TRG22 vs PGW Coyote
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I"d just like to say that to everyone whose commented recently. I'm pretty sure I didn't post my resume here with regards to my shooting ability. I don't go around googling and researching every new rifle that comes out. I know my rifles inside out and have spent more time on a range then a lot of folks can imagine. But because I question 2 new rifles that i'm not really familiar with and I don't reload. This makes me an amateur shooter?
I'm not fortunate enough to be able to buy high end rifles all of the time, I can't have 3 TRGs in different colours to suit my mood for the day. I do have a family and priorities so yea, I'd like to be sure on the rifle I decide on.
The way i see it. Whether this thread is informative to anyone out there or just going on and on. I couldn't really give 2 ####s. Its been very informative for me. Making this thread has giving me the opportunity to go out and shoot the rifles in question and I've had some offers as well for a lot people willing to help me out. To them, I say thank you. To anyone thats bored with the thread. Move on because I might get another question about something stupid and it might grow a page. However if someone answers my stupid question then i'm satisfied.
I'm not fortunate enough to be able to buy high end rifles all of the time, I can't have 3 TRGs in different colours to suit my mood for the day. I do have a family and priorities so yea, I'd like to be sure on the rifle I decide on.
The way i see it. Whether this thread is informative to anyone out there or just going on and on. I couldn't really give 2 ####s. Its been very informative for me. Making this thread has giving me the opportunity to go out and shoot the rifles in question and I've had some offers as well for a lot people willing to help me out. To them, I say thank you. To anyone thats bored with the thread. Move on because I might get another question about something stupid and it might grow a page. However if someone answers my stupid question then i'm satisfied.
I may have missed it but I haven't seen you discuss scope mounts, if you go with the TRG get the Near Alpha Mount. best possible rig for holding your scope. I've got the Sako 3 ring, and love it, but my buddy has two of the Alphas, beautiful mounts and the nicest I've seen.
Also check out Spurh mounts. The other thing to note is that it's tough to find an ACI if you go with NEAR.
yes, I highly recommend the Spuhr as well. I currently have the 3 ring sako though and was considering upgrading to the Spuhr and selling it. (sorry, shamefull plug) I got the Spuhr mount recently for another rifle and it is by far the best option out there right now for the money IMO
who cares what experience the op has?
My first "precision rifle" was a TRG in 338 Lapua, would I be a better shooter starting with a savage or a remington? smaller calliber? crappier scope?........probably not, but what I do know is I would have eventually bought the 338 with good optics anyways so I saved myself a bunch of money that was spent on ammo instead of lost when selling that remington or savage used.
If you can't figure out why a TRG 42 in .338 Lapua wouldn't be a good rifle for most people to start out with you're either a shooting prodigy or you simply don't know any better. I'm thinking the latter rather than the former. Have at her. You've obviously got it all figured out.
In your first post you indicated you've done a lot of research on the TRG 22 by way of reading reviews now you're saying you (and I quote), " I don't go around googling and researching every new rifle that comes out." Well, which is it? Most people making desicions that cost this amount of money DO put the time and effort into researching what they're looking at buying. I'm sure there are some who don't but that's besides the point. They're in the minority.
Having said that, you're asking questions that one would assume that you'd know already given the advanced nature of the platform that you're considering buying. That's not a slight against you, just an observation. I can see why others would consider your posts as "passive trolling" and question why after almost (20) pages, you're still asking questions and not sure which rifle to buy despite the fact you claim the TRG 22 is your dream rifle and one that you've been wanting to buy for years now.
Disregard my suggestions regarding a Remington or Savage. Hey, have you ever considered a Blaser or DSR 1? I hear they're pretty neat rifles too.
Brian, if the topic of discussion is "precision rifles" and you made the following claim...
Who cares if your first rifle was a Cooey .22RF? I made my comment in the context in which your comments were made.
Well, now that other brands are being discussed, I tested out the Blazer before I bought the TRG and didn't like it, More just my own opinion of the straight pull bolt and goofy stock rather than actual problems per say.
I had the chance to shoot the DSR a couple times 308 and 338, it is a nice rifle if you have the money, you can tell by the quality why it commands the price, it is second to none in a production rifle. To me though, you could get a DTA SRS or HTI for far less if you must have the bullpup configuration and they are very good quality and proven shooters. I would love a chance to handle/shoot the DSR in 50bmg though just to see.
I had the chance to shoot the DSR a couple times 308 and 338, it is a nice rifle if you have the money, you can tell by the quality why it commands the price, it is second to none in a production rifle. To me though, you could get a DTA SRS or HTI for far less if you must have the bullpup configuration and they are very good quality and proven shooters. I would love a chance to handle/shoot the DSR in 50bmg though just to see.
which is true, the trg was my first that fits this catagory, all my previous firearms would be classed as hunting rifles, black, etc. I guess that means I am not an equal in your eyes because I started out with the 338, sorry to have offended you.
To the op, my advise is buy what you want, my 338 recoils less than my 308 hunting rifle but since it was my first "precision" it is a bad choice in some peoples eyes.
It looks to me like the OP has a one time opportunity to purchase a high end rifle and he is seeking personal opinions of actual owners of the two....what's wrong with that?
I think we all do lots of internet research on products, and personally I think what we read can be very skewed.
The magazines and various business's doing product reviews tend to all be positive as there is advertising dollars on the line, and some of our favourite forums have their favourites as well.
God forbid you say anything bad about US Optics or Accuracy International on the 'Hide'....you'll be attacked. They are both great products, as are the TRG and PGW, but people have opinions and I like to be my own filter as to what is important to me.
If he has no intention to buy....that's lame, but it sounds like he does and that 5K will be hard to part with.
For what it's worth it was a member here who let me try his Timberwolf that led to the purchase of my Coyote.....lots of good guys here with good info.
Mall Ninjas need not apply...
I think we all do lots of internet research on products, and personally I think what we read can be very skewed.
The magazines and various business's doing product reviews tend to all be positive as there is advertising dollars on the line, and some of our favourite forums have their favourites as well.
God forbid you say anything bad about US Optics or Accuracy International on the 'Hide'....you'll be attacked. They are both great products, as are the TRG and PGW, but people have opinions and I like to be my own filter as to what is important to me.
If he has no intention to buy....that's lame, but it sounds like he does and that 5K will be hard to part with.
For what it's worth it was a member here who let me try his Timberwolf that led to the purchase of my Coyote.....lots of good guys here with good info.
Mall Ninjas need not apply...
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