Tikka T1x variants & specs
Quick answer
The T1x comes in MTR, UPR, Hunter and Ace Target variants; 16 in or 20 in barrels; .22 LR (1:16.5) and .17 HMR (1:9).
21 variants. MSRPs are as reported by the cited source and date.
| Variant | Cal. | Hand | Barrel | Twist | Thread | Weight | Mag | MSRP | Confidence / notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T1x MTR .22 LR 16in MTR (Multi-Task Rimfire) · 2018-present (US 17 HMR spring 2018, 22 LR later) | .22 LR | RH | 16 in | 1:16.5 | 1/2x28 UNEF (US/CA) or 1/2x20 UNF (UK and some other markets) - manual says T1x ships with one or the other | 2.5 kg / 5.5 lb (Tikka) | 10-rd detachable polymer (S545203781) | $499 at 2018 launch (TFB); $649 (Shooting Illustrated, Oct 2024) | high Global SKU letters (A28/B28/B28B) likely encode market/thread variants; not decoded by Tikka publicly |
| T1x MTR .22 LR 20in MTR · 2018-present | .22 LR | RH | 20 in | 1:16.5 (AR: 6-groove; SI says 5-groove on a 16in LH, so sources conflict) | 1/2x28 UNEF (US/CA) or 1/2x20 UNF (UK and some other markets) - manual says T1x ships with one or the other | 2.7 kg / 6.0 lb (Tikka); AR measured 5 lb 11 oz | 10-rd polymer | $499 launch (TFB); $649 later (SI) | high Most-reviewed configuration (American Rifleman, Everyday Marksman) |
| T1x MTR .17 HMR 16in MTR · 2018-present | .17 HMR | RH | 16 in | 1:9 | 1/2x28 UNEF (US/CA) or 1/2x20 UNF (UK and some other markets) - manual says T1x ships with one or the other | 2.6 kg / 5.7 lb | 10-rd polymer (S545203782) | $499 launch (TFB) | high US MPN-to-handedness mapping is not confirmed (409 vs 309 suffix) |
| T1x MTR .17 HMR 20in MTR · 2018-present | .17 HMR | RH | 20 in | 1:9 | 1/2x28 UNEF (US/CA) or 1/2x20 UNF (UK and some other markets) - manual says T1x ships with one or the other | 2.8 kg / 6.2 lb | 10-rd polymer | $499 launch (TFB) | high |
| T1x MTR Left-Hand (.22 LR / .17 HMR; 16in & 20in) MTR · 2018-present (LH availability varies by market) | .22 LR; .17 HMR | LH | 16; 20 in | 1:16.5 (22LR); 1:9 (17HMR) | 1/2x28 UNEF (US/CA) or 1/2x20 UNF (UK and some other markets) - manual says T1x ships with one or the other | 22LR 16in 2.6 kg / 20in 2.8 kg; 17HMR 2.6 / 2.8 kg (GMK) | 10-rd polymer | UK RRP GBP 784 vs GBP 730 for RH (GMK); US MSRP not found | med LH confirmed by GMK and by Shooting Illustrated's LH 22LR 16in review; SKU decoding is inference. LH rifles need LH-specific scope rails (EGW) and triggers (Timney 2-stage is RH only) |
| T1x MTR .22 LR 22in (559 mm) - unidentified configuration MTR (listed under MTR on sako.global) · Listed on sako.global as of Oct 2026 | .22 LR | RH and LH codes listed | 22 in | 1:16.5 | Not listed | 3.3 kg | Not listed | low Appears only in the sako.global MTR configuration table; no retailer or press confirmation found. Possibly a regional (EU/Nordic) variant. Verify before publishing | |
| T1x MTR .17 HMR 16in - odd code TF17212A138B21 MTR · Listed Oct 2026 | .17 HMR | RH (inferred) | 16 in | 1:9 | Not listed | 2.6 kg | low Different product-code prefix (TF172 12 vs TF172 56); purpose unknown (possibly a market-specific or distributor SKU) | ||
| T1x UPR .22 LR 16in UPR (Ultimate Precision Rifle) · Announced early 2020; MY22 update with redesigned ejection system and larger ejection port | .22 LR | RH | 16 in | 1:16.5 | 1/2x28 UNEF (US/CA) or 1/2x20 UNF (UK and some other markets) - manual says T1x ships with one or the other | 2.5 kg (Tikka table) | 10-rd polymer | $1,319 (Beretta Gallery USA list price) | high Beretta Australia page states AU UPRs are threaded 1/2-20 UNF |
| T1x UPR .22 LR 20in UPR · 2020-present | .22 LR | RH | 20 in | 1:16.5 | 1/2x28 UNEF (US/CA) or 1/2x20 UNF (UK and some other markets) - manual says T1x ships with one or the other | 2.7 kg | 10-rd polymer | high | |
