Tikka T1X Question

[cath8r]

Buddy of mine picked one (bmr) up. I was pretty impressed with its feel. Very solid and weighty in the right places for me. He mounted some kind of zeiss 3-9 he had laying around and it was a solid little unit.

 

[Knotwild]

A Tikka is a Tikka = fantastic. I have a Bergara BMX, a Tikka T1x, a CZ 452, and an Anschutz 1416. I enjoy shooting the Tikka the most, the Anschutz a close second only due to it being a pain in the behind to remove the magazine, and the Bergara, although accurate, has a very rough action, hard to remove magazine, and poor trigger pull. I almost bought a Bergara B14. The Tikka out of the box with Norma TAC shoots right up there with the Anschutz. I fiddled with the carbon barrel version and the steel barrel. One was slick and the other was like someone threw sand in the action. If that can vary so much in two guns, I'm not too interested in the brand.

I see a lot written about the feeding on rimfire bolt actions. It has been my experience that you have to work the bolt like you mean it to avoid ejection problems. Easy and slow doesn't work.

If I needed or wanted to buy a center fire or rim fire rifle today for normal use, it's gong to be Tikka.

 

[drover]

I see a lot written about the feeding on rimfire bolt actions. It has been my experience that you have to work the bolt like you mean it to avoid ejection problems. Easy and slow doesn't work.

If I needed or wanted to buy a center fire or rim fire rifle today for normal use, it's gong to be Tikka.

This ^^^^^

p.s. Anschutz has had an issue for decades with both the 64 and 54 actions dribbling ejected cases back into the action an it has been less of an uproar than the occassional Tikka that has the issue.

drover

 

[gldprimr]

I want to get a 22 rimfire for informal general range practice shooting at 50 yards and perhaps some short range under 50 yards ground hog pest control with maybe a squirrel hunt tossed in. Will be using CCI Standard Velocity ammo since I have over 5000 rounds of it. Would be satisfied with a consistent 1 1/2" groups at 50 yards. Reliability is high on my priority list.

I have been considering the Tikka T1X since I have several Tikka centerfire rifles, all excellent in every respect. However, reading the posts on rimfire central there seems to be problems with reliability of the ejectors and to a lesser extent the extractors with the T1X's. The last thing I want is a rifle with reliability issues.

Would like to hear from Tikka T1X owner on this issue. Thanks.

I have a Tikka T1X in .22 LR and have had zero problems feeding, extracting or ejecting with it. I’ve fired CCI standard velocity in it as well as some Winchester subsonic hollow points that I only use for hunting. NO problems with either. I haven’t tried any other ammunition as these two have done all I want. At 50 yards you can cover 5 shots with a dime or better. Honestly it’s an easy rifle to like.

 

[K22]

A Tikka is a Tikka = fantastic. I have a Bergara BMX, a Tikka T1x, a CZ 452, and an Anschutz 1416. I enjoy shooting the Tikka the most, the Anschutz a close second only due to it being a pain in the behind to remove the magazine, and the Bergara, although accurate, has a very rough action, hard to remove magazine, and poor trigger pull. I almost bought a Bergara B14. The Tikka out of the box with Norma TAC shoots right up there with the Anschutz. I fiddled with the carbon barrel version and the steel barrel. One was slick and the other was like someone threw sand in the action. If that can vary so much in two guns, I'm not too interested in the brand.

I see a lot written about the feeding on rimfire bolt actions. It has been my experience that you have to work the bolt like you mean it to avoid ejection problems. Easy and slow doesn't work.

If I needed or wanted to buy a center fire or rim fire rifle today for normal use, it's gong to be Tikka.

I can attest to the outstanding accuracy, functionality, and reliability of Tikka centerfire rifles. I have 5. My 223 Rem T3X Varmint model (24" Heavy Barrel) is one the most accurate rifles out of the box that I've ever owned. With 60 Vmax's it's a sub 1/2 moa rifle.

The vertical pistol grip significantly improves trigger finger position. Of course, the action is smooth as silk. The extractor design is the best I've ever had in a factory rifle. The trigger is outstanding. The stock is stiff enough for accurate shooting. My lite version are also outstanding.

The only issue I ever had was with the 308 Win. The recoil was brutal for a small frame old fart like me. I partially solved that issue by developing a reduced load. I eventually sold the rifle since I didn't need a 308 anymore. However, this was a personal issue, nothing at all wrong with the quality of the rifle.

Thus my 100% satisfaction with their center fire rifles has led me to the T1X for consideration. Will take a second look. Thanks.

 

[603Country]

I bought a T1X early in their availability, and I continue to be pleased with it. Had some lady friends of my wife visiting last year, and one of them loved to shoot. I put up a target at 50 yards and she shot (off the bench and sandbags) till all the bullseyes were torn up. Then she asked what else she could shoot at, and I told her to find an open area of the target, shoot a hole in it and then shoot at the bullet hole. She was having a ball shooting the bullet holes. Most accurate 22 I have ever owned.

 

[vonb]

My experience is with a T1x in .17HMR. The trigger out of the box was 3.25 lbs. It seems to like 17 gr over the 20gr offerings. After adding a rubber recoil pad and a vertical grip, it is about perfect.

 

[K22]

My experience is with a T1x in .17HMR. The trigger out of the box was 3.25 lbs. It seems to like 17 gr over the 20gr offerings. After adding a rubber recoil pad and a vertical grip, it is about perfect.

