Ok Ben Boy ... back to this 'wannabe Tactical rifle' stuff.
I shoot a Sako TRG 22 in 308.
The original TRG 21 (1996) was designed by Sako, after years of research and development, for the Military as their primary tactical rifle platform, a full modular system that can be stripped in seconds and refitted with other components in the field.
The revised TRG 22 (2000) is the same rifle with minor stock changes.
Not only are these rifles std issue to the Finnish Special Forces but are used by many police and counter terrorist units around the world. They are only produced in 3 calibers. 308, 300 and 338 Lapua
The TRG, in conjunction with Sako, was designed by some of the most recognized target shooters in the world. To the extent that the original TRG 21 and the newer TRG 22 have become popular and regular at the International UIT 300m tournaments.
The action is slick and the heavy receiver is hexagonal in shape with a solid top and stiffened base with a small loading port, it employs a massive 3 lug lock and uses the world renowned Sako extractor system…. In other words Ben, it’s a TR action.
They are designed to take open military (battle) sights, Telescopic sights and Target aperture front and rear sights, without adding any rail, mounting block or bracket.
There is built in mounting points for mirage bands, and quick release magazines for rapid fire disciplines. There are storage facilities in the butt to hold open sights and keep them protected when not used, or for back up. There is also multiple sling mounts 3 rear and 2 front for Biathlon shooting.
The whole system mounts onto a full length alloy rail and the butt is adjustable for length, pitch, height and cant. The cheek piece is adjustable in 3 directions. The forend has a std full length Anschutz rail.
The trigger is a one piece (including Guard) modular unit of 2 stage design. It is based on the Anschutz trigger and is adjustable for creep and backlash not to mention Pitch, location and rotation. The whole module is held by one fixing and is accessible from outside the stock for quick adjustment. It is one of the best triggers I have ever come across.
All the add on accessories were thought out and designed from the ground up, Slings, Low centre of gravity Bi Pods (pivot on bore access) adjustable pitch Muzzle breaks and open sight systems.
The entire rifle system is incredibly well thought out and some of the best Military and Target shooter minds in the world went into its development.
It’s a piece of Art and Sculpture …. To me…. with enormous technical and development history.
So, call it what you want, Sniper Rifle, Tactical Rifle, International UIT Target Rifle … or F Class Standard Rifle.
Because of its history and development it does not make me a ‘wanabee’ anything, it makes me interested in fire arm development and design. And from a personal note, I fired just about anything you could hold on to and pull a trigger, years ago, in the Army. All I want to be now is a competitive FS shooter with equipment design I respect.
And lets not forget ... our treasured long range shooting sport developed from the trusty Military 303 ....
So Ben, whats the interesting history and development of your rifle??? made it your self? wone it in a raffle? it dosent matter ... its your rifle and its your thing!
Mines Green ... Yours is Orange ...
does that make you a 'Wannabe Fruit'
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