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is a trg42 338 consider a precision rife? if so, how precision,
can it run against a custom build?
 
The TRG is a battle rifle designed for sniper work. They can be capable of decent accuracy but can not really be compared to a true precision custom built rifle.
The best I have seen a TRG42 shoot is slightly under 1/2 moa groups, many of our customs produce 1/4 moa groups regularly.
The TRG has less tight tolerances than most true precision rifles by necessity which is how they were designed, the last thing you want in an "operational" rifle is tolerances tight enough that cause the rifle to not operate when a bit of dirt or debris gets into them.

Can they run against a true precision rifle? Yes but it may take a slightly more skilled shooter to make the real differences stand out.
 
hid said:
is a trg42 338 consider a precision rife?
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Yes, I think calling it a battle rifle is a misnomer; it's a purpose built sniper/target rifle.


hid said:
can it run against a custom build?
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Depending on the tasks, and caliber.

There are some really good features on the TRG series of rifles.
The mags, bi-pod, stock/chassis, action, trigger & barrel are all first rate imho and their price point is quite reasonable considering what you get.
You would have to sink a lot of cash into a custom build to get to the level of a factory supplied TRG.
 
The TRG 338 is most definitely a precision rifle and for the price hard to beat. same for the 308 trg 22 and 300 win mag trg 42. you won't go wrong with any of them. 300 will be cheaper to shoot easy on your body and give you the results you want.


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hid said:
is a trg42 338 consider a precision rife? if so, how precision,
can it run against a custom build?
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I have a TRG 22 and also a 2 custom built sniper rifles which were much more than the TRG. The TRG outshoots them all, it is definitely a precision rifle, whether the TRG 22 or TRG 42.
 
dan belisle said:
I tend to agree with Rick. Good rifle though it is, the TRG42 is built for field conditions, and the tolerances can't be kept as tight as a true precision rifle. The difference will be small, but it's there. - dan
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What are you referring to as a precision rifle? Perception is everything. A rifle that delivers accurate precision fire under adverse conditions is a precision rifle. A bench/range queen with tolerances so tight that it wont fire under adverse conditions is no longer so precise. Like I said my TRG 22 outshoots my more expensive custom rifles. As far as 1/4 inch groups go, everyone shoots 1/4 inch groups on the internet. I have shot 1/4 inch groups with my Sako but I am not consistent enough to do it on a regualr basis, the rifle is capable but I am not. I have heard alot of guys claim 1/4 inch groups but have never actually seen them shoot it. The groups I shot also were prone with a bipod/pack and a rear bag(army sock filled poly beads), not off a bench with elaborate rests and vises.
 
EC said:
What are you referring to as a precision rifle? Perception is everything. A rifle that delivers accurate precision fire under adverse conditions is a precision rifle. A bench/range queen with tolerances so tight that it wont fire under adverse conditions is no longer so precise. Like I said my TRG 22 outshoots my more expensive custom rifles. As far as 1/4 inch groups go, everyone shoots 1/4 inch groups on the internet. I have shot 1/4 inch groups with my Sako but I am not consistent enough to do it on a regualr basis, the rifle is capable but I am not. I have heard alot of guys claim 1/4 inch groups but have never actually seen them shoot it. The groups I shot also were prone with a bipod/pack and a rear bag(army sock filled poly beads), not off a bench with elaborate rests and vises.
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EC I hear you about all the fabulously tight internet groups :nest:

I have not seen many 1/4" groups, but the gang I typically shoot with seem to be able to make a 1/4 MOA steel gong jump or standard clay birds (which are slightly less than 1/2 moa at 1000 yards) that are stuck into the bank disappear at 1000 yards with uncanny regularity.
I have doubts that the TRG could keep up with this, but am certainly open to being corrected. I have the range but lack the TRG:cool:
 
I have a TRG22 and it shoots better than I do. I'm thinking of buying a 42 in the spring but can't decide between a .300WM or 338LM. I wish Lapua still made .300WM brass because I'd probably decide on the 300 if they did. Are there any secret stashes of 300WM Lapua brass in Canada?
 
My friend and I have had 3 338trg 42 & 2 trg 22 of which I still own a TRG 42 in 338. They all shot very well did not matter if they we cold or hot. As for the new style bipod worth every $$$$. If you use a pivoting Harris bipod I would suggest using the Harris flat bottom stock adaptor as without it you can put marks on your stock from the spring mounts. As I have found out the hard way.
 
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