Hello everyone. I'm new to the forum after checking things out for a while. I have a TRG-22 in the pipeline (260 Remington @ Europtic) and would like to hear from anyone with any first hand experience which Sako accessories they went with and how things worked out. My logic at this time is that the muzzle break isn't necessary given what its chambered in. I'm giving the Nightforce scopes (5X22X50) serious consideration as the optic I want to go with. Thank you in advance I appreciate it.
TRG-22 accessories
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The bipod is awesome but spendy. I opted for the near manfacturing rings and base, but honestly i had one awhile back that had a cheap egw 20moa base on it and it worked just fine.
The accessories are great but spendy and uneccessory if you are on a tight budget, which obviously isn't the case if you spent $3000 on the rifle. I say if you can spend $3000+ rifle, $1500+, on optic you shouldn't shy away from spending the extra money on the bipod and scope mounting equip.
The bipod is awesome but spendy. I opted for the near manfacturing rings and base, but honestly i had one awhile back that had a cheap egw 20moa base on it and it worked just fine.
The accessories are great but spendy and uneccessory if you are on a tight budget, which obviously isn't the case if you spent $3000 on the rifle. I say if you can spend $3000+ rifle, $1500+, on optic you shouldn't shy away from spending the extra money on the bipod and scope mounting equip.
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I have used the Sako bipod and whilst it is a clever design, irrespective of cost, I went for an Atlas instead. The idea is that the weight of the rifle hangs underneath the pivot point of the bipod and therefore gravity will level the weapon off... unfortunately, the only way this can work is if there is nothing else exerting any pressure anywhere else on it.... A difficult scenario to achieve especially when loading the pod... the result is that I found it very difficult to control...
The Atlas gives a rock solid platform and is designed from the up to be loaded.. not much of a cost saving though.
I know you have discounted a muzzle break but I use a Roedale Precision brake from Germany as the test results showed it to be the most efficient on the market. I have also used a TRG-22 with a Near brake which was also superb.
For rings/scope mount I have a Sniper/Marksman mount from Spuhr of Norway.. Absolutely amazing piece of engineering!
I also have a set of custom thumbwheel cheek and buttpad spacers on the way from Terje, again from Norway. (you can find details of them, and him on here... Terje338)
Sitting atop my TRG is a PMII 5-25x56 with MSR Ret from Finnacuracy.
Mine is a .308 btw.
As you will see, I have shunned all Sako accesories as I think they are just overpriced run of the mill parts. I have instead gone for what I feel are the 'best money can buy' bits and pieces for her and have to say, if I thought it wouldn't cost me the house, she'd replace my wife between the sheets!
I have used the Sako bipod and whilst it is a clever design, irrespective of cost, I went for an Atlas instead. The idea is that the weight of the rifle hangs underneath the pivot point of the bipod and therefore gravity will level the weapon off... unfortunately, the only way this can work is if there is nothing else exerting any pressure anywhere else on it.... A difficult scenario to achieve especially when loading the pod... the result is that I found it very difficult to control...
The Atlas gives a rock solid platform and is designed from the up to be loaded.. not much of a cost saving though.
I know you have discounted a muzzle break but I use a Roedale Precision brake from Germany as the test results showed it to be the most efficient on the market. I have also used a TRG-22 with a Near brake which was also superb.
For rings/scope mount I have a Sniper/Marksman mount from Spuhr of Norway.. Absolutely amazing piece of engineering!
I also have a set of custom thumbwheel cheek and buttpad spacers on the way from Terje, again from Norway. (you can find details of them, and him on here... Terje338)
Sitting atop my TRG is a PMII 5-25x56 with MSR Ret from Finnacuracy.
Mine is a .308 btw.
As you will see, I have shunned all Sako accesories as I think they are just overpriced run of the mill parts. I have instead gone for what I feel are the 'best money can buy' bits and pieces for her and have to say, if I thought it wouldn't cost me the house, she'd replace my wife between the sheets!
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I picked up my TRG 22 used and it came with the bipod, scope mount and the muzzle break.
The muzzle break looks decent but I never used it. It just seems to big. Makes an interesting paperweight though. I use the AAC 762sd muzzle break and suppressor.
The Sako quick release scope mount is o.k. but not worth the $$$. I used it until the Spuhr mount arrived and now its another interesting paper weight. I can't say enough good things about the Spuhr mount.
The Sako bipod is worth the $$$ in my opinion. It feels like part of the gun, not something the gun sits on. I have not had any problems using it over the last year. It would be my first choice for a bipod for the TRG.
