Oh, those crafty Finns. Apparently not content to just mop the floor with the competition in centerfire rifles, this year have introduced a rimfire called the T1x. How can I be so sure this is a winner since I haven’t shot it yet? It’s simple. The features are insane.
Impressions
Last year, I was lucky enough to get my hands on a T3X TAC A1, a centerfire rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor. It took less than a week to become my favorite bolt action of all time. The accuracy and smoothness, complete with an absolutely outstanding trigger, were absolutely amazing. So much so that I kept the rifle, not something I normally do. What does that have to do with the new T1x rimfire? Turns out, a lot.
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SPECS
- 10-round mag
- Stainless steel bolt
- T1x : .22 LR — 20 in. barrel; 11-in. twist
- T1x: .17 HMR — 20 in. barrel; 10-in. twist
- Modular synthetic stock
- Metallic bolt shroud
- MSRP: $499
So the T1x is chambered in both 22 LR and 17 HMR. Nothing amazing there, though I remain a fan of .17HMR. It is the near perfect training round, and cheap enough to shoot every day if you have the time. What is different here, the T1x was built for a grown man. It features stock spacers that adjust the fit for children as well, but out of the box, a full sized adult is ready to rock and roll. But that isn’t the best part.
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The best part is that the T1x shares the same action footprint as the T3X. Any stock or chassis that works for the T3X, will bolt right in the new 17HMR gun. So for short range or winter training, you are in for the price of a chassis. The trigger is also identical to the T3x, meaning user adjustable with a simple Allen key. The T3x trigger is my favorite all time, and it is going to be a winner in the rimfire world as well.
If you shoot PRS or any other bolt action rifle game, Tikka just dominated the field. The rifles should be available in coming months and will run you a little less than $500.
For more information about Tikka rifles, click here.