Sako Ltd. · Sniper-Rifle · In Production · 2000
| Weight (empty) | 5300 g (187.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1200 mm (47.24") |
| Barrel Length | 690 mm (27.17") |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 900 m/s (2953 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 6570 J (4846 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 1500 m (1640 yd) |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy |
Primary Caliber: .338 Lapua Magnum
The Sako TRG 42 is a bolt-action long-range sniper rifle chambered in .338 Lapua Magnum, designed as the magnum-caliber companion to the TRG 22. Introduced in 2000, the TRG 42 features a 690mm cold hammer-forged barrel with 4-groove rifling and a 1:10 inch twist rate optimized for heavy .338 Lapua projectiles. The rifle weighs 5.3 kg empty, making it notably lighter than many competing .338 Lapua platforms. The polyurethane stock with aluminum skeleton provides a rigid, weather-resistant platfor...
Country of Origin: Finland