Tikka T1x rimfire new for 2018!

[wp4]

Looks like these guys are like the cool kids that leave the stickers on their flat bill hats!

 

[eightyeight mag]

it makes it more accurate

 

[titsonritz]

I need a left-hand version.

 

[tac]

...and how much in the USA, please?

Right now a LOT of people here in yUK are waiting for them, and they are going to cost around $750 or so. I guess that's because we are so near to Finland. As they get further away they are worth less. Or something......

 

[pharmseller]

I put my T1x .17 HMR together Thursday after a patient 10-month wait. Talley rimfire 11mm dovetail lows, Leupold VX2 3-9x40 CDS, Hornady 17 grain V-Max. I set up a half-assed range in the back yard, turned out to be 60 yards, so keep that in mind.

Still, I think this dog will hunt.








I shot a few more, all consistently dime sized.








I'm looking forward to a structured range session where I can sight her in at 100, then see what she'll do at 200.





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[eightyeight mag]

Looks like it shoots like a tikka!
Very nice

 

[mortar maggot]

Can't complain about that shooting.

 

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I have one on order in .17HMR!




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Did I run into you today at the range? Did you have another HMR in Ruger flavor too?

 

[pharmseller]

Nope on both counts.

 

[Greenbug]

Mine shot 3/4" groups at 100 yards with the 4 types of ammo I tried on Friday morning. I think it will actually do a little better than that without the suppressor, or a little less suppressor mirage that is.

Going to take it out again next week for more testing. I can tell you the factory trigger is amazing when you turn it down! I think I have mine adjusted down to just under 2 pounds!

 

[bsa1917hunter]

Nice shooting you guys. Those tikka's shoot like tikka's.. Can't complain about that..

 

[pharmseller]

I shot a few rounds over the Magnetospeed. Hornady 17 grain V-Max averaged 2641, es of 20, three shots. The A17 17 grain ammo was much faster, average of 2725, es 24, three shots.

Not bad.


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[Greenbug]

I had sticky bolt lift when shooting the A17 ammo in mine. Any problems with this ammo in your T1X @pharmseller ?

 

[pharmseller]

Not even a little.

 

[Greenbug]

I know it is faster from use in other guns, but this Tikka does not like it. Sticky bolt lift and easily the worst grouping of the ammo I have tried so far...

 

[pharmseller]

I plugged the particulars into a ballistics program. The difference in velocity is inconsequential in terms of drop at distances I'm likely to shoot.

Accuracy is everything.




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[pharmseller]

I swapped stocks today. She's in a T3 stock now, complete with Limbsaver pad, so she's set up just like my other Tikkas.







I was debating putting a 4-12 on her, but I think I'll keep the 3-9, unless I can find a straight 12.




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[pharmseller]

This rifle is a nutria destroyer without peer. I am very impressed with it. It's set up just like my hunting rifles. I am convinced that it will drastically increase my shooting skills.




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[pharmseller]

Got two more this morning. Lung shot the first one, pretended he was a trophy buck, crosshairs low, tight to the shoulder. He jumped around for a while, then escaped into the creek. CNS (just like everything else) is the only way to prevent escape. Too bad, the bald eagles are really showing up.

This guy made the mistake of swimming by on the surface. Spined him just behind the head, he ceased his forward motion soonest. Note the blood trail.



Up to a dozen or so. Having a blast.




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[pharmseller]

One more at last light. Eighty yards, I wanted the eagles to find him so I put one right behind his ear. Not a twitch.