Sako TRG is one of global icons in precision rifle word. It has been in production for a long time already, serving as crown jewel in Sako's inventory. Starting point for revised version was therefore very good - but at the same time very challenging: how to improve well selling product which is already very good? With A1, case might be more about reaching broader user base than urgent need to update product getting obsolete. Polymer stock version TRG 22/42 remains in production and is still excellent rifle for various types of shooting - for almost any use where precision rifle is needed. Finnaccuracy has been using TRG 22:s and 42:s since their original launch. Model is therefore more than familiar to us, we were particularly keen to see how latest version has changed. TRG A1 update is predominant, as A1 design changes appearance beyond recognition- unless observer is ninja-level TRG expert. In fact, A1 version changes rifle much more than TRG 21-22 and 41-42 updates did in 1999, as comparison. Note our normal disclaimer: As usually, we do apologize following article typos and even errors in advance. This too is written in rush between thousand other things going on and English is not our native language. Bear with us please. Short history Original TRG was unveiled 1989, more or less as Valmet Sniper and Sako Target combined successor. x1 -> x2 facelift mentioned above was done for model year 2000. Update comprised reliefs in magazine well, revised muzzle brake, completely new bipod and changed grip angle. Finnish army took new design to its use immediately, and might have had something to do with changes too. Army named TRG-42 to

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