Good to know that the vertical pistol grip is available for the T1X.

I have replaced all my standard pistol grips on my T3X's Lites with the vertical grip. My shooting improved significantly. The vertical grip comes standard on the varmint model, at least it did on mine.

 

[mrh1958]

I have owned 5 Tikka T1X in 22, all of them worked flawlessly, my current one is the most accurate factory rifle I have ever had and I have owned a lot of them in my 64 years, and will be a keeper for sure, it has the wire ejector and no matter how fast or slow you operate the bolt it works, I think the problems you see are due to the magazine, try a different one and see.

 

[ohlongarmisle]

I want to get a 22 rimfire for informal general range practice shooting at 50 yards and perhaps some short range under 50 yards ground hog pest control with maybe a squirrel hunt tossed in. Will be using CCI Standard Velocity ammo since I have over 5000 rounds of it. Would be satisfied with a consistent 1 1/2" groups at 50 yards. Reliability is high on my priority list.

I have been considering the Tikka T1X since I have several Tikka centerfire rifles, all excellent in every respect. However, reading the posts on rimfire central there seems to be problems with reliability of the ejectors and to a lesser extent the extractors with the T1X's. The last thing I want is a rifle with reliability issues.

Would like to hear from Tikka T1X owner on this issue. Thanks.

My experience, yours may differ, my Tikka T1x with a Weaver Grand Slam 20X variable will shoot off the bench 1/2 moa with CCI Velocitors, no doubt yours will do as well, match ammo will give the best consistency, being a hunter only I'm not worried. By trigger is set at 1lb , this rifle will not be embarrassed shooting against anything out there, while they may do better for three times the price,I won't be embarrassed. Mine is the synthetic best 22 i've ever owned. Three shots at 50 yards CCI Velocitor, best ever with the Tikka, a lot can depend on how well the ammo was loaded on assembly,this is not easy, gun was in a vice, perfect condition. Half inch a hair larger is a more reasonable expectation for this hunting rifle, i'll never sell this one.

 

[K22]

My experience, yours may differ, my Tikka T1x with a Weaver Grand Slam 20X variable will shoot off the bench 1/2 moa with CCI Velocitors, no doubt yours will do as well, match ammo will give the best consistency, being a hunter only I'm not worried. By trigger is set at 1lb , this rifle will not be embarrassed shooting against anything out there, while they may do better for three times the price,I won't be embarrassed. Mine is the synthetic best 22 i've ever owned.

Still haven't made the leap to get one yet. Still considering it but thanks for the info. I am a hunter too and do a lot of recreational range shooting practice also.

As soon as my local shop receives them, I'm seriously considering getting one to increase my opportunities for more range practice and to conserve my center fire reloads. I have several Tikka centerfire rifles and they are all terrific - just love them. Hoping the rimfire lives up to the same expectations.

PS: Got a hog at 117 yards last week. Not impressive distance but the critter was in high hay giving me a very obscure profile. Got him with my Weatherby Super Varmint Master, 223, 50 Nosler BT. They will be cutting hay this week so I am hoping to get out and chase some "saber tooth" hogs.

 

[ohlongarmisle]

Still haven't made the leap to get one yet. Still considering it but thanks for the info. I am a hunter too and do a lot of recreational range shooting practice also.

As soon as my local shop receives them, I'm seriously considering getting one to increase my opportunities for more range practice and to conserve my center fire reloads. I have several Tikka centerfire rifles and they are all terrific - just love them. Hoping the rimfire lives up to the same expectations.

PS: Got a hog at 117 yards last week. Not impressive distance but the critter was in high hay giving me a very obscure profile. Got him with my Weatherby Super Varmint Master, 223, 50 Nosler BT. They will be cutting hay this week so I am hoping to get out and chase some "saber tooth" hogs.

Any gh's at any distance is a good day, check out Shooters Forum , I posted yesterday hunt, almost 100 since June 1st , prime areas is one reason been cultivating them for years. 17 Hornet. You'd be surprised how many guys can't hit a target at 100 yards , I set my minimum distance at 100 yards , or I won't take the shot. But a less than 100 yard shot is rare in my hay, and bean fields.Nosler is the best.

 

[K22]

Any gh's at any distance is a good day, check out Shooters Forum , I posted yesterday hunt, almost 100 since June 1st , prime areas is one reason been cultivating them for years. 17 Hornet. You'd be surprised how many guys can't hit a target at 100 yards , I set my minimum distance at 100 yards , or I won't take the shot. But a less than 100 yard shot is rare in my hay, and bean fields.Nosler is the best.

That's my rule too, nothing under 100 yards with a center fire rifle. Of course, I don't tell the farmers that, they want them all gone.

I hunt off shooting cross sticks (homemade) sitting on a lightweight portable sportsman's chair. The reasons are the terrain I hunt. You will give up over 75% of shooting opportunities with a bipod because the limitation in field of view. Also, PA has one of the highest rates of Lyme's disease in the US. Laying on the ground is not a great idea. I also have a spinal condition which prevents me for shooting in the prone position. Then there is the abundant poison ivy.

I do almost all my range shooting off the sticks. I get a lot a weird looks at the range. It took years of practice and technique development but I'm fairly good at it but I was much better in my younger days. When I am in the zone, I can still hold 1 moa about 90%+ of the time. My new target of choice is a 5 x 8 card with a 3 x 5 red zone target area. In the past I used a 3 x 5 card but switched to the 5 x 8 so I would not have to patch misses.