I picked up my TRG 22 used and it came with the bipod, scope mount and the muzzle break.
The muzzle break looks decent but I never used it. It just seems to big. Makes an interesting paperweight though. I use the AAC 762sd muzzle break and suppressor.
The Sako quick release scope mount is o.k. but not worth the $$$. I used it until the Spuhr mount arrived and now its another interesting paper weight. I can't say enough good things about the Spuhr mount.
The Sako bipod is worth the $$$ in my opinion. It feels like part of the gun, not something the gun sits on. I have not had any problems using it over the last year. It would be my first choice for a bipod for the TRG.
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The factory bipod is the best bipod for the TRG hands down. On the mounts and brakes you have options that equal to or go beyond (in the case of the SPHUR mount). The factory 3-ring is excellent and is all that I've used on mine - I shoot the TRG 42 in .338LM. The factory brake works like a charm as well.
On the bipod, you can get an Atlas and mount and have a nice setup, but if you get past the popularity contest, it simply isn't better than the factory bipod.
The factory bipod is the best bipod for the TRG hands down. On the mounts and brakes you have options that equal to or go beyond (in the case of the SPHUR mount). The factory 3-ring is excellent and is all that I've used on mine - I shoot the TRG 42 in .338LM. The factory brake works like a charm as well.
On the bipod, you can get an Atlas and mount and have a nice setup, but if you get past the popularity contest, it simply isn't better than the factory bipod.
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The factory bipod and fitted case from Eurooptics are very nice as well as the Sako 3 ring mount. Just removed the scope on my TRG-42 last week and reinstalled with no loss of zero. I also have the 260 on order and think I will just go with the NF rings with the base that is part of the package and see how that works. The muzzlebrake works well in 300WM but is quite large and unecessary in the 260. I have a can in process and plan to use that most of the time. As far as scopes, I have the NF F1 3.5-15 MLR on the 300WM and have never felt underscoped and going with the F1 MLR2 for the 260.
The factory bipod and fitted case from Eurooptics are very nice as well as the Sako 3 ring mount. Just removed the scope on my TRG-42 last week and reinstalled with no loss of zero. I also have the 260 on order and think I will just go with the NF rings with the base that is part of the package and see how that works. The muzzlebrake works well in 300WM but is quite large and unecessary in the 260. I have a can in process and plan to use that most of the time. As far as scopes, I have the NF F1 3.5-15 MLR on the 300WM and have never felt underscoped and going with the F1 MLR2 for the 260.
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I would recomend the Near mfg. scope base and brake. I also like the Near rings or the NF rings. I spent a lot of time behind the TRG w/ a Harris bipod and after going to the TRG bipod Ill never go back. The factory bipod realy makes the TRG into what is was designed to be, one bad ass system.
I would recomend the Near mfg. scope base and brake. I also like the Near rings or the NF rings. I spent a lot of time behind the TRG w/ a Harris bipod and after going to the TRG bipod Ill never go back. The factory bipod realy makes the TRG into what is was designed to be, one bad ass system.
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Originally I ordered the scope base from Sako, but they sent the wrong one, and it was horribly expensive. I returned the Sako base, and went with a Warne base with 15 or 20 MOA in it. It has worked flawlessly for the past 3-4 years. For the price difference, I can't see why I would want the Sako base.
A Harris bi-pod works great, and I made my own sling (one strap that has 3 layers) that allows me to use it as either a standard shoulder carry sling, hi-power sling shooting aide, or extend it all the way out so it gives me two long loops I can put over my shoulders like a backpack. It took 2 sling swivels, two sling sliders/buckles, and about 7-8 feet of 1.25/1.5 inch webbing. The sling isn't anything original, just my take on a one inch sling that I bought at a sporting goods store 10 years ago.
I would spend money on more Sako magazines rather than Sako bi-pod, sling, scope base and so on. But, if I were rich, I may have done things differently.
Originally I ordered the scope base from Sako, but they sent the wrong one, and it was horribly expensive. I returned the Sako base, and went with a Warne base with 15 or 20 MOA in it. It has worked flawlessly for the past 3-4 years. For the price difference, I can't see why I would want the Sako base.
A Harris bi-pod works great, and I made my own sling (one strap that has 3 layers) that allows me to use it as either a standard shoulder carry sling, hi-power sling shooting aide, or extend it all the way out so it gives me two long loops I can put over my shoulders like a backpack. It took 2 sling swivels, two sling sliders/buckles, and about 7-8 feet of 1.25/1.5 inch webbing. The sling isn't anything original, just my take on a one inch sling that I bought at a sporting goods store 10 years ago.
