i have the money for a trg 42 in 338 lapua magnum but im in army and i know a little bit about sniping..read manuals talked to people and basically i like long range so would the trg 42 be a good BEGINNER Precision Rifle?
please dont hold back any good thoughts or whatever please tell me thank you
heath 8)
"One shot one kill, no exceptions" Tom Berenger SNIPER
troll, maybe, but face it not everyone in uniform is a rocket scientist. Some make it all the way through w/o firing a weapon after basic. Maybe he means he's not new to shooting, but new to long-range/sniping.
being in army im familiar with weapons but new to the long range and sniper level...being a air defense guy....patriot missile there no way army will send me to sniper school so the least i can do is shoot as good as sniper
Hey Bro,
I might as well ask, since you've got me wondering, too.
What is your native language, because if you type like you speak(as many folks do), it isn't English. When I was a Young Marine, I got many letters from girls in the Philippines that were written the same way :wink: ...I also know when reading posts from members OCONUS, that they often read as your posts do...
As an observation from someone with fourteen years split between the US Marine Corps and the US Army, I haven't met a Soldier yet, that doesn't at least capitalize the word Army, in writing.
Respectfully,
Harry
Fair enough , but you can see why you were accused of trolling- it's the kind of question that would only get asked by either a troll or... well lets face it it was a kind of a silly question. No offense, but if you do a cursory google search on .338 Lapua, you'll find out RIGHT AWAY it's a serious platform in no way suited to "beginner" anything. You're talking about spending multiple K $$ yet don't appear to have lifted a finger to research it...
Not taking sides here because i find forum fights sorta silly but I was under the impression a 'troll' was somebody deliberately threatening, insulting, luring people into pointless fights etc.
Maybe hes fibbing a bit how much he can spend (4000 bucks on your first rifle when you don't even know what cartridge to use does seem like a bit much.)
And maybe he'll end up with a 22lr, but I dont think it's really necessary to call him a troll off the bat..
Not taking sides here because i find forum fights sorta silly but I was under the impression a 'troll' was somebody deliberately threatening, insulting, luring people into pointless fights etc.
Maybe hes fibbing a bit how much he can spend (4000 bucks on your first rifle when you don't even know what cartridge to use does seem like a bit much.)
And maybe he'll end up with a 22lr, but I dont think it's really necessary to call him a troll off the bat..
Your definition of a "troll" is correct. It doesent take much brain power to figure out that most of the "pointless fights" get started with ridiculous questions. Just my .02. If I am wrong, then I will apologize.
Snowy, any reason to go that route instead of getting say a MRC big game action, having it barreled and choosing the perfect stock? Other than the time to complete of course.
being in army im familiar with weapons but new to the long range and sniper level...being a air defense guy....patriot missile there no way army will send me to sniper school so the least i can do is shoot as good as sniper
He's not as bad as his posts appear. He's going to back down and start over later. He's going to do a lot of reading and searching over the next couple weeks.
If he keeps his trap shut, let's let him be.
Unless anyone who shares a Mil branch with him would be interested in vetting him?
well im going to have to disagree with the fact that a .338 is a "advanced" rifle only for experienced shooters. hell i just bought a TRG42 last week and its the first rifle ive ever fired. if you have the money for the rig and ammo i dont see why it cant be a starter gun. oh ya and the recoil is nothing to be afraid of, that was my biggest concern before the purchase, so i say go ahead and pick it up. if its too much gun for you then im sure you'll have no problem selling it here on SC
Hey Bro,
I have a training course coming up shortly where I'll be firing upwards of eight hundred rounds over a ten day course. That would make for one expensive investment in ammunition alone, much less having your shoulder absorb eight hundred rounds of recoil over an extended week...
Respectfully,
Harry
well im going to have to disagree with the fact that a .338 is a "advanced" rifle only for experienced shooters. hell i just bought a TRG42 last week and its the first rifle ive ever fired. if you have the money for the rig and ammo i dont see why it cant be a starter gun. oh ya and the recoil is nothing to be afraid of, that was my biggest concern before the purchase, so i say go ahead and pick it up. if its too much gun for you then im sure you'll have no problem selling it here on SC
You're right, it can be a beginner rifle I was just saying .338 lapua isnt the first thing that comes to mind when I hear "beginner", which is more of a compliment.
I'd be more afraid of the cost per ammo than the recoil, some of the naked brass costs more than my factory match 308 :shock:
I honestly can't think of more than one or two worse choices for a beginner. JMHO. Not to be argumentative or disrespectful, please understand. I believe beginners should work with smaller calibers to develop a solid foundation.
This cartridge could really hinder a beginner's development of some of the fundamentals of marksmanship. Even if he can afford to fire a lot, (a box of 20 rounds is $100 at Turners in San Marcos Ca.) and doesn't mind having a bruised-up shoulder all the time, he's more than likely to develop a flinch. These alone are pretty good reasons not to recommend it to a novice. A beginner need to fire a lot and develop a good trigger squeeze.
I've been planning on a .338 for my next project, and I got say the more I look into it the more I wonder if I really want to pursue it. The jury's still out, and they just requested information from the court.
Ah, I used to build race car frames. I've met all sorts of people who "wanted to get into racing." My answer to the person who says "I want to get into racing, I was thinking of starting out in Top Fuel Drag, what do you think?"
Go for it.
It's your money and your body (in this case, shoulder). Have a listen to some opinions and then do what most people do, whatever they already made their mind up about before they even asked a question. :lol:
Cobb Manufacturing makes 338 LM on an AR platform. Recoil is mild with their muzzlebrake.
Check it out.
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