I think the issues are from the shroud not the handle and knob. both the Sterk and AO bolt handles functioned flawlessly.
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Greetings, I've been a long time lurker of this thread.
Thanks for all the great info, especially on the barrels, accessories, and ammo comparisons.
Reading through the 4k+ threads, I have not seen any comparison in accuracy between the 16" and 20."
I'm not sure I believe everything this Youtuber says, but makes me wonder about the old debate between longer barrels and accuracy.
Granted, I will not be shooting iron sights, but his main argument revolves around lower ES/SD in longer barrels and tunability.
According to what's listed on Tikka USA, the 16" for the US is lighter at 6 lbs and has a "semi heavy" barrel (whatever that means).
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The purpose of my build: a NRL22 capable rifle shooting a TB 22 TD suppressor and gradually upgrade as my skills improve.
Thank you in advance for any insights/assistance.
I’ll have to go back and look but all that information is already in this thread. I don’t remember what page.
edit. Go to page 67 about half way down the page.
I filled my factory stock with some lead shot and epoxy, it stiffened up quit a bit.
Mike
Thank you for mentioning this. I also noticed that when loading my bipod on uneven ground that the stock would flex and touch the barrel I added a little over 1 pound of #9 shot up front with some epoxy. Also added 4 pounds of # 9 shot in the butt stock ( 4x 1 lbs plastic baggies wrapped in padded cloth. Rifle balance point is the mag well. With an extra 5 lbs on this gun it really feels solid and planted now. Hope to get to the range and see if this corrects the wondering POI I see each time I reset to shoot a mag thru the gun. The fact that I see that the stock was touching the barrel when the pod was loaded ( if 1 leg gets loaded more ) I also opened up the channel around the barrel a bit and removed the block. My wife shoots the exact setup but wants to see how mine now performs before she gives me green light to mod hers. So we have a control to test against
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A lot of times issues POI shift can be attributed to not getting all the parallax dialed out of your scope and or having an inconsistent cheek weld. I had a Athlon Ares ETR that I had a heck of a time getting parallax free inside 100 yards. Doing positional shooting where I would get behind the rifle in different positions I would see major POI shifts. Sometimes as much as 1” at 50 yards. My solution was to change optics and that fixed my issue. The optic was fine at 100 and beyond but inside 100 was almost impossible to get parallax free so it went to a centerfire rifle.
@Eoddave27 how do you like that sig scope on your t1x?
I was set on an ETR but your comment on parallax has me rethinking that. Looking at the sigs specs it states parallax down to 100 yards, does it have any issues going lower than that?
The Parallax on the ETR goes down to 25 YDS. I am running a Midas Tac which is also a bit of a cheaper, but still very good option. Parallax down to 10 yards and no issues at all in that regard.
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Gotcha. I have never ran an Ares and that is frustrating given the price point. Eye box is definitely tight on both my Athlons. I am not competing in matches so that's not something that's been an issue for me but I totally understand your frustration with parallax and eye box concerns when you are on the clock!Yes, the parallax does go down to 25 yards on the Ares ETR. The issue with mine was it was almost impossible to get all the parallax dialed out of the scope under 100 yards. Doing it at a match on the clock while shooting at something like a KYL rack where a little error can make a huge difference was basically impossible. I have used a few of the Ares ETR’s and know a few people who have them as well and everyone I know at least complains about the parallax. It may not be the case on all of them however. I also had a Midas TAC. The parallax on that optic was great. Who knows what the issue was. The glass on the ETR was fantastic. I just had issues with the parallax and found the eyebox a little to tight for my liking.
I have an Athlon Argos that I also have parallax issues with. I had to switch optics to eliminate the POI shift when reaquiring sight picture. No problems with my Vortex.A lot of times issues POI shift can be attributed to not getting all the parallax dialed out of your scope and or having an inconsistent cheek weld. I had a Athlon Ares ETR that I had a heck of a time getting parallax free inside 100 yards. Doing positional shooting where I would get behind the rifle in different positions I would see major POI shifts. Sometimes as much as 1” at 50 yards. My solution was to change optics and that fixed my issue. The optic was fine at 100 and beyond but inside 100 was almost impossible to get parallax free so it went to a centerfire rifle.
