TRG-42

A bolt-action precision sniper rifle chambered in .338 Lapua Magnum, developed by Sako as a magnum-caliber sibling to the 7.62mm TRG-22. It equips military sniper and designated-marksman units across Europe and is prized for its adjustable, ergonomic stock.

In service since 2000 · 15 operator countries

Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-02

1,200

m range

905

m/s

rds

💲 ≈ $8,000 — Approximate military/export unit price

Procurement snapshot

Availability & export

National export licensing

Subject to Finland export-control approval; verify eligibility with the manufacturer.

Channel: Direct commercial / G2G

Fielded & proven

Widely fielded · 15 operators

In service since 2000. Status: active · ~10,000 built.

Lifecycle cost (est.)

Unit cost known; one-shot / small-arms class has no meaningful O&S tail to model.

Interoperability

No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.

Derived guidance from public data — export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.

Full specifications

Performance

Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.

Effective range Distance at which the weapon reliably hits point targets. Higher extends engagement envelope.: 1,200 m

Top 5% of rifles
Muzzle velocity Projectile speed leaving the barrel. Higher means flatter trajectory and better armor penetration.: 905 m/s

Stronger than 64% of rifles

Firepower

Armament, payload and guidance.

Main armament Primary weapon: main gun, cannon or missile type.: .338 Lapua Magnum
Caliber Bore diameter of the main gun or rifle. Larger throws heavier projectiles; not simply better — ammunition commonality matters.: 8.6 mm
Ammunition Rounds carried (main gun) or standard magazine capacity.: 10

Bottom 9% of rifles

Physical

Dimensions, weight and crew.

Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable.: 1.27 m
Empty weight Weight without fuel, ammunition or crew.: 6 kg
Crew Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity.: 1
Barrel length Barrel length — longer improves muzzle velocity and accuracy, shorter improves handling.: 690 mm

Program

Cost, production scale and operators.

Unit cost Approximate flyaway/unit cost where public. Defense pricing varies hugely by contract, offsets and configuration. Lower is cheaper.: $8,000

Stronger than 24% of rifles
Units built Total production run. Higher means proven manufacturing, mature logistics and spares availability.: 10,000

Bottom 10% of rifles
Operator countries Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem.: 15

Stronger than 55% of rifles

Specifications compiled from public Sako and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations — treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-02.

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