The $12,000.00 SAKO M10 Sniper rifle. Is it worth it?

[@matteusvirtanen392]

From what I remember the M10 is being used by the Swedish, Finnish and Estonian militaries and probably a whole bunch of smaller law enforcement clients so it is a relatively successful design so far.

[@dralvarhanso]

Canada and Poland too.

[@iheardthunder]

Estonia just adopted these, they previously used the TRG 42.

[@Bill-y4h]

Every Sako rifle ever made was successful and accurate . Some just a bit better than others but they are a quality brand . I have two and I love them .

[@Juntao580]

Sako is originally Finnish manufacturer. Ofc we use it 🫡

[@Bill-y4h]

@@Juntao580 When it was owned by Finlands Sako Oy their rifles had style and class but since Beretta bought it out the rifles have become chinsey and chuncky and lost that classy look in my opinion . The older A2 rifles were so precisely made that I once put the Sako 22-250 bolt in my 308 Sako accidentally and never noticed any accuracy change or functioning change .

[@harris8401]

From finnish army reservist, thanks for the review 🇫🇮🤝🇺🇸

[@XRING]

My pleasure and thank you for watching .

[@smiIingman]

you might aswell have said "from a finnish dude" 😂

[@JJOV00]

​@@smiIingman 😆

[@trippiii]

​@@smiIingman every finnish guy does not go to army 😅 even i don't want to defend this nonsense

[@trippiii]

@@tiitustepponen9849 ite en oo kumpaakaan. Ei vähempää vois kiinnostaa puolustaa tätä maata, missä suomalainen veronmaksaja kupataan kuiviin, että saadaan herroille kivoja syöjatyöpaikkoja ja voidaan afrikasta ja lähi-idästä tulleet lapamadot elättää.

[@wilsonrawlin8547]

If i had the money. I would not hesitate to buy one. I have a Tikka T3 Lite Stainless fluted barrel in .270Win. Incredible accuracy and shoots groups just like the M10 did at 100yds all day long. I don't sweat shots out to 500yds except for accounting for wind and angle. No BS dead serious. Your channel is by far the best online for LDS, covering the different rifle platforms, and tutorials on shooting skills and techniques. Excellent and informative every time. Thank you Sir!

[@kansaIainen]

SAKO aka Suojeluskuntain ase- ja konepaja (Armory and engineering works of civil guard) is founded in Finland 1921.

[@bennythomsen5763]

New SAKO M10’s come with the same M-LOK front as TRG-42 A1 This M10 is older (have been in a warehouse for a while I guess), and if it’s bought as new without M-LOK, you can get it shifted to M-LOK for free. Kalibers available here in Europe: 260 rem .308 6.5 Creedmoor .300 WIN MAG .338 LM .300 Norma MAG .330 Norma MAG Almost all calibers also comes in 2 or 3 different barrel lengths

[@juhanivalimaki5418]

Shot Show 2024 Sako had still this double picatinny (12 o'clock + 6 o'clock) version. I guess the M-LOK version could be an option, but not a 100% replacement? Some might still order M10 with the front handguard with picatinny ready at the bottom (= no need to add an Arca rail with Mlok screws. less failing points, sturdier, faster to use).

[@bavarianshooter]

i had the pleasure to test the TRG M10 for a bit. It is the best military sniper system on the planet right now, period. At least in my oppinion.

[@nudaveritas8195]

Of course you think it is the best sniper rifle om the planet. You are a Finn.

[@MrJesulius]

@@nudaveritas8195 german?

[@nudaveritas8195]

@@MrJesulius Swede

[@alphazero6571]

@@nudaveritas8195 its not about the rifle. its 100% about the other end, the shooter. good shooter can headshot 400m with iron sights.

[@nudaveritas8195]

@@alphazero6571 Of course, but there is a limit to it. A good shooter can shoot even better with a good rifle. When we are shooting targets up to 2,000 metres, we need something with high precision. This rifle is like a Swiss watch. High precision, light, smooth, and looks good too.

[@Ultimatereloader]

Wow, that's a nice rifle! Great overview Ray!

[@XRING]

Thanks Gavin! I appreciate it sir!

[@5.56NTO]

its nice but there is definitely better rifles out there...

[@prone_wolf8871]

​@5.56NTO like....? Not simping for sako...just curious what the best is to you.

[@treeratbuster]

​@@prone_wolf8871exactly. Which factory rifles are better??

[@bergthorjohannesson7819]

​@@5.56NTO name 3 factory rifles that are better?

