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<blockquote data-quote="JRu" data-source="post: 448440" data-attributes="member: 6837"><p>Hi,</p><p></p><p>IMHO; If you're considering a sandwiched recoil lug ( = "Remington recoil lug" ) I suggest you reconsider and rather have the recoil lug bedded into the stock itself, in line with the original concept. An even better solution would be to use an aluminum bedding block ( doesn't need to be full length ) and bed the [steel] recoil lug into the block -- similar to the solution found in the TRG-22/42 product line. I can provide photos if required, I own both the TRG chassis as well as the original TRG-S stock.</p><p></p><p>The TRG-S action is compatible with the TRG-22/42 chassis. This requires slight modifications to get the original TRG-S trigger group safety to fit, or a TRG-22/42 trigger group ( a drop-in fit but expensive ). Please note a TRG trigger group will not fit the original TRG-S stock as the TRG trigger group contains the trigger guard and magazine release as well. On the plus side, it is a well adjustable two-stage trigger.</p><p></p><p>TRG and TRG-S magazines have the release slots on different sides of the magazine, the TRG-S release slot is in the front, TRG in the back. Other than that, capacity and the plastic bottom on the TRG-S magazine, they are identical in shape. I can photograph these as well as I get home from the office.</p><p></p><p>As for barrel length. I'm sure there are lots of different opinions, but I would suggest you consider your true needs and make your decision based on that. Short barrels and extreme long ranges don't mix well. On the other hand, for <1k ranges, even 20-22" in 338LM can give you a performance advantage over some more traditional chamberings.</p><p></p><p>Personally, I'm a big fan of TRG-S. I bought one in 30-06 as a backup rifle but it's quickly become my true go-to rifle for all practical purposes. The TRG-S action is forged and with good bases designed for the Sako wedge ( if you go with a picatinny/weaver rail on a 338LM, always have it double pinned and bedded! I've seen bases come loose as Loctite'd screws have stripped ) it maintains zero extremely well.</p><p></p><p>My 30-06 barrel is 23" but I'm constantly hanging a suppressor so in practice it's more like 28". Not feeling too handicapped about it, I bought a 28" 6.5mm barrel in HV profile and as soon as our deer season is over, it's getting chambered in 6,5x55. 140gr@3000fps with a Lapua shell full of VV N560 is rarely a bad combination...</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm294/ruistola/Hunting%202009/18.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm294/ruistola/nummenjahti2.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm294/ruistola/Hunting%202010/402Canuck_.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm294/ruistola/Hunting%202010/RaccoonDogs.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm294/ruistola/Hunting%202010/04Dec2010.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JRu, post: 448440, member: 6837"] Hi, IMHO; If you're considering a sandwiched recoil lug ( = "Remington recoil lug" ) I suggest you reconsider and rather have the recoil lug bedded into the stock itself, in line with the original concept. An even better solution would be to use an aluminum bedding block ( doesn't need to be full length ) and bed the [steel] recoil lug into the block -- similar to the solution found in the TRG-22/42 product line. I can provide photos if required, I own both the TRG chassis as well as the original TRG-S stock. The TRG-S action is compatible with the TRG-22/42 chassis. This requires slight modifications to get the original TRG-S trigger group safety to fit, or a TRG-22/42 trigger group ( a drop-in fit but expensive ). Please note a TRG trigger group will not fit the original TRG-S stock as the TRG trigger group contains the trigger guard and magazine release as well. On the plus side, it is a well adjustable two-stage trigger. TRG and TRG-S magazines have the release slots on different sides of the magazine, the TRG-S release slot is in the front, TRG in the back. Other than that, capacity and the plastic bottom on the TRG-S magazine, they are identical in shape. I can photograph these as well as I get home from the office. As for barrel length. I'm sure there are lots of different opinions, but I would suggest you consider your true needs and make your decision based on that. Short barrels and extreme long ranges don't mix well. On the other hand, for <1k ranges, even 20-22" in 338LM can give you a performance advantage over some more traditional chamberings. Personally, I'm a big fan of TRG-S. I bought one in 30-06 as a backup rifle but it's quickly become my true go-to rifle for all practical purposes. The TRG-S action is forged and with good bases designed for the Sako wedge ( if you go with a picatinny/weaver rail on a 338LM, always have it double pinned and bedded! I've seen bases come loose as Loctite'd screws have stripped ) it maintains zero extremely well. My 30-06 barrel is 23" but I'm constantly hanging a suppressor so in practice it's more like 28". Not feeling too handicapped about it, I bought a 28" 6.5mm barrel in HV profile and as soon as our deer season is over, it's getting chambered in 6,5x55. 140gr@3000fps with a Lapua shell full of VV N560 is rarely a bad combination... [IMG]http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm294/ruistola/Hunting%202009/18.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm294/ruistola/nummenjahti2.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm294/ruistola/Hunting%202010/402Canuck_.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm294/ruistola/Hunting%202010/RaccoonDogs.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm294/ruistola/Hunting%202010/04Dec2010.jpg[/IMG] [/QUOTE]
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