Tikka T1X, need picatinny rail

[45Auto]

I am working on a deal for T1X today. So, am looking for a picatinny rail. Any suggestions what brand and dealer. Appreciate the help. What brand ammo is shooting best in this rifle from you owners? Thx.

 

[AB.boy]

Kinney's shooting supply out of the US has the DIP rail, thats where I got mine. I was an early adopter so there may be more options in Canada now.

 

[Rodder]

Tactical Ordnance and Area 419 both make rails that can be bought through Go Big Tactical

 

[Slug870]

Tactical Ordnance and Area 419 both make rails that can be bought through Go Big Tactical

I've got the Area 419 and am very impressed with it. Give Tom a call and he'll set you up.

 

[rifleman338]

Contact Casey at Tacord. He should have them in stock and ready to ship.

 

[coleman1495]

Why not MDT? Quality Canadian made unit thats reasonably priced.

 

[emerson]

Mine wears an MDT rail. Made in BC. I’m waiting Burris XTR rings to arrive to get the other 30MOA I want.

 

[45Auto]

Appreciate all the help, guys. I just found a set of rings in my kit that might fit. If not, I know were to get a rail. Thx.

 

[sigp226]

for your ammo question I run SK biathlon over winter and SK rifle match and Lapua center X are my top performer during summer.

 

[bearhunter]

Wolverine Supplies, a banner advertiser at the top of the page has a good selection.

 

[grauhanen]

What brand ammo is shooting best in this rifle from you owners? Thx.

After shooting bulk HV ammo even with a decent rifle like the T1X, when someone shoots match ammo for the first time he will say something like "Wow, what a difference." Bulk ammo, especially HV bulk ammo, is a perennial candidate for poor accuracy.

When it comes to match ammo, it's not the brand that makes the difference. It's not that Brand A will shoot better than Brand B in a particular rifle. It's the lot or batch of a brand of ammo that makes the difference. Any of the major brands of good quality ammo -- Eley, Lapua/SK, and RWS -- will have lots that shoot well.

 

[AB.boy]

That being said I use mostly high velocity HP ammo for hunting in mine and it shoots exceptionally well with copper plated hollow points from a couple different manufacturers. Thumbnail sized groups out to 50 yards makes for a pile of gophers on a calm & sunny summer afternoon.

 

[45Auto]

I'm used to trial sorting thru different ammo for the other rifles I shoot, which I shoot in benchrest. I don't hunt, just punch holes in paper. I was just thinking there might be a common denominator to start from. I usually shoot Lapua and SK, Eley, etc. depending upon the rifle. Half the fun is seeing what works. And makes for good practice.

 

[mikeelliot]

My T1X shoots Eley Club lights out at 50 yards. Pretty damn good at 300m as well.

 

[45Auto]

My T1X shoots Eley Club lights out at 50 yards. Pretty damn good at 300m as well.

Thanks. I will get some. Have some Eley Blue Box to try meanwhile.

 

[45Auto]

Btw, does anyone know who sells Tikka mags with smaller mag bases? Dip makes a base plate, but do not ship here.

 

[Paul_T]

Btw, does anyone know who sells Tikka mags with smaller mag bases? Dip makes a base plate, but do not ship here.

If you have access to a 3D printer I uploaded a file to Thingiverse. You don't have to modify your mag like the DIP version but note you go from 10 rounds to 8.
FYI I do not make them to sell but put the file up for others to use (but not sell as per the Creative Commons - Non Commercial license ).

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4134085

 

[mikeelliot]

I got 2 of these printed but still only have 1 mag so I haven't tried them yet. On the list of projects lol

 

[45Auto]

If you have access to a 3D printer I uploaded a file to Thingiverse. You don't have to modify your mag like the DIP version but note you go from 10 rounds to 8.
FYI I do not make them to sell but put the file up for others to use (but not sell as per the Creative Commons - Non Commercial license ).

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4134085

Thanks for the info. Appreciated.