[@gw5436]

Here in Australia, I own a TRG 42 in 300WM and a 338LAP, and they are incredibly accurate rifles, mine are totally unfussy about anything you feed them. Mates of mine drool at their grouping and consistency. I have had a few custom Stiller actioned, Lilja, etc. barrelled rifles made for the same costs, but they have not come close to the consistency and accuracy of the Sakos. I started out with an MRAD Barrett in 338 but it was extremely disappointing accuracy wise and made me try Sako. I WISH I could justify an M10.

[@0e32]

The Swedish Army have just bought new sniper rifles Sako M10 .338 LM /7,62mm version (You can quickly change the barrel between .338LM and 7,62).

[@palsennerud9992]

@@0e32 now the nordic countries buying weapons together for get lower price, and can use the same ammunition.

[@kimmoj2570]

​​@@palsennerud9992Yeah, Finns are going to 7.62 NATO for squad marksman rifle. Outside of sniper weapons, this is first time Finland goes out of "east" calibres in more or less mass issued rifle/MG. It takes looooong time to take last step and abandon AK and PKM platforms. We have traditionally needed over half million rifles/MGs. Its also handy to just grab 7.62x54R belts from cold hands of enemy, or his PKM too (all Finnish soldiers know how to use it, cause it is also ours standard GPMG). Finland abandons 7.62x54R when some phaser is there 100 years from now. 😂

[@paja2788]

When did swedes ever win anywhere?

[@taylormartin4346]

Aesthetically, the M10 just scratches that itch. Gorgeous looking gun. Thanks for the video

[@m4rvinmartian]

I hate tan guns.

[@Merk21]

@@m4rvinmartian Your opinion sucks. 😋😘

[@taylormartin4346]

@@m4rvinmartian neat

[@5.56NTO]

its aesthetic but there is definitely more aesthetic guns out there

[@DuBstep115]

@@5.56NTO Nothing will ever touch H&K PSG1

[@Sissivanska]

The heart of EVERY Finnish rifle is the Finnish made barrels. Regardless of type and model from Valmet RK (RK == Assault Rifle; the best AKM-style variant in the world) to all the hunting rifles and to sniper rifles. I served in the military (FDF) with RK62 and RK95 prototypes + TRG-21 and -41. Today I use SAKO TIKKA T3X TAC A1 .308 for longer distances, as it actually has TRG-22 barrel, but it is priced nicely. The problem with everything Finnish is the price. Sure, you get excellent quality, but $12K? I'll stick with my T3X TAC A1, which I got in a promotion for ~$950.

[@planetcaravan2925]

Too long, didnt read

[@Sissivanska]

@@planetcaravan2925 Ok, thanks for taking time to let us know!

[@Exhaustscavenger]

@@Sissivanska Don't worry about it people these days refuse to read if it takes longer than a a tiktok short, no wonder people are getting ignorant and stupid

[@Sissivanska]

@@Exhaustscavenger No worries and I have been observing it for few years now how the attention span has gotten down to 1-2 seconds. Just found it hilarious that you can spend more time responding to a message than to actually read it. And I mean hilarious in a sad way, too.

[@Bill-y4h]

@@Sissivanska That is very true and it means that many people now miss the details that make or break the situation . The Devil is in the details .

[@hopewilliams6705]

My favorite channel on the Tube with the best information!!!

[@5.56NTO]

its got some good information, but "best" is probably stretching it a bit, iv definitely seen better. but don't get me wrong its definitely got good information.

[@hopewilliams6705]

@@5.56NTO everyone's best is personally subjective

[@bunkerbusterify]

Ray, thanks for the grest Sako M10 review. One of my favorite is the older 22 model i bought around 2004. My TRG22 is 20 years old and still shoot 1 hole at 100 all day. 감사합니다. 😊

[@5.56NTO]

dont lie please... .

[@Bill-y4h]

@@5.56NTO Yeah no rifle and no shooter can shoot one hole all day .

[@5.56NTO]

@@Bill-y4h I beg to differ

[@Bill-y4h]

@@5.56NTO Been shooting reloading and bullet making for 50 years sport and I have never seen any one not even a world champion i know who can do that , one hole all day long . Just the natural variations in even precision ammo and human fatigue would make it near impossible . One hole groups every few minutes for 12 hours . BS .

[@MikkoRantalainen]

@@Bill-y4h I guess if you keep shooting for the whole day, you'll have just one BIG hole.

[@formatique_arschloch]

As a Finn and former SAKO employee as a work horse, thank you for pronouncin SAKO the right way!

[@deplorabledave1048]

Yeah, but he MURDERED your iconic little town of Lapua!! It is NOT La-PUA. It is pronounced like Lappua. I bet he says LEO-pold instead of Loo-pold. for the German name of Leupold & Stevens, Inc

[@XRING]

I actually say “LooPold”. 👍🏼

[@NightwishArena]

@@deplorabledave1048 He says Lapua prefectly at 4:00 (and again later).

