Sako TRG 42

Sako Ltd. · Sniper-Rifle · In Production · 2000

Weight (empty)5300 g (187.0 oz)
Overall Length1200 mm (47.24")
Barrel Length690 mm (27.17")
Magazine Capacity5 rounds
Action TypeBolt Action
Firing MechanismStriker Fired
Muzzle Velocity900 m/s (2953 fps)
Muzzle Energy6570 J (4846 ft·lbf)
Effective Range1500 m (1640 yd)
Frame MaterialAluminum 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