win though because I plan to make a 6.5 and 300 PRC. I'll let you know what i think when it gets here.
I can help you out there. Where do you need these pics/measurements? Are you talking about the folding stock bottom rail perhaps?
Yep, the "standard" being different between all manufactures to a degree. Hopefully this will help. This is the Sako M10 dimensions specifically.
I just picked up my M10 I got off gunbroker. Wow! Super smooth action, incredibly crisp trigger. Very nice! $4k off retail makes it even better. I have a trg 42, but this gun has it beat. Need to get a scope for it. It'll have to wait. My nephew wanted to hang out with me and promptly got bit on the ankle by a damn Rattler, so i have other things to worry about.
