Saco TRG
Summary
| Country | 🇫🇮 Finland |
| Category | Sniper rifle |
| Manufacturer | Sako |
Technical specifications
| Saco TRG | |
|---|---|
| Fire Rate | Single shot rounds/min. |
| Caliber | .308 Winchester or .300 Winchester Magnum or .338 Lapua |
| Magazine | 10 rounds |
| Length | 1200 mm (47.2 in) |
| Weight | 5.1 kg (11.2 lb) |
| Range | 1000 m (3281 ft) |
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Description
The Sako TRG series, manufactured by Sako in Riihimäki, Finland, originated from the TR-6 target rifle and development work conducted between 1984 and 1986 on the Valmet Sniper M86. The first model, the TRG-21, was introduced in 1989 following a study of sniper requirements. This design moved away from modified Mauser bolt-actions in favor of a symmetrical three-lug bolt system. The series was developed as a purpose-built sniper platform rather than an accurized version of an existing general-purpose rifle.
The TRG is a bolt-action system featuring a cold-hammer forged receiver and barrel. The action utilizes a three-lug bolt with a 60-degree rotation and is mated to an aluminum alloy bedding block for stability. The receiver includes an integral 17mm dovetail rail for mounting optics. It employs a two-stage trigger mechanism with an adjustable pull weight and an ergonomic safety lever located inside the trigger guard. The standard stock is constructed from injection-molded polyurethane with an internal aluminum skeleton and includes an adjustable cheek-piece and buttplate. Later A1 and M10 variants utilize an aluminum middle chassis frame with M-LOK rail interfaces and side-folding stocks. Most models are equipped with detachable muzzle brakes and utilize center-feeding detachable box magazines.
The TRG system entered service in 2000 and has been utilized in the War in Afghanistan, the Iraq War, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It is used by the Finnish Defence Forces, where the TRG-42 is designated as the 8.6 TKIV 2000. Other designations include the SSGw 04 in Switzerland and the M/04 in Denmark. In 2022, the Canadian Armed Forces selected the TRG M10 as the C21 Multi-Caliber Sniper Weapon. Additional users include special operations and law enforcement units in Poland, Italy, Spain, India, and the United States. Notable variants include the original TRG-21 and TRG-41, the upgraded TRG-22 and TRG-42 introduced in 1999, and the modular, multi-caliber TRG M10 unveiled in 2011. The A1 series was introduced in 2018, followed by the TRG-62 A1 in 2024.