I'm really close to purchasing a SAKO TRG as my next rifle. As I looked at the caliber options, I had pretty much settled on 308 until a friend suggested the 338 LM. I'm wondering if any of you have purchased a TRG22 only to regret not getting the 42.
My analysis favoring .308:
1. Much less expensive ammo-I do reload, but even components are more.
2. Less recoil- I realize that some shooters are more recoil sensitive than others, but I doubt many people really shoot better with a heavier recoiling rifle.
3. Longest shooting range within 200 miles is 1000 yards. 500-600 more common.
4. Beyond SHTF fantasies, no real need to shoot through armored cover
Am I missing anything? Given my parameters, any reason I would regret the TRG22?
Thanks,
Mike
My analysis favoring .308:
1. Much less expensive ammo-I do reload, but even components are more.
2. Less recoil- I realize that some shooters are more recoil sensitive than others, but I doubt many people really shoot better with a heavier recoiling rifle.
3. Longest shooting range within 200 miles is 1000 yards. 500-600 more common.
4. Beyond SHTF fantasies, no real need to shoot through armored cover
Am I missing anything? Given my parameters, any reason I would regret the TRG22?
Thanks,
Mike