[@aberhan]

I have never done any long range shooting, past 400 yards but it’s easy to see how this could become addictive.

[@claytonbruner1808]

I've taken 3 friends out to 1,000yds in the last month or so. The look on their face when they hear that steel plate ring is priceless!

[@erikmcclure912]

YES IT IS!!

[@5.56NTO]

what an absolute rookie mate. id be embarrassed if i was in your position. 400??!!, i do that with a 22 using iron sights. absolutely disappointing behaviour from you i expect better from you...

[@Catgat37]

​@@5.56NTOdude didn't say he couldn't, said he hasn't. Some of us are limited to what locations we are able to shoot in.

[@aussieflintknapping]

​@@Catgat37he was being satirical 😅

[@77sailordude]

We make it and we use it in my country Finland ❤🇫🇮👍 Sako develop these in close cooperation with our military so yeah, Its a great rifle..

[@XRING]

It is a great rifle for sure! Thank you for watching the channel. 👍🏼

[@bryanelder5283]

We do appreciate you Ray, the exposure to new products the reviews the variety of content and the professionalism,, second to none,,,

[@MrRebar15]

*X-RING* Bravo well done, thank-you sir for taking the time to bring us along. GOD Bless.

[@rosiekatze]

this is the best review i have seen on this rifle, easily the most professional and least 'flashy', with fair praise and critique where it deserves i own one of these, currently they are about 11k€, 8500€ without the absurd taxes, im quite sure that price has increased since i bought mine, while it is my prefered rifle, it definitely has its quirks of being a 1st generation multicalibre system, but they have very recently started showing an updated platform (with MLOK rail) for the TRG 62 A1 and on the finnish website atleast for TRG M10 which im sure will recieve new A1 designation, im not sure what improvements/changes they have made, or if (when avalible) they will be backwards compatible for us with "A0" models. it is possible to get different calibres, including the normas, but the US has its own logistical complexity that you may not have the safety is one of the main reasons i prefer the TRGs over any other rifle, being able to be hands on a live rifle safely, and being able to engage quickly without breaking position is simply muscle memory, conventional safeties have a problem with encouraging people to be hands on with an unsafe gun, it is easier to instruct people to use trigger guard safety properly imo. having to remove the rail and any muzzle devices is my biggest issue with the rifle, acceptable for it being 1st generation of the multicalibres but it is something that time and money should have been invested in to improve (and doesnt look like it has been even after over a decade since it was released to market) i have owned mine for 7-8 ish years now, it is a 90% perfect rifle, obvious flaws that you point out, but it is still a high quality rifle that is my go-to despite its issues.

[@XRING]

Thank you for your insight Rozie! I appreciate you watching the channel. 👍🏼

[@jblackriver]

The other thing is, that you can perform the barrel change using the bolt instead of the torque wrench. The bolt has a similar wrench notch next to the handle.

[@stevenlewis6781]

Ray, when you say “I don’t think that was me” I have upmost confidence in that statement. I see lots of people with poor fundamentals saying that whatever their shooting isn’t accurate. I’ve shot Sako rifles for 50 years, since I was 8 years old. Every single one has been accurate and reliable.

[@XRING]

I appreciate it. The SAKO’s have always shot well for me.

[@wilsonrawlin8547]

@@XRING Seriously, I think it was the round or possibly barrel harmonics as it heated up,

[@5.56NTO]

what if i said that, will you have upmost confidence in my statement????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

[@commonsenseisnowheretobefo8434]

It has to be the Bullet.

[@stevenlewis6781]

I’ve spent a lot of time and many thousands of rounds with Sako rifles in prairie dog towns. Burnt out several barrels in the process. In my experience Sako barrels don’t drift much when they heat up. In fact they’re much more like the custom, stress relieved and heat treated barrels I’ve had. IMHO, Sako and Tikka barrels are the best factory barrels you can buy.

[@p47rr]

Been looking at this rifle in 300 Win Mag for a couple of weeks. New for $6500. Already have a Sabatti Rover Tactical in 300 Win Mag already. Hard to justify spending so much on a rifle that I don’t shoot very often. The Sabatti is accurate. I can also single feed it. Had my gunsmith thread the bull barrel. Have a Hellfire magnum break on it. Very little recoil. Really can’t compare the two rifles. But it is accurate. Such a pain these days to sell a rifle. Great review as always.

[@juri_xiii9977]

Brand New one costs 10 850 Euros here where it's made..

