Tikka t1x

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worth it and how is resale if I restock it and sell the stock separately after I am done with the rifle

just for shooting out to 200 yards no competition but set up like a prs gun

thoughts, found a new one at a good price in the original stock

and any recommendations on a stock and why? that stock

mw]rant to say sell the custom stock separate after I am finished with the rifle

so the original gun is one sale and the custom stock as a stock only sale
 
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I don't think anyone would buy the factory plastic stock. I haven't come up with a theoretical scenario where a person would want to buy that. And if they did, I would value it at like $30.

MDT ACC is a pretty sweet way to go on a T1x. I'll have a T1x in a ACC for sale in about a month.
 
adamg said:
I don't think anyone would buy the factory plastic stock. I haven't come up with a theoretical scenario where a person would want to buy that. And if they did, I would value it at like $30.

MDT ACC is a pretty sweet way to go on a T1x. I'll have a T1x in a ACC for sale in about a month.
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$30 you are quite charitable ..
 
If I may make a suggestion, go to your browser and type in Tikka T1 accessories.

They sell a cheek riser, pistol grip adapter and fore end grip that fit onto your existing stock, as well as a picatinny rail, which is worth every penny, IMHO.

The T1 I have will shoot 3/8 in groups, center to center at 100 yards with Aguila Super ammo with the original factory stock.

The stock I later purchased, from a friend, with all the accessories mentioned, didn't make the rifle any more accurate. Those Tikka original factory stocks are very stable as is. If the ergonomics aren't right for you, get the accessories and fit it to your liking. This will actually enhance the resale value of what you have IMHO.
 
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The stocks reall aren’t that bad as far as I’m concerned. Definitely superior to any plastic stock you’ll find on a 10/22, MKII etc.

Personally I’ve picked up plastic Tikka stocks on the EE and use them for home made rattle can camo jobs. The stocks then go on the rifle for hunting season. When the season is over, the Tikkas go back into their KRG stocks.
 
bearhunter said:
The T1 I have will shoot 3/8 in groups, center to center at 100 yards with Aguila Super ammo with the original factory stock.
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Incredible. While a single small group can happen as a product of chance, any time a lightweight sporter .22LR like the T1X in the factory stock shoots repetitive .375" groups center to center at 100 yards is quite an achievement, especially with Aguilla ammo.

Can you tell readerss if that's with the factory barrel or something else? Have you modified the trigger?
 
grauhanen said:
Incredible. While a single small group can happen as a product of chance, any time a lightweight sporter .22LR like the T1X in the factory stock shoots repetitive .375" groups center to center at 100 yards is quite an achievement, especially with Aguilla ammo.

Can you tell readerss if that's with the factory barrel or something else? Have you modified the trigger?
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I wonder if there are any target pics?
 
I have mine still in the original stock, switched out the pistol grip to the target varient and put a factory t3 rubber butt pad on it, so it isn't slippery. Serves me well and shoots far better than I can
 
grauhanen said:
Incredible. While a single small group can happen as a product of chance, any time a lightweight sporter .22LR like the T1X in the factory stock shoots repetitive .375" groups center to center at 100 yards is quite an achievement, especially with Aguilla ammo.

Can you tell readerss if that's with the factory barrel or something else? Have you modified the trigger?
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Not my thread, nor is the question directed at me.. :) ...BUT, I just got my T1X out for the first time on the weekend. Bought it almost a month ago, but that was the first time good weather and free time lined-up. I had some concerns about this model based on some of the wonky reports I'd read, but took the plunge anyway. Expectations weren't overly high to be honest, but it shot remarkably well. Only "mod" was to dial the factory trigger spring all the way out. The gun doesn't "need" more than that really, but I ordered a YoDave spring the same day I got the rifle so I'm probably going to put that in and see if it makes things too light. Doubt it, though I may have to set IT to the heavy end.

I plan on doing a proper load test/target shoot once I have that spring in, but even without it...I'm VERY pleased with how this rifle shoots, and I don't have a shred of interest in changing-out the factory stock. Sure, a wood one would be nice....but no burning desire really.

As for ammo it liked-I honestly sort of stopped about 1/4 of the way into the process. Normally, I run CCI SV to zero the scope, then cycle through the ammo types I've had the least success with before getting to what I think it'll shoot best. It liked 2 oddball ammo types (for me), so I tracked down a brick of one of them...working on the other. :) More work to be done, but wow..this gun shoots. No target photos yet, but I did have a witness! lol
 
grauhanen said:
Incredible. While a single small group can happen as a product of chance, any time a lightweight sporter .22LR like the T1X in the factory stock shoots repetitive .375" groups center to center at 100 yards is quite an achievement, especially with Aguilla ammo.

Can you tell readerss if that's with the factory barrel or something else? Have you modified the trigger?
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I have witnesses to the achievement and its repeatability.

My rifle shot those groups, straight out of the box, with Aguila Super ammo. Didn't do nearly so well with Lapua or Gold Medal Match, with is horrendously expensive.

The rings at the time were 3/8 claw type Burris "Z", clamped directly to the receiver cut dovetail cut outs.

The scope was my favorite Shepherd, with reticles very similar to those found on ART types but regulated to 22LR Standard Velocity. It has circles, with crosses starting at 25 yards, going all the way to 300 yds as well as windage and elevation hash marks, that come in handy when using a range finder for precise POI at different ranges.

