By: Friedrich Seiltgen
Copyright © 2022
Established in 1921, Sako has a varied and eventful history. First created to build and service firearms for the Civil Guard in Finland, the company played a key role in Finland’s struggle for survival during WWII. Later the company grew through focusing on production excellence, honoring its dedicated craftsmen and personnel, and providing innovative solutions to the needs of shooters.
THE RECEIVER
The Ambidextrous controls are within reach of the firing hand and are large to be operated when wearing gloves. The trigger unit is fully adjustable and easily detached for cleaning & maintenance without disassembling the entire weapon.
THE FURNITURE
The rear stock folds to the right and is fully adjustable without using any tools. If the shooter wants the stock more securely locked down, this can be done with tools that are stored inside. The pistol grip has three interchangeable back straps – included, and the fore-end is free floating.
THE BARREL & BOLT
The TRG bolt has 3 locking lugs and a 60 degree opening angle for quick action, finished in black phosphate. The 20 inch barrel is threaded.
SPECIFICATIONS
Type: Bolt Action Rifle
Caliber: .308 Winchester. 308 WinMag, .338 LM also available
Magazine capacity: 10 rounds
Sights: Full Length Picatinny rail for optics
Barrel Length: 20 inches
Overall Length: 40.83
Weight: 12.9 pounds
MSRP: $11,275
URL: www.sako.fi
THE VERDICT
The Sako TRG M10 is a high end, high quality weapon, built by true craftsmen. It may or may not be worth the price depending on your mission. Get down to the Sako dealer and decide for yourself.
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Friedrich Seiltgen is a retired Master Police Officer with 20 years of service with the Orlando Police Department. He conducts training in Lone Wolf Terrorism Counterstrategies, Firearms, and Active Shooter Response. His writing has appeared in RECOIL, FloridaJolt.com, Soldier of Fortune, The Counter Terrorist Magazine, American Thinker, Homeland Security Today, and The Journal of Counterterrorism & Homeland Security International. Contact him at [email protected]