[@MrSakoTRG]

Love Tikka/Sako. I use to have a Tikka in 300wm. Most of the guys i go shooting with run Tikka T3s in 243 & 270s. I bought a TRG22 over 10 yrs ago. It's my go to long range rifle out to 1200m. I've taken it out to 1 mile recently. My friends Sako LR 338LM can do it consistently but given the caliber restrictions at the ranges in my country, a 338 is not an option unless its private land. Regardless, I can get it done with the TRG & my best all time group on video was 3 shot 1.4inch group at 1000m (planets aligned that day) which blew out to 6.7inches with 5 shots (still sub moa). Ill definitely be handing it down to my kids.

[@Dayattherange]

OH MY GOODNESS. I am not sure what they do but the most accurate rifle with no cold bore shift and not picky about any ammo is a Sako TRG 42. This thing just takes it over the top.

[@CatHound]

1.5K Ray after one day. I told you this video would move. God bless you on helping our Veterans

[@5.56NTO]

how is that good... iv seen videos with 10M. and there is this one time where i saw one with 12M

[@CatHound]

@@5.56NTO I don't have the crayons nore the time to explain it to you!

[@rayjohnson4662]

Honest review that's worth a million dollars. Third round off is a mystery worth solving for the owner, for us it's free education. At least it likes Sako ammo.

[@5.56NTO]

at the end of the day, that information is worthless to you in particular, because you are poor.. and this rifle isnt for poor people, so my sincere advice to you is to go try make some money instead of fantasizing about yourself being in his position and and owning a rifle like this.

[@TheMrGazoline]

@@5.56NTO Well, that was uncalled for.

[@garyheaton9926]

Best Long distance shooting channel on the internet! Your the man with the plan pal. Ten 👍!!

[@XRING]

Thanks Gary!

[@sjohnson1776]

Thanks Ray for that review on what is arguably a very fine rifle. Many years ago I bought a Dan Wesson .357 magnum with 2 extra barrels (I think) and it was a mess. Changing the barrel was easy but hitting the exact headspace was not and zero retention was nonexistant on that pistol. That definitely jaded me on barrel changes. However, I'm glad to know Sako got it right! Thanks again!

[@helloyellow4363]

KZbin randomly suggested your channel to me, and I must say this review was an awesome. I cant wait to see .338 Lapua magnum review. Keep up the good work!

[@sierranumberfive6719]

Thanks for the review Ray, always love your content. On a side note you have the older model there, the current model does have the MLOK handguard. Also 6,5 Creedmoor and .300NM barrels are listed as options. Availability might be a different story though 😅

[@XRING]

LOL! Rifle was just delivered to the owner just a month or so ago. No barrels to be had anywhere.

[@sierranumberfive6719]

⁠@@XRINGGuess getting an older model beats having none 😂

[@XRING]

So I got clarification. This model is the Military and LE model not available to the commercial market. Not old. Just Beretta Defense.

[@sierranumberfive6719]

⁠@@XRINGHere in Europe the first generation commercial M10’s came with these exact fore-ends. Government brochures list MLOK as current standard model too. You might want to check with Sako Finland😉

[@davidr8193]

Hey mate, great review. Just thought I'd point a couple of things out about the barrel change. First thing is that the front bolt on the hand guard only needs to be loosened, which is why it isn't retained. Second is that you don't "need" the special wrench to remove and install the barrel collar, there is a lug on the bolt handle that is designed to do this, you just don't get the calibrated torque when doing it this way.

[@The_Judge300]

I was about the comment that same, but then I saw you beating me to it.

[@mikeday6303]

Excellent review…the consistent third round jump is an issue to be figured out.

[@charly484]

Great video Ray! Owning a SAKO TRG 22 A1 cal .308Win myself, I can only confirm the precision of the rifle. 168grains handloads are resulting in 2" to 3" groups at 400 meters, the max distance in Belgium (militairy shooting range). Optics: IOR Crusader 5.8-40x56.

[@howardswayne2742]

I have a rifle. I built with an American rifle company. Cooked a grass action Patriot valley. Arms barrel stainless in 6.5 pretty more. That I shot a 3/4 inch group at 300 yd. You don't need to spend $12000, though it is a beautiful rifle.

[@Robert-o2h9j]

I've noticed with my 300wm that the rounds get the tip of the bullet deformed in that box mag due to recoil. Load one at a time you will cure the 3rd rnd flier

[@drubradley8821]

That is impressive holding zero after pulling the barrel out... Heck, you breathe on my rifle system wrong, it feels like I gotta recalibrate mine each time . Lol.. again, impressive!!!

[@tomforeman4976]

Check your barrel take it to someone that can remove it and check action face and make sure the barrel is seating proper and reinstall with water glass as a quality lock in

[@noilens2017]

pleasure to watch perfect shooter, cartrige and rifle.