| T1x UPR .17 HMR 16in UPR · 2020-present | .17 HMR | RH | 16 in | 1:9 | 1/2x28 UNEF (US/Canada SKUs) | 2.6 kg / 5.7 lb | 10-rd polymer | Retail seen $1,219 (Corvus Arms) | high Primary Arms copy: 'Compatible with Tikka T3X Lite stocks and chassis' |
| T1x UPR .17 HMR 20in UPR · 2020-present | .17 HMR | RH | 20 in | 1:9 | 1/2x28 UNEF (US/Canada SKUs) | 2.8 kg | 10-rd polymer | high | |
| T1x Hunter .22 LR 16in (walnut) Hunter · c. 2023-2024 launch (UK GMK news Oct 2024); current | .22 LR | RH | 16 in | 1:16.5 | 1/2x28 UNEF (US/CA) or 1/2x20 UNF (UK and some other markets) - manual says T1x ships with one or the other | 2.5 kg | 5-rd flush polymer (6 rds in 17 HMR); 10-rd mags also fit the action | $799 (retail at Black Bayou Armory; owner forum cites $799 MSRP) | high Tikka: Hunter barreled action fits T3x Lite and UPR stocks, but the Hunter stock is T1x-specific |
| T1x Hunter .22 LR 20in (walnut) Hunter · c. 2023/24-present | .22 LR | RH | 20 in | 1:16.5 | 1/2x28 UNEF (US/CA) or 1/2x20 UNF (UK and some other markets) - manual says T1x ships with one or the other | 2.7 kg | 5-rd flush | high | |
| T1x Hunter .17 HMR 16in (walnut) Hunter · c. 2023/24-present | .17 HMR | RH | 16 in | 1:9 | 1/2x28 UNEF (US/CA) or 1/2x20 UNF (UK and some other markets) - manual says T1x ships with one or the other | 2.6 kg | 6-rd flush | high | |
| T1x Hunter .17 HMR 20in (walnut) Hunter · c. 2023/24-present | .17 HMR | RH | 20 in | 1:9 | 1/2x28 UNEF (US/CA) or 1/2x20 UNF (UK and some other markets) - manual says T1x ships with one or the other | 2.8 kg | 6-rd flush | high | |
| T1x Ace Target .22 LR 16in (factory chassis) Ace Target · Announced Dec 19 2024; shown SHOT Show Jan 2025; current | .22 LR | RH | 16 in | 1:16.5 (Tikka); one retailer lists 1:9, which is the 17 HMR spec | 1/2x28 UNEF (US/Canada SKUs) | 3.3 kg / approx 7.3-7.5 lb | 10-rd | $1,549 (retail, deguns.com) | high Tikka lists a single-stage trigger for T1x Ace (the 2-stage is on T3x Ace). Ace chassis has an interchangeable magwell and fits all T3/T3x/T1x barreled actions |
| T1x Ace Target .22 LR 20in Ace Target · 2025-present | .22 LR | RH | 20 in | 1:16.5 | 1/2x28 UNEF (US/Canada SKUs) | 3.5 kg | 10-rd | $1,799 (Beretta Gallery USA, Beretta-owned store) | high Beretta Gallery page mixes in T3x data (.308/24in); price attributed to the T1x 20in MPN |
| T1x Ace Target .17 HMR 16in Ace Target · 2025-present | .17 HMR | RH | 16 in | 1:9 | 1/2x28 UNEF (US/Canada SKUs) | 3.3 kg | 10-rd | high | |
| T1x Ace Target .17 HMR 20in Ace Target · 2025-present | .17 HMR | RH | 20 in | 1:9 | 1/2x28 UNEF (US/Canada SKUs) | 3.5 kg | 10-rd | high | |
| UK-market T1x (MTR/UPR) with 1/2 UNF thread MTR / UPR (regional) · Current | .22 LR; .17 HMR | RH & LH | 16; 20 in | 1:16.5 / 1:9 | 1/2x20 UNF | As MTR/UPR | 10-rd | UK RRP from GBP 730 (MTR) | med Important for UK/AU readers: 1/2-28 US muzzle devices will not fit. Beretta Australia also lists 1/2-20 UNF |
| Chamberings NOT offered: .22 WMR, .17 Mach 2, stainless barrels, laminated stock (negative finding) · | n/a | in | med Tikka lists only .22 LR and .17 HMR. No factory stainless or laminated T1x found (the stainless/laminated models are T3x). A UK mag retailer labels the 5-rd flush mag '.17HMR/.22WMR', but no factory .22 WMR T1x was found. Aftermarket stainless barrels exist (Lothar Walther, IBI) |
Platform specs
Checked 2026-10-08. Confidence: high = manufacturer/manual or measured by a major publication; med = reputable retailer, aftermarket maker, or several owners agree; low = one forum post or unverified.
