Tikka T1x .22 LR
Model: JRT1X300
Tikka T1x .22 LR
Model: JRT1X300
Full Specifications
About This Firearm
Finland's Tikka T1x is built as a rimfire trainer for the T3x centerfire shooter. The stock, grip geometry, and trigger position match the T3x series — the rifle was designed so a T3x owner can pick up the T1x and shoot without any reorientation. At 91 oz (5.7 lbs), it's the lightest of the three precision .22 bolts in this class, about 1.1 lbs lighter than the Ruger Precision Rimfire. The 20" cold hammer-forged barrel and stainless bolt match the production quality Tikka puts into their centerfire rifles.
The single-stage trigger is adjustable via a set screw at the front of the housing. American Rifleman measured a sample at a crisp 3 lbs 8 oz; Tikka allows adjustment down to a manufacturer-recommended floor of 2 lbs. That puts it lighter than the Ruger Precision Rimfire's typical factory pull and heavier than the CZ 457's 2.5-3.1 lb factory range. Community consensus is that the break is clean and predictable at the measured weight, without the gritty take-up some factory rimfire triggers exhibit. The rifle uses a proprietary 10-round rotary magazine; Tikka does not make a higher-capacity option, and third-party magazines aren't common. The threaded 1/2x28 muzzle takes any standard rimfire suppressor. Like the CZ 457, the T1x uses an 11mm dovetail rather than Picatinny — factor in dovetail rings or an adapter.
The criticism the T1x gets online — "it's just a Tikka in .22" — is accurate, and it's also the point. If you shoot a T3x centerfire and want a rimfire that puts you in the exact same position with the exact same feel, this is the only .22 LR bolt that does it. The CZ 457 shoots slightly tighter groups on the bench and the RPR has more ergonomic flexibility for field positions. Buy this rifle if you own T3x rifles and want a cheap-to-run trainer. If you don't have T3x rifles in your safe, the CZ 457 is a more versatile buy.
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Strengths & Limitations
- Lightest of the three precision .22 LR bolts at 91 oz (5.7 lbs). The Ruger Precision Rimfire is 108.8 oz and the CZ 457 Varmint is 113.3 oz — both substantially heavier for extended carry.
- The adjustable single-stage trigger is consistent and non-gritty. American Rifleman measured a sample at 3 lbs 8 oz; the set-screw adjustment goes lower with a manufacturer-recommended 2 lb floor. The break is predictable from supported positions.
- Cold hammer-forged barrel and stainless bolt match the production standard Tikka uses on their centerfire T3x rifles. The 1/2x28 threaded muzzle is included at this price point.
- Proprietary 10-round rotary magazine with no higher-capacity aftermarket option. If magazine capacity matters — for competition stages or extended range sessions — the Ruger Precision Rimfire's 15-round BX-15 is the better choice.
- The trigger adjusts via a single set screw but the manufacturer-recommended floor is 2 lbs. Shooters who want to tune below that will need aftermarket parts. The CZ 457 ships within a 2.5-3.1 lb range without modification.
- Fixed synthetic stock at 13.25" LOP with no adjustment. The Ruger Precision Rimfire's adjustable chassis is more accommodating for different shooter sizes and shooting positions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Tikka T1x use the same magazines as the T3x centerfire rifles?
No. The T1x uses a proprietary .22 LR rotary magazine that is specific to the T1x — it does not share magazines with any T3x centerfire variant. The rifle ships with one 10-round magazine, and Tikka sells spare T1x magazines directly. There are no higher-capacity aftermarket options in wide circulation, so 10 rounds is the practical ceiling for this rifle.
Is the Tikka T1x worth picking over a less expensive .22 bolt?
The T1x is a narrow buy. If you own Tikka T3x centerfire rifles and want a cheap-ammo trainer that matches the grip, stock, and trigger feel exactly, there's no better .22 LR bolt for that purpose. If you don't already shoot T3x rifles, the CZ 457 offers a lighter factory trigger (2.5-3.1 lbs vs the T1x's measured 3 lbs 8 oz) and a broader aftermarket stock selection. The T1x earns its slot for the T3x shooter — for everyone else, it's competing on specs it doesn't win.