[@samgreen2306]

@XRING Thanks for the review. I was fortunate to pick up one of these up about 6-7 Years ago when they were far cheaper, I don't think i would pay todays price for one though. I did learn something watching this video... i had no idea the tool for barrel nut had a torque setting 😂 ive never tightened it that far i guess. Also if you look closely on the bolt handle it is also designed to tighten and loosen that barrel nut/collar, you will see a little protruding piece that sits in the holes on the collar. Another cool little feature is the barrel release lever can be unscrewed and switched around to shorten the length of throw when using the .308 or other short cartridges if you have extra non OEM barrels.

[@tappajaav]

What'd they cost 7 years ago?

[@samgreen2306]

@@tappajaav I'm in Australia, i paid the equivalent of about $9400 USD (Base rifle only). So i would imagine they were less than that for you guys. With the three calibers that were available at the time i still paid less than the price of the base rifle today. Currently in Aus the RRP is $22,500 USD - $15,224

[@XRING]

@samgreen2306 Wow, that’s a lot of money. They are currently listed at 11,600 without tax and for 1 barrel.

[@samgreen2306]

@@XRING It was just a matter of timing for me. Do i regret the purchase? Certainly not, Would i do it again today? Unlikely. Also just out of curiosity do you have access to some different bipods? Something without horizontel adjustment. I had flyer issues at one point changed bipods and problem solved.

[@tonyfisher5322]

Thanks for the review! Very informative!

[@westtexas3041]

Great video. I thoroughly enjoy all your videos.

[@XRING]

Thank you west Texas!

[@shanewhitter4553]

If you install the rear monopod, it makes the M10 a super accurate rifle. It was how I was designed to operate. If you have the money, it is a fantastic rile.

[@shanewhitter4553]

PS we shoot 1.3km no problem, 24" x 24" target. I want to stretch it's legs a bit more, but we do not have many ELR ranges in my area.

[@lajosbakk3317]

Great video like always. When I have an extra 15.000 I will buy it, until Tikka T3x tac A1. 😊

[@aleksandarbrankovic]

Excellent overview, Ray. As a brief aside, there is an available conversion kit for the 375 caliber firearm. Subsequently, TRG 62 in .375 was introduced to further explore this limited trial.

[@lyndseymarieburke1834]

Thank you for the video. I shoot a Thompson Center Icon Precision, Hunter and 308 Winchester and do well out to 500 yards but I have never had the opportunity to shoot on that. It is coming up for me as a friend of mine has 1200 yards with the system so I will make a full of myself for a while till I get better at it practice makes better.

[@CatHound]

Wow! Best looking set of Long Rangers I've ever seen. Can't wait for your Elk hunt Excursion. Best shows on KZbin IMO 🎯

[@XRING]

Thanks CatHound and thanks for watching. Looking forward to the Elk hunt myself!

[@CatHound]

@@XRING Ray I think that's the hottest rifle I've ever seen. And to do a barrel change in the field and not lose any accuracy is phenomenal. You'll get some subscribers on this I know lol

[@XRING]

@@CatHound I don’t know about that anymore. My channel doesn’t have entertainment value and that is what keeps it from taking off. That and the fact I try to review premium items. There are plenty of other channels doing the “every gun shop”stuff.

[@CatHound]

@@XRING Ray I remember meeting you for the first time down there at rex's. I've watched a lot of shooting vids on here but this is out of the park and because you do reviews on different gear Is what I like.

[@XRING]

@@CatHound Thank you! I appreciate it greatly.

[@PrivateSusi]

Thanks for the review, always interesting to see test results. A couple of comments below: 03:45 The available 2024 TRG M10 chambering palette includes - 6.5 Creed, .260 Rem, .308 Win / 7.62x51mm NATO - .300 Win Mag - .300 Norma Mag, .338 Norma Mag & .338 Lapua Mag 04:40 Yes, in addition to NYPD Emergency Service Unit the Sako TRG M10 is also used by Albanian Land Forces, Canadian Armed Forces, Estonian Defense League, Finnish Defense Forces, Dutch Elite Police Unit, Polish Land Forces, Slovenian Counterterrorism Police Unit, South Korean Naval Special Forces and Swedish Armed Forces. The single caliber Sako TRG-22 & TRG-42 variants are used by Albanian Land Forces, Armenian Army Special Forces, Czech Armed Forces, Croatian Army and Special Forces, Danish Army and Special Forces, Estonian Special Forces, Finnish Defense Forces, French Commandos, Indian Army, Italian Special Forces, Georgian Armed and Special Forces, Jordanian Special Forces, Lithuanian Armed Forces, Malaysian Special Forces, Norwegian Special Forces, Polish Armed Forces, Portuguese Air Forces, Russian Special Forces, Serbian Armed Forces and Police Forces, Senegalese Commandos, Singaporean Commandos, Spanish Police Forces, Swedish Air Forces and Special Forces, Swiss Armed Forces, Turkish Armed Forces & Ukrainian Special Forces 05:10 I am not sure how much cheaper you can get e.g. Barrett MK 22, what I've seen it's around $15.000-18.000 (with optics). But surely it's more common in the US so there is that.

