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Tikka T1X
- Thread starter jbell
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Hmmmm, to get this or wait for the Oryx chassis?
Anyone hear any rumors when the Oryx will be released for the T1x?
I agree the KRG shipping is annoyingly steep. i ordered a sako green bravo this afternoon and wasn't happy to see that extra charge in a time when most purchases over $100 get you free shipping.
Picked up my T1X from my FFL yesterday. 25 MOA DIP rail also arrived yesterday. MDT LSS XL for a T3 should be here today. Using a Luth-AR stock that I already have in the spare parts bin. Going to pull the Athlon ARES BTR 2.5-15 MIL from another rifle. Looking forward to seeing what this rifle can do. I have high expectations after reading through this thread. I am currently shooting a Savage B22 in a Boyd’s Pro Varmint. I expect this to be a nice step up.
DOES any one make an after market heavy barrel for these yet. The weight of the gun is killing me. I want some damn meat.
Well my T1x is on it’s way from Europtic. I have skimmed through 20 pages of posts and don’t seem to see an answer to the questions I have. I want to put it into a KRG chassis. The new Bravo is the obvious choice. The thing is I would prefer to use the X-ray. I have a mill so if I have to do some small modifications that isn’t a problem. My question is will this chassis work with the small modifications I have seen made to the Bravo? My other question is about the bolt knob. I would like to put something a little larger on it. What are the current options for bolt handle modifications. So far all I’m really seeing is the add on ball posted in this thread. Can a t3 bolt handle be used or will I need to wait for something to be made for the T1x if I want something other than the add on ball?
I must say I love that KRG is getting them out but their website is lack luster. like I want to see it in the factory chassis and not modified to fit or work. I want to see the mag in the mag well. Is it just a Bravo with slight mods (fit kit) to fit the T1X or is it like the Magpul x22 to the hunter 700.
I want to click buy so bad but I just want more info!
I want to click buy so bad but I just want more info!
Ordered Boyd’s at one stock for my wife’s t1x in 22lr. Got it on Saturday. Here is the story.
1 the mistake! I narrowed my friend’s t3 lite in 308 to make sure the mounting holes and channel dimensions are the same. All match and ordered the stock for t3 lite in short action. Well, there are 2 side blocks in the stock for the 223 model. The mag block will not fit. Lesson learned. Order the t3 regular model!!!
2 took me 2 hours to file and shave the 2 blocks enough to fit the action in. Then I try to screw the bottom metal/plastic in. Screwed in the rear screw. Guess what, the front will not catch. Now I am in near panic mode. Took off the trigger guard and remove the barrel and action. Turned out the recoil lug fit so well, it has to fit in from front side so the lug will fit into the action. Screw down the front screw then the back. It fit!
3 then I tried to put the mag into the rifle before I properly torqued it down. Crap, the mag will not lock. Then I torquet it to 30 in lb. finally, it works. All functional and checked.
4 the good- looks good. Feels heavy and solid. Now barrel is all free floating. I picked the t3 lite barrel because I guessed the channel will fit the t1x barrel better with less space. I am glad I guessed right.
5 I am happy to have all the cheek and length of pull adjustments. The original t1x lop is a little to long for my wife. Now it can be adjust down for her.
6 the ugly - no where I can mount pic rail under the front section. I would like to have under rail for my atlas bipod. Now I have to settle with my old Harris bipod.
7 the plastic grip is does not fit too well. I use hare dryer to heat up the grips and bend it to fit better.
Conclusion-I like the look. Is it worth the $226 I paid for the whole thing? Yes. IMHO, it is a $200 stock for a $450 rifle. Don’t ask too much with the price you pay. Order the regular t3 version!
I will post some pictures and targets once I test it again to see if the group gets better or stay the same in about 2 weeks when I have time.
1 the mistake! I narrowed my friend’s t3 lite in 308 to make sure the mounting holes and channel dimensions are the same. All match and ordered the stock for t3 lite in short action. Well, there are 2 side blocks in the stock for the 223 model. The mag block will not fit. Lesson learned. Order the t3 regular model!!!
2 took me 2 hours to file and shave the 2 blocks enough to fit the action in. Then I try to screw the bottom metal/plastic in. Screwed in the rear screw. Guess what, the front will not catch. Now I am in near panic mode. Took off the trigger guard and remove the barrel and action. Turned out the recoil lug fit so well, it has to fit in from front side so the lug will fit into the action. Screw down the front screw then the back. It fit!
3 then I tried to put the mag into the rifle before I properly torqued it down. Crap, the mag will not lock. Then I torquet it to 30 in lb. finally, it works. All functional and checked.
4 the good- looks good. Feels heavy and solid. Now barrel is all free floating. I picked the t3 lite barrel because I guessed the channel will fit the t1x barrel better with less space. I am glad I guessed right.
5 I am happy to have all the cheek and length of pull adjustments. The original t1x lop is a little to long for my wife. Now it can be adjust down for her.