BuckeyeSniper - Was your Athlon Argos gen 1 or gen 2? My gen 2 parallax seems to be trackable and reliable from 10 to 200 yards. The tall target test was spot on at 10 mils and the tactile and audible clicks on the turrets were even better than the Arken SH4 or the Vortex Vipser PST gen 1.I have an Athlon Argos that I also have parallax issues with. I had to switch optics to eliminate the POI shift when reaquiring sight picture. No problems with my Vortex.
It is a gen 2. I really wanted to like the scope. That was my only real complaint other than the weight. It’s also much heavier than my Vortex Diamondback Tactical. Maybe even heavier than my Strike Eagle.BuckeyeSniper - Was your Athlon Argos gen 1 or gen 2? My gen 2 parallax seems to be trackable and reliable from 10 to 200 yards. The tall target test was spot on at 10 mils and the tactile and audible clicks on the turrets were even better than the Arken SH4 or the Vortex Vipser PST gen 1.
YMMV, happy shooting.
Yes, the parallax does go down to 25 yards on the Ares ETR. The issue with mine was it was almost impossible to get all the parallax dialed out of the scope under 100 yards. Doing it at a match on the clock while shooting at something like a KYL rack where a little error can make a huge difference was basically impossible. I have used a few of the Ares ETR’s and know a few people who have them as well and everyone I know at least complains about the parallax. It may not be the case on all of them however. I also had a Midas TAC. The parallax on that optic was great. Who knows what the issue was. The glass on the ETR was fantastic. I just had issues with the parallax and found the eyebox a little to tight for my liking.
Nice find. Very customizable options and good price to boot. Thanks for sharing.PDC custom chassis.. very nice!
They have a mil,vet,leo discount as well.Nice find. Very customizable options and good price to boot. Thanks for sharing.
Slickalaus12-
From what I recall from this thread and a very brief internet search, the companies listed below have stocks specifically made for the T1x (besides KRG and Oryx).
1. https://www.boydsgunstocks.com/product-configurator
2. https://mdttac.com/us_en/lss-rimfire-chassis-system.html
3. https://www.bellandcarlson.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_ID=1148
However, the beauty of the T1x is that many of the T3x stocks will also fit with minor modifications such as unoigo's Manner's stock pictured above.
YMMV, happy shooting.
PDC Customs good stuff. Color is Cast Iron
Slickalaus12-
From what I recall from this thread and a very brief internet search, the companies listed below have stocks specifically made for the T1x (besides KRG and Oryx).
1. https://www.boydsgunstocks.com/product-configurator
2. https://mdttac.com/us_en/lss-rimfire-chassis-system.html
3. https://www.bellandcarlson.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_ID=1148
However, the beauty of the T1x is that many of the T3x stocks will also fit with minor modifications such as unoigo's Manner's stock pictured above.
YMMV, happy shooting.
please can you enlighten me as to the minor modification required?
As per my earlier post I have a genuine Sako TRG butt stock and forend with a KRG back bone I’m hoping to use.
it works with a T3 so I’m hoping it works with a T1x
I've posted what's required twice but here it is again - as mentioned you need space for the magazine well screw head. The krg trigger guard needs to be held on by some other way due to the krg screw hitting the tikka mag well screw. I used 2x small m3 screws counterbored so they sat below the tikka mag well screw. I didnt touch the bolt release area and the normal AI mag latch is still in place.please can you enlighten me as to the minor modification required?
As per my earlier post I have a genuine Sako TRG butt stock and forend with a KRG back bone I’m hoping to use.
it works with a T3 so I’m hoping it works with a T1x
what bolt handle is that?
At first I thought it was a DIP handle, but the connection to the bolt is different.
So yeah - what is it?
Nice setup! How do you like the Vortex Strike Eagle?Finally got my license and picked up my rifle! Now I’m just waiting for lots of boxes of ammo to try out what works best!
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I'm curious about this as well. Have read a couple of good experiences with the IBI T1x barrel. Haven't seen much about the Lothar Walther barrel.So where is the consensus on ibi vs walther at this point?
International Barrels Inc. Canada
Chamber: Calfee4
Material: 416R Stainless Steel
Proces: Button Rifled
Twist: 1-16”
Groove: 8
Crown: 11 Degree Target
Diameter: 0.920"
Length: 20"
Lothar Walther USA
Chamber: - unknown -
Material: Stainless Steel (HW50?)
Proces: Button Rifled
Twist: 1-16”
Groove: 6
Crown: - unknown -
Diameter: 0.900"
Length: 20.50"