I would spend money on more Sako magazines rather than Sako bi-pod, sling, scope base and so on. But, if I were rich, I may have done things differently.
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Get want you want for all BUT the bipod. Don't drink the cool aid that others are as good, they are not. I run Near base, Badger rings, no muzzle brake on 22 use Cyclone suppressor, on 42 I use Sako's brake because it came with rifle. On 260 WHEN it arrives will run same set up as 22.
Get want you want for all BUT the bipod. Don't drink the cool aid that others are as good, they are not. I run Near base, Badger rings, no muzzle brake on 22 use Cyclone suppressor, on 42 I use Sako's brake because it came with rifle. On 260 WHEN it arrives will run same set up as 22.
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For rings/scope mount I have a Sniper/Marksman mount from Spuhr of Norway.. Absolutely amazing piece of engineering!
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For the record, Spuhrs mount is from Sweden
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Vipa</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
For rings/scope mount I have a Sniper/Marksman mount from Spuhr of Norway.. Absolutely amazing piece of engineering!
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For the record, Spuhrs mount is from Sweden
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I get easily confused nowadays!... my scope came from Finland, my spacers came from Norway... I knew the mount had come from somewhere up there!
So... Finland, Norway & Sweden... I only need something from Denmark and I've got a Nordic flush!!!
I get easily confused nowadays!... my scope came from Finland, my spacers came from Norway... I knew the mount had come from somewhere up there!
So... Finland, Norway & Sweden... I only need something from Denmark and I've got a Nordic flush!!!
I have both the Atlas Bipod and the Sako Bipod. Both worked nicely but I prefer the Sako bipod. One really sweet thing with the Sako bipod is that is easy/quick to remove and can be shared among my other TRGs. I have a fixed Atlas and it has some nice foot options for different terrain.
I also have the stock cheek spacer and the Terje spacers (cheek and buttstock) the Terje spacers are very nice and easy to use. In fact I am looking to hook up with Terje338 and see if I can get another pair from him
I have two Roedales - they are very nice and work better than anything else I have tried. The only gripe i have had is the caliber inserts both came loose. Roedale sent me some replacements and just to be on the safe side I opted to put some Locktite and then when I put the new ones in - several hundred rounds later and neither has come loose.
I have also have to admit I am sold on the Spuhr mount - with S&B, with the appropriate elevation, is truly ideal. owever, I opted for used Premiers partly because of price and the easy of setting the zerostop -but the only gripes i had were 1) the little wedge leveling device doesn't really work very well for mounting the Premiers - still had to use my Wheeler leveling system and fiddle with it as I tightened things down, 2) the earlier versions of the Spuhr mounts didn't include the mirage strap mounting adapter even though pictured on the website. After got the first one I double sure the second one had it.
I also have the stock cheek spacer and the Terje spacers (cheek and buttstock) the Terje spacers are very nice and easy to use. In fact I am looking to hook up with Terje338 and see if I can get another pair from him
I have two Roedales - they are very nice and work better than anything else I have tried. The only gripe i have had is the caliber inserts both came loose. Roedale sent me some replacements and just to be on the safe side I opted to put some Locktite and then when I put the new ones in - several hundred rounds later and neither has come loose.
I have also have to admit I am sold on the Spuhr mount - with S&B, with the appropriate elevation, is truly ideal. owever, I opted for used Premiers partly because of price and the easy of setting the zerostop -but the only gripes i had were 1) the little wedge leveling device doesn't really work very well for mounting the Premiers - still had to use my Wheeler leveling system and fiddle with it as I tightened things down, 2) the earlier versions of the Spuhr mounts didn't include the mirage strap mounting adapter even though pictured on the website. After got the first one I double sure the second one had it.
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I've owned 3 TRG22's, and currently still own 2....one 308 and one 260. Love the platform. I have used NEAR bases on all three....but if I did another one, I would consider the SPUHR...but I have no complaints from the NEAR products. I have used the NEAR brake and the factory one...I preferred the NEAR brake, but currently shoot suppressed. I have factory bipods, and ATLAS, and greatly prefer the ATLAS using their TRG mount and QD clamp on the bipod.
TERGE makes a great spacer, but I currently have a factory folder on one rifle, and the KRG Gen 3 folder on the other. The factory folder is a great piece of gear....but crazy expensive. For the $$$, the KRG is the way to go.
