I am fairly new to DFW area and I am seriously considering getting a SAKO TRG 42 in 338 Lapua Magnum. I understand that it is a very expensive cartridge, but I really like the idea of having a hard hitting long range rifle and I don't shoot 100s of rounds every month anyways. Btw, I am not a reloader, at least for now. Questions that I wanted to ask:
1. Does anyone on this forum have a TRG 42 in 338 and how bad is the recoil? Some people say that with a good brake it is the same as an un-braked 308.
2. Anyone in DFW area who would not mind letting me shoot just once?
3. Are there enough opportunities to shoot targets long range near DFW (1000+)?
4. Are there enough opportunities to hunt long range (hogs, etc.) in DFW area?
I could use some input to help me decide on this 338 idea.
1. Does anyone on this forum have a TRG 42 in 338 and how bad is the recoil? Some people say that with a good brake it is the same as an un-braked 308.
2. Anyone in DFW area who would not mind letting me shoot just once?
3. Are there enough opportunities to shoot targets long range near DFW (1000+)?
4. Are there enough opportunities to hunt long range (hogs, etc.) in DFW area?
I could use some input to help me decide on this 338 idea.