Tikka T1x history & timeline
The T1x is Tikka's first rimfire bolt-action, designed and built by Sako in Finland around the footprint of the centerfire T3x so it can share stocks, triggers and many accessories.
Tikkakoski factory begins making gun components (the 'Tikka' name comes from Tikkakoski).
high [BH]Sako joins the Beretta Holding group. In the US, Tikka is distributed by Beretta USA.
high [ACE-PR] [VARM]T1x MTR announced at SHOT Show (Las Vegas): Tikka's first rimfire, in .17 HMR and .22 LR, sharing the T3x bedding surfaces and inlay footprint. TFB reported a $499 expected retail; .17 HMR first (spring 2018), .22 LR later.
high [VARM] [TFB] [BH]T1x UPR (Ultimate Precision Rifle, adjustable-stock variant) announced; Beretta Australia listed it among new models on 29 May 2020.
med [IAH]'Gen 2' update: fixed ejector molded into the mag-well area, redesigned ejection and larger port. Owners report Gen 1/Gen 2 bolts and mag wells don't interchange without machining.
med [BAU22] [DATA]Millionth Tikka T3/T3x produced (10 March) — the T3x ecosystem the T1x plugs into is one of the largest in the bolt-rifle world.
high [SG-HIST]Shooting Illustrated lists the MTR at $649 MSRP (vs. $499 at launch). By Oct 2026 US retailers list $699 (16 in) / $749 (20 in) MSRP.
high [SI]Tikka T1x Ace Target announced alongside the T3x Ace Target/Game (shown at SHOT Show 2025): same chassis as the T3x Ace Target, interchangeable magwell, 45° bolt opening, threaded cold-hammer-forged cross-over barrel. The Ace stock fits all T3, T3x and T1x barreled actions.
high [ACE-PR] [GUNSCOM]T1x Hunter (walnut, T1x-specific stock) announced by Tikka Finland on 2022-12-01.
high [SG-SER] [tikka_fi_hunter_2022]Forum reports say a T1x won the 2023-season NRL22 Championship; not confirmed from an official NRL22 source.
low [SH-VS]Notes
- The T1x has a 'faux' receiver extension under the barrel so its footprint matches the one-piece T3x receiver (owner description).
- Bolt, bolt handle and shroud are T1x-unique; the trigger unit is shared with the T3x.
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