Finnish arms maker Sako Ltd. which is owned by Beretta, is getting more contracts for its TRG M10 Sniper Rifle. Last year we posted a story about the TRG M10 being selected by the Canadian Army for its Multi Calibre Sniper Weapon (MCSW) program and this month, it has been selected by the Finnish Defense Forces.

The contract is worth 11 million euros and will include parts and sniper equipment.

The Sako TRG M10 is a a bolt-action sniper rifle with a magazine-fed system and is a configurable multi calibre modular system. While is part of the TRG family, it that does not share a good number of features seen in the other TRG rifles, including the receiver.  As it is configurable, this is done by changing the bolts, magazines, forends and barrels to fire the .308 Winchester (7.62×51mm NATO), .300 Winchester Magnum and .338 Lapua Magnum rounds. It features M-Lok equipped handguard, stock that folds and an aluminium middle chassis frame.

The buttstock is adjustable without the need for tools and locking it down, the tools needed are inside the weapon. The pistol grip’s backstrap is interchangeable for the shooter to find a comfortable grip. The modular components have visual or tactile indicators as identifiers. Operation is fully ambidextrous and the trigger guard is wide enough to allow shooting with gloves on, which is an important consideration as Finnish soldiers operate in a harsh winter environment.

Finland joins Canada, Poland and South Korea as an operator of the TRG M10. As for an airsoft version, Double Eagle manufactures a licensed TRG M10 and is sold under ASG.

Press release from Sako below:

Sako TRG M10 precision rifles for the Finnish Defence Forces

The Finnish Defence Forces will purchase TRG M10 precision rifle systems, their spare parts and sniper equipment from Sako Ltd.

The TRG M10 is a bolt-action, magazine-fed precision rifle equipped with a magnifying optical sight. Combined with the high-performance 8.6 x 70 mm precision cartridge, it allows snipers to hit a variety of targets at ranges exceeding 1,400 metres. The rifle systems also include an interchangeable set of calibers, which allows training with the same cartridges as the M23 rifle system, which have been developed in collaboration with Sako.

The TRG M10 sniper rifle system and the sniper equipment to be purchased with it: (spotting scopes, laser range finders and shooting rests) will increase the operating possibilities for snipers and the accuracy and range of their fire. The new precision rifles will build a sniper capability suitable for multiple forces.

The price of the acquisition, including VAT, will be approximately €11 million.