Sako TRG-22
The rifle
My first rifle was a Remington 700. The Remington is a nice rifle but once I tried a TRG-22, I had to get one!
I added the following Sako accessories:
- Sako bipod: I will admit that it is too expensive!
- Muzzle break: not really required since the .308 does not have that much recoil, but it does complete the look.
Look at the following two videos. Focus on the end of the barrel, you will see the ball of exploding gases. The second video shows that same ball of fire inside the muzzle break.
Video without the muzzle break:
Video with the muzzle break:
Standard features
- Threaded barrel end: with protective cap. The muzzle break screws on the barrel after removing the cap.
- Forehand rail.
- Side accessory rail.
- Load indicator on the bolt. Notice the small protruding red button on the back fo the bolt.
- Silent safety catch which locks the trigger, the bolt in closed position and the firing pin.
- Plugs on the rear of the magazine for easy removal.
- Ambidextrous stock.
- Modular design which allows every major assembly to be removed easily.
- Rate of twist is 11".
Trigger adjustments
The main reason why I prefer that rifle is that it is very adjustable. Everything moves. The trigger can be adjusted for pull weight, length, angle, rotation and position.
Both stages of the trigger can be adjusted for pull weight. For the first stage, the trigger assembly must be removed to expose the screw. The second stage screw is forward of the trigger.
For length, horizontal and vertical pitch, a small hex screw at the tip of the trigger allows for adjustments. That explains the whole in the trigger guard.
Stock adjustments
The stock is also very adjustable. The cheek rest can be adjusted for height, side position and pitch.
I adjusted the cheek rest height using a 10 mm. riser.
The butt can be adjusted for length (via spacers, I have 2), height, angle and pitch.
Accuracy
The accuracy is superb. This group is at 200 yards.
Final thoughts
It is a great rifle but all this comes at a price. Some will find it too expensive. It is also quite heavy. Shooting any non-supported position is not easy, nor recommended.
Technical data
| Manufacturer: | Sako |
| Caliber: | .308 (or 7.62x51) |
| Action: | Bolt |
| Barrel length: | 66 cm (26") without muzzle break
71 cm (28") with muzzle break |
| Total length: | 122 cm (48") |
| Capacity: | 10 rounds removable magazine |
| Trigger: | 2 stages Second stage: 1.5 Kg (3.5 pounds) |
| Weight: | 5.8 Kg (13 pounds) - includes scope, mount, bipod and loaded magazine |
| Stock adjustments: | Cheek rest height Cheek rest position Butt length Butt angle Butt height Butt Pitch |
| Trigger adjustments: | Pull (both stages) Length Horizontal pitch Vertical pitch |