[@kimanthoni6377]

When different sniper teams had a competition about a year ago, Finnish snipers won it 6-0. Including US snipers. Is that something you would love to talk about?

[@kimmoj2570]

Finland won in 2023. This years competition should be soon. Best European Sniper Team competition. Name of competition is misleading. Its whole NATO, NATO fights in Europe, maybe thats why the name....

[@kimmoj2570]

Low heart beat and great success to our team this year too. Dont know who will be there. Would not be surprised if same guys as 2023.

[@kimanthoni6377]

When i was in the Finnish military as a rookie, i met a guy who was a really good shooter. He was torn, because if he'd went to the sniper school, there was no way to be an officer!! Well done Finnish army!! He wanted to be a sniper, but i told him, if some day he would like to be an police officer, that wouldn't happen. That was the case in the Finnish army in 1988.

[@kimmoj2570]

@@kimanthoni6377 Unfortunately, but kinda understandable.Those who are top 1/1000 of rifle shooting, the army wants to train as snipers. Not steering office desk.

[@daniell3416]

Awesome rifle Ray, swear you bring us some of the coolest guns out there

[@5.56NTO]

he brings some pretty cool guns... but "coolest guns" is a bit excessive if i do say so myself

[@daniell3416]

@@5.56NTO all depends on what you like.

[@dennisdial7872]

Your the best, Always giving us the good information thanks Ray

[@XRING]

My pleasure Dennis and thanks .

[@5.56NTO]

he is definitely good, but "best" might be a little overboard...

[@jacobyoung475]

Thanks for your video. Always enjoy your videos. If you upload a video which teach us how to shoot bolt action rifle, it would be awesome. Thanks !!

[@mattwesson6885]

New production M10s are coming with the same MLOK handguard as the TRG22/42A1s. Older system is nice if you do need 3/9 o clock pic to hold zero, but is dated at this point. There are also options to swap the folder mechanism to the left. Moves that hump to the other side.

[@Big222Dog]

Ray great review as is the normal standard. Cool rifle but wow on cost!

[@Ytfrot]

For what u get the price aint even bad, impeccable finish and attention to detail

[@frankwaynefrank4081]

Thank you for your time! what a rifle etc amazing stuff. Thank you for sharing!

[@QualitySportsman]

Ray the only time I’ve ever been disappointed in your content is when you said it would be stupid to hunt elk with that 😂

[@XRING]

LOL! That’s a lot of rifle to lug around for an elk hunt. I did enough of that stuff back in the day.

[@5.56NTO]

@@XRING at the end of the day, it doesnt really matter if its inconvenient, the world goes...

[@neildomo-san3332]

yes, they're worth it ~! love the channel great review

[@JackLucas-jh1eo]

Excellent presentation. Thank you!

[@21psd]

Thanks for sharing this rifle with us, Ray! For that price they should include a caliber conversion.

[@conservativesniperhunter7439]

Gotta love them Sako’s. Awesome rife, awesome review legend. We appreciate it. Australian Police Sharp Shooters used to have Sako wood stock heavy well over 1.1inch bull barrels (I believe they weren’t Sako barrels but some premium grade barrel back in the 1980s and 90s) Did any Police sharp shooters have any Sako’s in the U.S. in the 1980s and 90s ?

[@juanislas4804]

If I had to choose just one channel to follow it would be this one. Great content.

[@XRING]

Thank you Juanilslas! I do try to keep it interesting. I know some of my content can be off-base occasionally, especially with the traveling or the bicycle or motorcycle videos, but I think there’s a good mix of it. Plus it shows the true personality of the person behind the channel.👍🏼

[@gbturning]

great vid thanks Ray , one of my favorite channels

[@MountainsMulletsMerica]

Great video, really enjoyed watching this one. Also appreciate the shoutout!

[@XRING]

Any time Zach!

[@jazon9]

Polish Special Forces use this rifle. Polish Graund Forces use older TRG rifles.

[@konstantinosmastromanolaki3318]

When Sako manufactures the 375 Swiss P kit for the Trg m10 somewhere there the competition will end. It will probably be the only multicaliber precision rifle that will support on one multi platform the calibers from 6.5cr to 375 Swiss P.Αlso Sako and Ruag belongs to the same group...