Source keys (full URLs at bottom): [MAN] Tikka T1x/T3x Instruction Manual v5.3 (Sako) · [SG-MTR]/[SG-UPR]/[SG-HUN]/[SG-ACE] sako.global model pages · [SG-SER] sako.global T1x series page · [ACE-PR] Sako Ace press release · [AR] American Rifleman review (Mar 2021) · [SI] Shooting Illustrated review (Oct 2024) · [EDM] Everyday Marksman review (Sep 2020) · [EGW] EGW Tikka rail fitment guide · [KRG] KRG Bravo Rimfire page · [LUM] Lumley Arms bedding kit · [BOYDS] Boyds T1X stock page · [XLR] XLR FAQ/Element listing · [PSE] PSE T1X bottom metal · [AS1]/[AS2]/[AS3] AccurateShooter forum threads · [GMK] GMK UK T1x MTR · [STA] suppressor-thread-adapter.com Microcomp T1X
1. Action footprint and stock/chassis compatibility
| Spec | Value | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Footprint | Same external footprint as the centerfire T3x ("same footprint as its bigger sibling T3x") | high | [SG-MTR], [AR], [SI] |
| Factory-stock compatibility | T1x barreled actions fit T3x Lite and T3x UPR stocks. The T1x Hunter walnut stock is T1x-only | high | [SG-MTR], [SG-UPR], [SG-HUN] |
| Tikka Ace chassis | The Ace stock fits all T3, T3x and T1x barreled actions. It has an interchangeable magwell, and T1x use needs the rimfire magwell (part number not confirmed) | high (fit) / med (magwell PN) | [ACE-PR], [SG-ACE] |
| Magazine housing | Mag well and mag release are part of the action, not the stock. That is why it fits T3x stocks. In a T3x DBM/AICS chassis the factory release stays and a gap shows in the well | high | [AR], [EDM] |
| CTR/UPR-inlet stocks | A stock inletted for T3x CTR/UPR bottom metal needs a T1x-compatible guard (e.g., PSE "Bottom Metal fits CTR or UPR stocks with T1X") | med | [PSE], J&A UPR stock listing |
| AICS chassis built for T3x | XLR says T1 and T3 share a footprint, but a T1 in an AICS-type chassis (Envy) may need the mag latch removed. Use T1x-specific chassis SKUs (KRG Bravo, MDT, XLR Element T1, Grey Birch La Chassis T1X) | med | [XLR] |
| Aftermarket stock makers | Some stock makers told an owner that a T1x won't fit their T3 stocks. Treat "fits T3x" claims from third parties with caution unless they list T1x | low | [EDM] comments |
2. Action screws, torque, bedding, recoil lug
| Spec | Value | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Action-screw spacing | ~7.0 in center-to-center (Boyds T1X stock spec; forum reports ~178 mm for T3x) | med | [BOYDS] |
| Screw type | Two receiver screws, Torx drive (manual). Owners report M6 thread, T25 head | high (Torx) / med (M6/T25) | [MAN]; forum snippets |
| Factory torque spec | 7 Nm (62 in-lb) with a metallic trigger guard. Max 5 Nm (44 in-lb) with the plastic guard. Fit the metallic recoil block and push the action rearward before tightening | high | [MAN] |
| Chassis torque | Owners run 25-40 in-lb in factory stocks. EDM used 36 in-lb. With Lumley pillars, up to 65 in-lb | med | [EDM], [LUM] |
| Recoil lug | A separate metallic recoil block sits in the stock and engages a slot in the receiver. Lumley says the T3x/T1x lug is "low cost steel". KRG says factory T1x lugs are aluminum (its Bravo ships a hardened stainless lug). The sources conflict on material | high (design) / low (material) | [MAN], [LUM], [KRG] |
| Aftermarket lugs | Lumley titanium lug (T3/T3x/T1x). It taps in and can be epoxy-bedded | high | [LUM] |
| Pillars | Lumley SS pillars: front 21.7 mm, rear 33 mm, 10 mm OD | high | [LUM] |
| Forend spacer ("shoehorn") | A plastic spacer in the factory stock's barrel channel, ahead of the action. It fills the gap left by the thin rimfire barrel in a T3x-sized stock. Removing it is reported to make no difference for some rifles and to shift POI for others | med | [AS1] |
