SAKO TRG22 or Steyr SSG 08

[snipe10]

Alright, I'm thinking of picking up a new bolt gun in 308. I don't want to wait for a GAP or anything so I'm looking for something I can buy right away. I'm looking at these two, I know parts for the Steyr are tough to come by but what do ya think?
Will be used for long range shooting, no competition, just fun.

 

[762frmafr]

Re: SAKO TRG22 or Steyr SSG 08

Run away....Run far away from the Steyr.

 

[snipe10]

Re: SAKO TRG22 or Steyr SSG 08

I had a feeling but have no experience so wanted to ask, can you elaborate?
thanks,

 

[jbell]

Re: SAKO TRG22 or Steyr SSG 08

I have not been behind the SSG 08, but they look to me to be lacking in several areas. First I am not a fan of the stock and mag system especially the mag release. I would have to say based on the ssg69's I have owned the barreled action would be OK. But you are compairing the Steyr with one of the BEST rifles out there custom or not. Based on my experience with my TRG and shooting over 4k rounds through it and being able to directly compair it with custom rifles built on Remington 700's & 40x's and Surgeon 591's by the BEST smiths out there with Huber triggers and Mcmillan stocks I take my TRG every time. It shoots as good as any of the many other customs I have owned (even better at times), has a better trigger (even though the Huber is the best "Remington pattern" and it is very nice) not to mention the shoe is adjustable in any direction, the safety is in the best location and is easier to use than any other, the stock is as adjustable if not more than any other option. The TRG's are as reliable and rugged as any other system out there. In short I highly recomend the TRG I know its not for everyone but you would have to be damn picky to find something you dont like about them. I think you will find as you do this research the TRG will blow the Steyr out of the water. Good luck and enjoy.

 

[snipe10]

Re: SAKO TRG22 or Steyr SSG 08

Thanks much, I thought the TRG was the way to go but a shop near me has a killer deal on an SSG an he'll trade which I guess, explains why.

 

[Flatland308]

Re: SAKO TRG22 or Steyr SSG 08

I just picked up a TRG-22 and it is by far one of the nicest and most well built guns that I have ever handled. The action is smooth as glass and the trigger is amazing. You won't be disappointed.

 

[leadbullet]

Re: SAKO TRG22 or Steyr SSG 08

I would pass on the SSG and get the TRG, much better platform and a proven shooter time and time again.
Just my 2 cents

 

[beretta682]

Re: SAKO TRG22 or Steyr SSG 08

get the trg i love mine,

 

[CavRed3]

Re: SAKO TRG22 or Steyr SSG 08

i love my TRGs they are addictive

 

[PatrickChewing]

Re: SAKO TRG22 or Steyr SSG 08

TRG

 

[Bugaboo]

Re: SAKO TRG22 or Steyr SSG 08

When I was trying to choose I went with a proven platform... TRG!

 

[Sportin Wood]

Re: SAKO TRG22 or Steyr SSG 08

+1 for the TRG. But why 308??

 

[SScott]

Re: SAKO TRG22 or Steyr SSG 08

Go TRG and don't look back.
I have two, one in .308 and one in 7mm08 both are accurate as hell.
SScott

 

[snipe10]

Re: SAKO TRG22 or Steyr SSG 08

308 cause it's everywhere and Eurooptic's doesn't have any 260's. 338 is too expensive, emailed Eurooptic's today and will have it by next week,

was going to get dark earth but they're all gone, now I have to decide between green and black, anyone have any pics or had both?

thanks

 

[neo223]

Re: SAKO TRG22 or Steyr SSG 08

Sako all the way.

 

[BX1129]

Re: SAKO TRG22 or Steyr SSG 08

TRG. There is no advantage offered by the SSG over the TRG.

 

[Laseredge]

Re: SAKO TRG22 or Steyr SSG 08

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BX1129</div><div class="ubbcode-body">TRG. There is no advantage offered by the SSG over the TRG. </div></div>

True, lots more TRG support and parts out there, maybe 10X+ more TRG's than SSG 08's in the US. Most here have, or have shot TRG's and love them. Also way better marketing and distribution than Steyr.

I have 2- SSG 08's and totally love them, awesome rifles as far as I am concerned.

If you really want an unbiased opinion, call EuroOptic and talk to them, they sell both rifles.

My .02 anyway.