[@wilfridBAUCHET]

bonjour superbe vidéo de présentation de ces modèles explications sympathiques merci de se partage vidéo et pour votre travail cordialement

[@janneb71]

Thanks for a great video, regards from🇸🇪

[@XRING]

Thank you Janneb !

[@palsennerud9992]

I have got special builds.338 with Leica PRS scoop at a gunsmith in Norway. Good for over 1000 meter.

[@irafowlerjr.7492]

Really enjoyed, great info, love those rifles. Thanks

[@brandonchance9941]

This is the video we have all been waiting for!!!!

[@jlaa3500]

Great gun, great review! I wished the rifle would be cheaper though

[@ReeadBarkatoolah]

Great review... Which rifle would you recommend for both hunting and long range shooting ?

[@occultustactical6138]

I love at 900 yards you can see the bullet traveling down range, arcing into the target.

[@Sir_Baddington]

Nice rifle.

[@seancoleman4931]

What rifle do you hunt with? Please do a video on that. Love your stuff

[@ainohautamaki2648]

The price has been going up like crazy. My wife and I got this brand new here Finland for 7999€ (338LM, Finnish gun Finnish round support the locals blahblahblah), and the shop threw in an extra magazine (200-250€ value), and two more cheaper items to sweeten the deal. It seems to be well over 10,000 to order one now.

[@kimmoj2570]

You know what Sako means? It is not word, its acronym. It means in English "National Guards Weapon and Machine shop". Suojeluskuntain Ase ja KOnepaja. Today ofcourse fully owned subsidiary of Beretta.

[@NCshooter1213]

Would love to know what makes this a 12k rifle. For 12k it should come with 2500 rounds of match ammo.

[@timosgarage]

Shot with .388LM M10 year ago. Liked it a lot. ❤

[@amyfraser5316]

Glad to see switch barrel on new one the 22 model has to be sent back to Finland to be rebarreled believe it’s a hot cold shrink fit but the price is steep

[@bigviper64]

WOW!What more can anyone say? Recoil is about the same as a Ruger 10/22…Amazing.

[@AndrewH9999]

love videos from you, cheers

[@ВасяПрестолов]

смотрю тебя уже много лет , пожалуй один из лучших оружейных каналов)

[@XRING]

Thank you ! 🙏

[@Salmon4lif3]

Love your videos! But the AI rifle is still my fav.😄

[@Iconoclast55]

You are the BEST Ray..You are so knowledgeable and a fair reviewer.

[@5.56NTO]

he is for sure a knowledgeable person. but "so knowledgeable" is a quite exorbitant.

[@Iconoclast55]

@@5.56NTO I have been fortunate to shoot a couple of matches with Ray and he always had the best attitude, he helped anyone that ask and didn't try project his knowledge even with a vast knowledge base and pratical experience.

[@XRING]

I’m. I am not sure who 5.56NTO might be, but he has been commenting a ton. Almost to the point of trollling. 🤷‍♂️

[@justinbird7356]

Hi Ray. I love your channel. I want to get into precision/long range shooting. I see you have alot of experience with both AI and the MRAD. Would you recommend one over the other? The idea of being able to swap calibers is great. Or would you recommend going custom for a first precision setup?

[@barrycolla2506]

Thank you for this very good review... One question, if you would like to shoot just one caliber....lets say the 338 lap.mag. isn't the trg 42 the best choice?it's less than half the price,and apart for the changes of caliber basically the same rifle...or do i overlook something.. Thanks again, all the best from the Netherlands

[@timothythompson6549]

The way the barrel is secured is more confidence inspiring than some of the other switch barrels out there, I'll give it that. But wouldn't be worth $12K to me. Ray, with your channel and the stuff you do for Microtech you're very good at communicating on camera. Do you have a public speaking background? That's something I've always struggled with. It would be beneficial to me professionally to have that skill.

[@rheinmoses29]

The Sako M10 is an excellent rifle with its modularity and accuracy, but rifles like the Accuracy International AXMC, Barrett MRAD, and others offer unique advantages that might make them as good or better options for specific scenarios.

[@airenthusiast2000]

Not sure why my previous comment disappeared. But for me personally I don't ever see any other Production rifles replacing my Accuracy Internationals!

[@kt2816]

Thanks Ray awesome video! Steyr ssg M1?

