New weapon for snipers: Finnish masters showed Sako TRG 62A1 rifle (photo)

For the new sample of the sniper rifle, Sako weapons have developed a new family of cartridges under 9. 5 × 77 mm caliber (. 375 Cheytach). The ammunition provides 25% more energy at a distance of 1,500 meters compared to . 338 Lapua magnum. At the EuroSatory 2024, the Sako Finnish company, which is part of Beretta Defense Technologies and specializes in the production of sniper rifles, has introduced its new TRG 62A1 model. This novelty, designed under a cartridge of 9. 5 × 77 mm (.

375 Cheytach) is a new representative of the TRG family and demonstrates Sako's desire to give snipes more efficient weapons. The new brainish weapons were told by European Defense Review. The developers were reported to create more long -range weapons for snipers, so the rifle caliber changed from 338 Lapua Magnum to . 375 Cheytach. According to weapons, the selected caliber provides 25% more energy at a distance of 1,500 meters compared to the widely used .

338 Lapua magnum, and muzzle energy - about 50% higher, which allows to maintain stable accuracy at 2,000 meters. Thus, Sako has developed a new family of cartridges specifically for TRG 62A1: TRG 62A1 is largely based on the TRG M10 model, but reinforced to withstand higher loads. The mass of the new rifle is 7 kg, and the length of the barrel is increased to 30 inches (762 mm). The stainless steel barrel is made by cold forging method to improve the ballistic characteristics of the ball.

The rifle is equipped with a two -stage trigger with the possibility of regulating traction, as well as a store for seven cartridges. The complex bed is fully adjusted under the height of the sniper, including adjusting the nape and example. The pistol sleeve is available in three sizes: small, medium and large. Depending on the type of sights and accessories, the rifle can be equipped with one of the three types of trickle with the guide NATO Accessor Rail and M-LOK grooves.

The taps differ in size: L, XL and XXL, with different number of grooves NAR. The rifle trunk has a m18x1 muzzle carving, which makes it easy to install the suppressor on a four -round muzzle brake, which significantly reduces the return. At the Eurosatory, the rifle was equipped with a Hushter ASE UTRA SL11I Bare Lock, which lowers noise by more than 30 dB.