Lucasnorth Posted April 24, 2021 Report Share Posted April 24, 2021 Right chaps, I started a post a few months ago about 22lr and 17hmr rifles as I’d just been granted my firearms certificate, after advise on here and reading reviews and video reviews iv since lockdown now had chance to check a few out at shops and get my hands on them, and I’m very nearly ready to purchase said rifles, and iv pretty much settled on the tikka t1x. One of each, I did look as some CZ, Annie’s browning and sako rifles, was going to go down the sako route and have the quad with 2 barrels but I’d think I’d just prefer 2 actual rifles, so anyone have one or had one??, I. Also looking for mod,scope, bipod and ammo recommendations, think iv settled on 16” for the 22 and 20” on the hmr. Any comments or thoughts will be most welcome, thanks. Lucas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telf Posted April 25, 2021 Report Share Posted April 25, 2021 Dont have the tikka but have anschutz in the same calibres , 22 ammo wise buy a box of a few different makes cci , eley , winchester , sk , rws etc and see which one groups best in your gun , hmr ammo the same winchester , remington , cci , hornady , ive always found hornady to be the best in my hmrs scope wise 22 , something with hash marks/ mildots for holdover distances , hmr something simpler as its flat shooting from 45 - 125yds ish , either bdc ret or plain x so you can dial in Sak moderator for both or spend a few more bob on a calibre dedicated mod for the hmr which are supposed to be a bit more accurate bipod , harris , deben , ive had harris years ago but have used quad sticks for the past 10 years or so good luck and enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telf Posted April 25, 2021 Report Share Posted April 25, 2021 9 - 13 Harris bipod for sale on nv forum £90 , excellent done nothing anschutz 1417 for sale on SD & BBS £300 , ive bought and sold some gear to the lad whos selling the annie and his gear is always spot on and well looked after Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted April 25, 2021 Report Share Posted April 25, 2021 1 hour ago, telf said: 9 - 13 Harris bipod for sale on nv forum £90 , excellent done nothing anschutz 1417 for sale on SD & BBS £300 , ive bought and sold some gear to the lad whos selling the annie and his gear is always spot on and well looked after That's a Billy bargain..saw it....don't know what hassles involved in getting it here now or I'd have bought that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted April 25, 2021 Report Share Posted April 25, 2021 Mate has both sako s in .22 lr and 17 hmr . Both guns are very very good .. I fancy the tikka in .17 very similar to the sako .I think you will be pleased Though to be honest his .22 lr doesn't get shot so much these days as the hmr is very flat and the .25 fac air as accurate as the .22 lr just safer . The .22lr has the biggest safety concerns of all the guns owned below the .308 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houseplant Posted April 25, 2021 Report Share Posted April 25, 2021 From my point of view, the Tikka T1x is very close to being the perfect rimfire, especially as I own a Tikka centrefire - it would make a good trainer. Stainless barrel and action would make it even better. I have handled one, but not fired one. The only thing I didn't like was the odd looking extractor wire. It looks flimsy and a quick Google suggests there have been problems with it. I'll stick with my CZ452 for now. You couldn't ask for a more accurate rimfire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry78 Posted April 26, 2021 Report Share Posted April 26, 2021 My advice is if your heart set on tikka rimfire then buy one tikka make great rifles I’ve shot a CZ 22lr American for years I bought one because that’s what I wanted wooden stock etc bought browning t.bolt 17hmr sold it didn’t like the trigger Have never looked back with CZ 👍Regarding 22lr or 17hmr both have there pro”s and Cons Good luck 😉 rimfire rifle hunting very addictive 👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucasnorth Posted April 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2021 Thanks chaps, I could spend assorts of time thinking which to get for the best but without having a good go with all the models then it’s hard to know, so I settled on the tikka so only time will tell, thanks. lucas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gal69 Posted April 27, 2021 Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 You won't regret choosing the Tikka, brilliant quality and brilliantly accurate straight out of box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crossy 666 Posted April 30, 2021 Report Share Posted April 30, 2021 I have a tikka t1 in 22lr in 16” and I think it’s brilliant. It’s light weight and so easy to shoot straight out the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scout Posted April 30, 2021 Report Share Posted April 30, 2021 I picked one up today in 22lr 16" , typically started to rain as soon as I got home, can't wait to get out and play over the weekend if the boss allows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaman Posted May 1, 2021 Report Share Posted May 1, 2021 I have a tikka 17 HMR 16” barrel and yes very nice , but also look at CZ457 which I have in .22lr both cracking guns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morrisman Posted May 2, 2021 Report Share Posted May 2, 2021 I have just bought one in .22 flavour and very nice it is too. Selling my Brno now, anyone want one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crossy 666 Posted May 2, 2021 Report Share Posted May 2, 2021 I Would have preferred it in stainless steel but unfortunately tikka won’t talk to you about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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