I've run NF F1's and Steiners....both are great, both do the job. Pic the one you like. If I had to buy another, I probably would search for the best buy I could get on a Steiner 3-15.
TERGE makes a great spacer, but I currently have a factory folder on one rifle, and the KRG Gen 3 folder on the other. The factory folder is a great piece of gear....but crazy expensive. For the $$$, the KRG is the way to go.
I've run NF F1's and Steiners....both are great, both do the job. Pic the one you like. If I had to buy another, I probably would search for the best buy I could get on a Steiner 3-15.
Absolute best accessory out there is a little magazine release extender made by KRG (Massoud here on the site). Keeps you from having to stick your finger into that mag release paddle.
The production version is a bit different from this... but it's the best accessory ever!
In terms of 'factory' accessories, mine is a folder. Never would have spent the $$ on that, but got it at standard price as it was a LEO demo. If you want a folder, get one from KRG. You will love it if you want a folder. Mine has a brake, but it's not something really needed on a .308. Mostly the brake annoys people next to me at schools which is arguably a feature. And I have a factory front tri rail, though I had to customize it by milling away some of the top rail to clear the bell of my scope.
Non Sako accessories... besides the magazine release... an Atlas bipod. I agree that the Sako factory bipod is brilliant, but very pricey. The Atlas has done everything I ever asked of it. My rings are USO and I can't remember whose 20 MOA down base I used. It was not Near... but Near makes a top-notch base. Has USO bubble level. Sling is a nice, quiet, oiled leather $20 H&K military surplus sling with hook mounts. Maybe you can count the sock filled with Beanie-Baby stuffing that is usually tied to the stock with a dummy cord as an accessory, too. Don't leave home without it. And that's... it. Here's a good picture of the rifle taken while on the stress course at a school a couple of years ago.
Best advice with the TRG... spend the up front $$ on ammo, not accessories. Once you shoot it a bunch, you will know what accessories you want/need. But if your goal is to shoot holes in holes, then you don't need any accessories at all. It will do that out of the box.
Congrats on the TRG... you won't be disappointed.
Cheers,
Sirhr
The production version is a bit different from this... but it's the best accessory ever!
In terms of 'factory' accessories, mine is a folder. Never would have spent the $$ on that, but got it at standard price as it was a LEO demo. If you want a folder, get one from KRG. You will love it if you want a folder. Mine has a brake, but it's not something really needed on a .308. Mostly the brake annoys people next to me at schools which is arguably a feature. And I have a factory front tri rail, though I had to customize it by milling away some of the top rail to clear the bell of my scope.
Non Sako accessories... besides the magazine release... an Atlas bipod. I agree that the Sako factory bipod is brilliant, but very pricey. The Atlas has done everything I ever asked of it. My rings are USO and I can't remember whose 20 MOA down base I used. It was not Near... but Near makes a top-notch base. Has USO bubble level. Sling is a nice, quiet, oiled leather $20 H&K military surplus sling with hook mounts. Maybe you can count the sock filled with Beanie-Baby stuffing that is usually tied to the stock with a dummy cord as an accessory, too. Don't leave home without it. And that's... it. Here's a good picture of the rifle taken while on the stress course at a school a couple of years ago.
Best advice with the TRG... spend the up front $$ on ammo, not accessories. Once you shoot it a bunch, you will know what accessories you want/need. But if your goal is to shoot holes in holes, then you don't need any accessories at all. It will do that out of the box.
Congrats on the TRG... you won't be disappointed.
Cheers,
Sirhr
On the Spuhr mount... when I set this rifle up c. 2009, the Spuhr didn't offer a mount for the Long T-Pal USO... But on a personal rifle I am building (Varmint rifle) on a Tikka T-3 action, I went with Spuhr without hesitation. Absolutely hands-down the finest mounting set up I've ever seen. The only reason I don't have one on the duty TRG is that I can't justify changing out the existing setup. But IMHO, put a Spuhr on your new rifle and don't skimp on your optic!
Cheers,
Sirhr
Cheers,
Sirhr
I had a picatinny rail from the factory, but since I was running a S&B I opted to go with the Spuhr 45 moa mount that works with the Sako dovetail. Next upgrade was the KRG bipod spigot, which runs the bipod much closer to the barrel. Atlas makes a nice bipod mount that works similar and is designed to attach the Atlas diretly to it. Extra mags are a must, which will run you $180 and factory is the only option.
