Trg42 questions

[jbuck88]

So I wasn't considering one but the local gun shop has a pre13 trg42 in 338LM with the bipod for $1,500. But the barrel is trashed. They said it had a suck case left in the chamber. The barrel itself looks ok with no real firecracking. The chamber shows some pretty extreme pitting.

Is it worth picking up and either searching for a take off factory barrel or rebarrel to either 300 norma or 338 norma?

 

[seven mm]

Yes. Great rifles, that is a really good buy

 

[ToKeepAndBear]

That sounds like a pretty good deal with the bipod. I like my TRG42.

 

[Just Macca]

My experience is that you need to bear in mind the slow twist rate. 285 Hornady ELD-M is at the very limit (and somewhat under) its ability to stabilise. More suited to 250gr.

Also, longer projectiles are somewhat unsuitable in COAL for the magazine - thereby another reason for 250gr projectiles.

Additionally, the pre-13 only has one ejector - which isn’t too much of a problem.

Finally, they’re really quite light, which is good - but recoil is significant. 250’s again are much more manageable.

A rebarreling to 300 Norma will fix all issues and be a better rifle in every category. The 250gr .338 projectiles are not ideal, where as the 230gr class .308 projectiles are significantly better ballistically, less drift, more velocity, less recoil, cheaper, and marginally less energy at shorter range (retain more at longer).

Do it.

 

[jbuck88]

The current 1-12 is a non issue since it needs a barrel. But how hard is it to find a take off. I sure wouldn't mind a lighter (then my AI) 338lm for hunting.

 

[ToKeepAndBear]

Short Action Customs is experienced in TRG rebarrels.

 

[Downtown]

It's a good price. Buy it and have SAC rebarrel with the twist and chamber you want. Best of everything then.

 

[CerebralDistortion]

For $15k and if you have funds for a rebarrel?
Just do it.

 

[jbuck88]

I passed on it.

 

[wade2big]

I passed on it.

PVA does prefits. $650 bucks plus $1500 is $2150 for a TRG with a factory bipod with a new barrel chambered in the cartridge of your choice. That would have been a solid deal.

 

[jbuck88]

It's in Lynnwood, WA if anyone wants it.