6 the ugly - no where I can mount pic rail under the front section. I would like to have under rail for my atlas bipod. Now I have to settle with my old Harris bipod.
7 the plastic grip is does not fit too well. I use hare dryer to heat up the grips and bend it to fit better.
Conclusion-I like the look. Is it worth the $226 I paid for the whole thing? Yes. IMHO, it is a $200 stock for a $450 rifle. Don’t ask too much with the price you pay. Order the regular t3 version!
I will post some pictures and targets once I test it again to see if the group gets better or stay the same in about 2 weeks when I have time.
I have a few adapters that I picked up off a popular auction site that adapt a sling lug to a pic rail. You can also just use wood screws or drill and tap to attach a standard pic rail to the stock. I have used both methods and have never had a problem.
anyone else finding that their T1x does not like high velocity ammo. I used HV match today from federal and the results sucked.
Has anyone upgraded their trigger spring. I’ve seen yodave makes one for the T1X but also seen Elay has one for the t3. Is the trigger spring the same for the T3 as it is for the T1X? I emailed Elay and they weren’t sure if it would work.
Has anyone tried putting one in a tac a1 chassis? Friend might be selling the chassis and if he does I might pick it up.
Look through the thread. Someone has a T1 in the TAC chassis. It too some mods, but it can be done.
I have one of the Elay springs in the mail to me. I’ll let you know how it works out once it arrives.
Look on page 10 or 11. Or search this thread for @skinnj1 , he is who posted a photo and what went into making it fit. It’s not a drop in assembly, I believe he had to machine the top rail to make it sit flush and modify the stock some too.
FYI, www.jaquas.com, up in Findlay, OH
They have six (6) in 22LR and three (3) in 17HMR in stock. They are great to work with, they will hold it for a day or two until you can get there.
They have six (6) in 22LR and three (3) in 17HMR in stock. They are great to work with, they will hold it for a day or two until you can get there.
I ordered mine from Europtic. Ordered it Friday and picked it up Monday. Great service and quick shipping. I tried to buy one from my local shop as I always try to support local business if I can but they told me that their supplier was backordered.
If you want a cheap ammo, that shoots well in them get the CCI standard velocity. I posted a 3.1 inch 5 shot group @200 today. At 50 yards it is shooting about .4 in. for a $2 a box of ammo that is pretty damn good.
I have had mixed luck with the CCI SV. I bought several lots in a row that were absolutely amazing. It shot sub MOA at 100 yards in every rifle I own. I recently bought several mor lots for testing and none of them came close. I still use the CCI for pratice but when accuracy really counts I use Elay or Lapua. I have also has really good luck with the Wolf match ammo which is now made by Eley. It is about the cheapest consistent ammo I have found but is still 3 times the price of CCI SV. One thing I have found with the premuim ammo though as my accuracy and zero stay the same from lot to lot. With the CCI my POI shifts quite a bit from lot to lot. I assume that is to velocity variation between lots but I’m no expert on rimfire ammo and will be the first to admit it. I’ll be heading to the range tomorrow with 6-8 different types of ammo and various lots. I’ll report back on what I see with the various ammo brands and lots.
Yesss!! My Bravo came in this afternoon.
Now my TRG has a proper little brother. Feels almost identical and was able to match the LOP.
The Bravo feels outstanding. I see why these have been so popular for centerfire guns.
Now my TRG has a proper little brother. Feels almost identical and was able to match the LOP.
The Bravo feels outstanding. I see why these have been so popular for centerfire guns.
Looks great! My Bravo gets here tomorrow. After that arrives I just have to wait for the rail and trigger spring to come in. Be sureness to give us a range report once you get out with it.
Looks good, can you please take a pic of the inside backbone and trigger guard? Id love to see how its all attached with room for the mag well.
My T1x showed up earlier this week.
Everything seems great except the bolt.
The bolt is smooth and fits well with no binding or play. However, there is noticeable bolt drag and it feels like more resistance than my t3x. The resistance feels like it is dragging on the bottom (across the trigger?) Although I see no signs of wear. I have wiped down the bolt and action and removed the thick oil it ships with. I haven't given it a proper cleaning (that will be this weekend) and I expect that will help a bit. I expect it is more than that.
Any feedback? suggestions?
Maybe this has been addressed, I didn't find it in search.
Thanks
Everything seems great except the bolt.
The bolt is smooth and fits well with no binding or play. However, there is noticeable bolt drag and it feels like more resistance than my t3x. The resistance feels like it is dragging on the bottom (across the trigger?) Although I see no signs of wear. I have wiped down the bolt and action and removed the thick oil it ships with. I haven't given it a proper cleaning (that will be this weekend) and I expect that will help a bit. I expect it is more than that.
Any feedback? suggestions?
Maybe this has been addressed, I didn't find it in search.
Thanks
Watch the bolt stop as you pull the bolt back and forward... that might be the dragging youre experiencing? Otherwise a good clean and oil might improve it. It's not common for tikka/sako to leave any rough machining but it's possible. Theres a few cross pins in the bolt too which need to be sitting flush.