The shooting conditions were perfect. 7am, 20C and no wind or sunlight on the range to cause mirage or drift. This condition lasted until the sunlight hit the range, then an breeze started coming in from the east as the sun cleared the berms. Groups opened up when the sun and wind started.

The bench is very solid, and the my home made front shooting rest is HEAVY, made from steel and aluminum, as well as being adjustable for windage and elevation. Very stable. The rear rest is just a leather bunny ear bag, filled with fine silica sand.

All in all a very reliable and stable platform to shoot from. It's they type of condition you need to assess the capabilities of your equipment and the rifle.

Just to be clear, I've been able to achieve similar groups with this rifle in its present stock, with added picatinny rail, hand grip, fore end grip and cheek riser, with the same scope and ammo.

Maybe I'm just lucky??? to have come across such a jewel?? I don't think so, everyone I know that has one of the T1 rifles raves about them, when they're being fed ammo they like. They all seem to like the Aguila super, which I have several bricks of, so no reason to change.

The Brno #2, which I really like, may have to look for a new home.
 
bearhunter said:
I have witnesses to the achievement and its repeatability.

My rifle shot those groups, straight out of the box, with Aguila Super ammo. Didn't do nearly so well with Lapua or Gold Medal Match, with is horrendously expensive.
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Hey bearhunter-what exact ammo were you using? Aguila has never shot well in any gun I've owned so far, but I'm willing to try some in my T1x. Issue us, Aguila loves the word "super". My local gun shop sells;

Aguila Super Extra 22 short
Aguila Supermaxium (22 LR)
Aguila Super Extra HP (22LR)
Aguila Super Calibri (doubt it's this)
 
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Hey bearhunter-what exact ammo were you using? Aguila has never shot well in any gun I've owned so far, but I'm willing to try some in my T1x. Issue us, Aguila loves the word "super". My local gun shop sells;

Aguila Super Extra 22 short
Aguila Supermaxium (22 LR)
Aguila Super Extra HP (22LR)
Aguila Super Calibri (doubt it's this)
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I just noticed last week that there is a little, dark blue, banner on the upper left corner that says "ELEY PRIME"

I have three different types

The first lot has about 5 bricks left in it and has to be at least ten years old. The white/yellow box is labeled 22 Aguila, Extra, Precision. The bullets are lubed lead, 40 grains.

The second lot is labeled Aguila, SuperExtra. The bullets are copper plated lead, 40 grains. They shoot a bit higher than lot one. Red and Yellow boxes

The third lot is also labeled Aguila, SuperExtra. The bullets are lubed lead, 40 grains. They shoot very close to the same point of impact as lot two. Blue and Yellow boxes.

All three lots shoot very consistently tight groups, if conditions are conducive. I don't dope the wind or mirage nearly as well as I did back in the days it was important.

I'm quite pumped about this rifle. I was perfectly happy with my Brno #2, until I watched Paul T shoot a small Marmot at just over 100 meters, with his highly modified T1. His comments on the base rifle were impressive, soooo, my dreaded impulse mode kicked in and I bought one. Not easy to find in my area in 22LR. Most people want the magnum or the 17 magnums. Mine was the only one in the order.

I've spoken with four other people, who also own basic T1 rifles. They have all had similar results with ammo.

I've tried several different types, weights, velocities of ammo in my T1. Aguila SuperExtra and SE Precision, with 40 grain bullets consistently performed the best. All of these have "solid" bullets

I have some old Aguila Precision with 35 grain bullets as well, but I haven't tried them. They didn't do well in the Brno.
 
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It is hard to fathom the strange behavior of a rimfire rifle when it comes to ammunition.
Additionally, ammo manufacturers turn out an exceptional batch of ammunition that
ordinarily is not anything special.
Case in point: Many years ago, when PMC was a new name in ammunition, an advertisement
offered a case of PMC 22 LR High Velocity unplated lead for a ridiculously attractive price.

Reasoning that I had absolutely nothing to lose at the price, I bought a case [5000 rounds]
I have a Remington 541T sporter that has always been a gratifying shooter, but, like any
22 rimfire, shows a preference for certain ammo.

You guessed it.....this 541 loved the PMC ammunition. It was so accurate that I took it to
a local 100 meter rimfire match, and WON!! I could scarcely believe it myself, particularly with
High velocity ammunition. The 10-shot group at 100 measured .562" and the target for score
was 99/100 - 7x

No PMC ammo since has even come close to matching that lot in my 541T. Their HV LR ammo
soon was released as a copper plated variety, which practically guaranteed poorer performance.

I still have about 1½ bricks of that ammo, and every once in a while, I break out a box and run
it through that 541T, It still shoots just as well as it always did. It's a head scratcher. Dave.
 
have a T3 which is great but my rimfire`s rifles are all Savage - I do not mind the cheesy plastic stock on my Mark II at one point was looking at the MDT chassis but for the foreseeable future not going to spend any money except for more rimfire ammo
 
Just picked up a T1x. I ordered a picatinny base for it. For now, using classic Weaver quad rings and a brand new Japan-made 3-9x40 Elite 3500. Seems to be limited stock of ammo. I bought a brick of CCI SV, 200 rounds of CCI Velocitors, 100 rounds of SK Pistol Match (ok in a rifle?). I also bought some CCI shorts (740 fps) and CCI segmented HP longs (740 fps) for some quiet fun. Same build quality as the T3/T3x. No frills, but solid and functional. Bolt throw is smooth and short. Hoping she's a shooter!
 
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