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Sako TRG
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SakoTRG

Sniper Rifles · Finland · 2000
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SakoTRG

Sako TRG
Sako TRG Photo: Francis Flinch at English Wikipedia · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Accuracy
90
Effective Range
88
Consistency
87
Terminal Power
80
Reliability
92
Optics
75
Ergonomics
80
Suppressor Compatibility
85
Portability
70
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin Finland
CategorySniper Rifles
EraPost-Cold War
In service2000
Operators36 countries
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
85
Sniper Rifles MASS Rating
17/64
Post-Cold War
28/182
All-Time
Sniper Rifles · 10 axes scored
Accuracy
90
Effective Range
88
Consistency
87
Terminal Power
80
Reliability
92
Optics
75
Ergonomics
80
Suppressor Compatibility
85
Portability
70
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the sniper rifles category.
01 / Overview
Sako TRG
Country
Production
2000–
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SNIPER RIFLES · POST-COLD WAR
17
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
85
sniper rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the sniper rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • First Production Year1989
  • Service Entry Year2000
  • Weight (Empty)4.7 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
  • Cartridge.260 Remington; (TRG-22); 6.5mm Creedmoor; (TRG-22 A1); .308 Winchester (7.62×51mm NATO); (TRG-21, TRG-22); .300 Winches
  • Calibre7.62 mm
  • Case Length51 mm
  • Calibre ClassBolt-action rifle
▣Operation6MOD.6
  • Action TypeBolt Action
  • Fire Modessingle-shot
  • Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
  • Magazine Capacity10
  • Trigger Typesingle-stage or two-stage
  • Safety Typemanual safety
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
  • Effective Range (point)800 m
◆Barrel & Sights6MOD.6
  • Barrel Length510 mm
  • Rifling Twist1:10 (for .308 Win)
  • Sight TypeAperture rear (with flip-up open tritium night/combat sight); day or night optics
  • Optic RailYes
  • Iron SightsYes
  • Threaded BarrelYes
▤Construction6MOD.6
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start1999
  • Variants6
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1945First deployment: Cold War
  2. 2000Production started
26
years in service
36
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
SAKO TRG · CONFLICTS SERVED IN50% win
Total Conflicts
2
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Inventory2country · 719units
719active
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE8terms
A bolt action is a type of firearm action that requires the user to manually cycle the bolt to load and eject cartridges. It is uncommon in pistols.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
A firearm stock that can be folded or collapsed to reduce overall length for storage or transport.
Integral bipod: a permanently attached, built‑in bipod that provides a two‑point support for a firearm, allowing it to be rested on a surface without separate accessories.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
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