[@billcasso5428]

Great review thanks

[@NunchucksHabit]

Without offending the KZbin rules, as a relative beginner learning from your channel - I'm assuming the main purpose of that rifle is meant for bipeds. If it's military grade, of course you're going to see 200% price hikes at least. Governments buy these bulk through huge budgets. It makes sense that the nation that brought us Simo Häyhä, would excel at sniper rifle manufacturing. I must've seen a hundred videos like this so far (I only started this year), and that rifle is the most accurate I've ever seen tested on YT. Not to mention excellent shooting and the math you're applying, that's skill. I'm not cool enough to call that 'dope' just yet. I'm sure most of us could share an instance where it'd take hosts & influencers 50 shots to hit an iPad-sized steel target 900+yards away. I'm still shopping for my first long range and hunting rifle (600yards likely) and I'm doing my homework. So far, I'm predicting $2k for a rifle, $2k for a scope. While my purposes (long range + possible hunting of deer or even elk), I settled on 6.5PRC. Then I saw the price of that ammo. I loved the versatility & ammo costs of the 30-06, but the similar recoil but flatter shooting 7mm rem mag makes the most sense. I like 7PRC, but the cost of PRC ammo is "forget it" expensive. Thinking likely a SAKO S20 Hunter with cerakote, 24.4" barrel. I wanted a "Benelli Lupo BEST", but then I'd have to skimp on the scope. Here in Canada, our JTF-2 brothers, who've been top or near top of the list in long range sniper 'engagements', we use the M110 & McMillan TAC-50 and Barrett M82 (all American rifles). I met the sniper who led the top of that "long range success" list for like 7yrs, Rob Furlong. Top of that list is now a Ukrainian, Viacheslav Kovalskyi - 4155 yards, the ammo "12.7x114 mm HL wildcat" = "halfway between a 50 caliber and a 20 mm cannon round". HL means "Horizon's Lord". Creepy enough. Second on the list is an unnamed Canadian who got his with a 50 BMG at 3871 yards. These rifles are insane. . . I think about those brave Ukrainians all the time, fighting for their very survival.

[@jasonparker3173]

Great Review!

[@vitorramalho1969]

Tanks for this great vid.

[@XRING]

Thank you Vitorra !

[@wsmc8275]

Had a TRG 42 in 300, miss it dearly.

[@JamesS.254]

Race car comparison is spot on, if you have they money it's a cool (toy) Rifle. But the average and even above average shooter can have a rifle that is just as accurate in the same caliber for a fraction of the cost. Cool rifle and good video. 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸

[@JamesS.254]

Definitely a rifle aimed at government contracts.

[@XRING]

I agree.

[@The_Judge300]

This is not a gun that any sane private person would buy. This is a gun that is specially made for professionals where a miss can be extremely more devastating than losing some points in a competition or you risking to eat tag soup. One of the huge advantages of this rifle compared with most guns, is that you do not lose any accuracy at all when taking off and putting on the barrel again. Making it extremely more easy to carry with you on a mission in rough terrain and where you might need to carry if for many hours if not for days before you are going to use it compared with a sniper rifle in .338 Lapua/Norma Magnum in full length. For a military, the price doesn't matter much and they are also getting the gun for a lower price as well. For us civilians that want to shoot with more normal cartridges, like the 300 Win Mag as used here, 308 Win, 6.5 Creedmoor and similar cartridges, then a normal Tikka T3x will give you the same accuracy for an extremely lower price. Would I love to have the Sako M10 when I was a Sniper? 100% Would I buy the M10 now as a civilian if I could afford it? Heck no. I would rather use the guns I already have and spend that money on one or more of my dream hunts.

[@yangthao737]

Thank you fore showing very good

[@talkingrock7011]

The very first TRG were over $4000 thousand dollars , those with be military and L/E rifles but I sure wish i could afford one and would love to have the brass you fired

[@richardoliver1468]

That was a great review. Your awesome shooting abilities added real value to the build of the rifle. If I had shot it, then the value of the rifle would have plummeted faster than a falling rocket from NASA. Back to the rifle…… that rifle is way too much money, considering, that it did not include a scope nor the money for the laser range finder. I can only imagine that by the time you add up the cost for just the optics, you are extremely close to the cost of the rifle itself. Oh and how much for the bipod. For the overall cost, not including ammo and extra magazines, you could have bought at least two completed rifles, extra magazines and ammo and some gun cases. Oh one last thing, another $2,000 for barrel exchange kits…… that is just looney tunes crazinesses. Going off topic for a question. Why do we refer to those rifles as “sniper rifles??” By them selves they are just a tool. I think we, (and I do) should refer to them as a “Sniper’s Rifle” The trained Sniper is the most important element of the equation. They are the ones who will complete their mission of “One Shot, One Kill” with a rifle, regardless of it’s build.

[@CashmereJungleLord]

Awesome content as usual. My favorite so far is the MK22 in 300NM because it shoots like a laser beam.

[@5.56NTO]

i wouldnt compare it to a laser bean to be brutally honest

[@CashmereJungleLord]

@@5.56NTOwhat platform are you shooting 300 Norma Mag in?

[@thomasadams7429]

Love the review.