!!! New Sako TRG debut only days away !!!
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Mount NV's, Thermal optics, bipod, and side rail(s) for IR designator so you can "paint" targets and call in the airforce to blow stuff up. Sounds like a lot of fun to me
Its....alright...I guess......... I preferred my TRG42 before I was dumb enough to think I need to sell it...and did
To be honest, I think I prefer the AI chassis, or the Cheytac's, to this one in terms of looks/aesthetics. Too many rails and pointy bits hahah
To be honest, I think I prefer the AI chassis, or the Cheytac's, to this one in terms of looks/aesthetics. Too many rails and pointy bits hahah
They are similar because they are all competing for the same market and the US military has floated a statement of requirements that drives the style.
Also don't forget FN Ballista (Unique Alpine TPG-3)
The Sako TRG22/42 has a unique look and was designed as a complete system, bipod, iron sights, hand stop etc. The new TRG looks like everyone elses "new" tactical rifle. The design allows any kind of aftermarket accessory to be used. I guess that will bring down costs, but I bet they will really jack up the cost to make up for that when this becomes available to the retail market? I wonder how many Mil/Leo agencies will actually be purchasing these? Not too many TRG's are being fielded by Mil/Leo in the world.
The gun was obviously designed to meet the Military's PSR solicitation template therefore looking similar to other rifles challenging for this same contract.
If Sako is awarded this prestigious honor then the chance of this rifle ever being available to the general public is pretty much non-existant.
If they do not win the solicitation then you may see a civilian version as I'm sure there was signifigant R&D/Tooling/Etc. cost that they will be looking to recover and later make profitable down the road.
As for TRG's being fielded by Military's/LE globaly, Wikipedia shows 22 nations using the TRG in some capacity.
This explains much of the Sako's design.
PSR solicitation requirements:
On January 15, ’09 SOCOM re*leased its requirements for a new PSR (Precision Sniper Rifle) for future fielding with our nation’s special operations forces. It seems that Uncle Sam has finally embraced the idea that the 7.62mm doesn’t have the legs for our current operational environment and at 27 pounds (unloaded) a .50 cal can only be carried so far so fast by one soldier. In an effort to reach out farther than a 7.62mm rifle allows while keeping the weight reasonable for one soldier to carry, SOCOM has introduced the PSR program.
The future PSR must have a stock that either collapses, folds or removes without tools. It must also have no component longer than 40 inches and weigh less than 18 pounds with a loaded five-round magazine. Mil Std 1913 rails are required and the barrel must be changeable by the operator within 20 minutes. There is no specified caliber.
PSR Solicitation For SOCOM
The accuracy requirements bear close scrutiny. All accuracy measurements will be taken at 1,500 meters. Yes, you read that right. In a stroke of genius, SOCOM will take all accuracy measurements at the range of operational employment of the PSR. Ten-round groups will be measured for vertical dispersion only, negating variable wind effects.
PSR solicitation requirements:
On January 15, ’09 SOCOM re*leased its requirements for a new PSR (Precision Sniper Rifle) for future fielding with our nation’s special operations forces. It seems that Uncle Sam has finally embraced the idea that the 7.62mm doesn’t have the legs for our current operational environment and at 27 pounds (unloaded) a .50 cal can only be carried so far so fast by one soldier. In an effort to reach out farther than a 7.62mm rifle allows while keeping the weight reasonable for one soldier to carry, SOCOM has introduced the PSR program.
The future PSR must have a stock that either collapses, folds or removes without tools. It must also have no component longer than 40 inches and weigh less than 18 pounds with a loaded five-round magazine. Mil Std 1913 rails are required and the barrel must be changeable by the operator within 20 minutes. There is no specified caliber.
PSR Solicitation For SOCOM
The accuracy requirements bear close scrutiny. All accuracy measurements will be taken at 1,500 meters. Yes, you read that right. In a stroke of genius, SOCOM will take all accuracy measurements at the range of operational employment of the PSR. Ten-round groups will be measured for vertical dispersion only, negating variable wind effects.
Not just the rifle design but the ammunition as well. If accuracy will be evaluated at 1,500 m, custom grade ammunition is going to have to be crafted for the rifle to achieve acceptable results. It's interesting to know that no specific cartridge was specified but one would assume that .338 LM would be a front runner.