| Free float | Factory synthetic stock is "only partially free-floated". Wood (Hunter) stocks are free-floated per Tikka | high | [SI], [SG-SER] |
3. Scope mounting
| Spec | Value | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Integral mount | 11 mm dovetail machined into the receiver, which is also drilled and tapped for bases | high | [AR], [SI], Black Bayou listing |
| Rail hole pattern | T1x-specific: 2.508 in center spread between the two center screw holes (T3/T3x is 3.245 in). T3x rails do not fit T1x | high | [EGW] |
| Handedness | T1x rails are handed, so RH and LH rifles need different rails | high | [EGW] |
| Base screw thread | #6-48 reported by rail makers and owners. A few owners report metric holes on some early rifles, so hand-start screws | med (6-48) / low (metric) | search synthesis of RFC thread + rail listings (RFC blocked direct fetch) |
| Base screw torque | Area 419: 15 in-lb (T10 Torx). EGW: 20 in-lb + blue threadlocker | high | Area 419, [EGW] |
| Rail MOA guidance | 0-20 MOA for most rimfire use. 30-40 MOA is for long-range NRL22/PRS rimfire, and Area 419 reviewers report a 30 MOA rail can stop a 50-yd zero with some scopes | med | [EGW], Area 419 reviews |
| Factory rails | Tikka T1x Picatinny 0 MOA S545213742 / 20 MOA S545213743 | low | search synthesis only |
4. Trigger
| Spec | Value | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit | Same trigger unit as T3x, so T3x aftermarket triggers fit (TriggerTech Special/Diamond, Timney #430 (RH only), Bix'n Andy Dakota) | high | [AR], [SI], [EDM]; maker pages |
| Type | Single-stage, vertical serrations. An optional single-set trigger exists in some markets (set weight 7-9 oz, non-adjustable) | high | [SG-SER], [MAN] |
| Factory pull | Set at 13-15 N (~3 lb). AR measured 3 lb 8 oz, EDM 3.5 lb | high | [MAN], [AR], [EDM] |
| Adjustment range | Manual: 11-18 N (2.5-4 lb), "do NOT attempt to reduce below 2.5 lb". Tikka marketing says 1-2 kg (2-4 lb). It adjusts with a 2.5 mm Allen key through the mag well | high | [MAN], [SG-SER] |
| Safety | Two-position. With safety ON, the trigger mechanism and the bolt are locked. Timney #430 negates the bolt lock | high | [MAN], Timney |
| Spring kits | Aftermarket springs claim 12 oz-2 lb. That is below the manual's 2.5 lb minimum, so it is a liability point for content | high (products) | Lumley, Mountain Tactical |
| Ace Target | Tikka spec table lists a single-stage trigger for T1x Ace. The 2-stage is described for T3x Ace | med | [SG-ACE], [ACE-PR] |
5. Bolt
| Spec | Value | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lift / travel | 45 deg lift, ~1.5 in travel. Cocking effort is noticeably stiff because of the steep cam, and it wears in | high | [AR], [SI], [EDM] |
| Construction | Stainless bolt body. Polymer shroud and internal polymer parts. Bolt release on side of receiver | high | [SI], [EDM] |
| T1x-unique parts | Bolt, bolt knob/handle and shroud are unique to T1x (not T3x) | high | [AR] |
| Handle interface | The factory handle is removable (Allen screw). Aftermarket handles use a 5/16-24 male thread for standard knobs (Lumley/BoltKnobs.com, Anarchy) | high | Lumley, Anarchy, DI Products |
| Ejector generations | Gen 1: wire/spring ejector held in the mag well. Gen 2 (c. MY2022): fixed ejector molded into the mag-well/magazine area, plus a redesigned ejection system and larger ejection port. Owners report Gen 1 and Gen 2 bolts/mag wells don't interchange without machining the bolt | med | Beretta Australia MY22 page; [AS2] |
| Disassembly | Bolt strips with a pin (no tools beyond a punch) | high | [MAN] |
6. Magazine
| Spec | Value | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Detachable polymer box; Tikka-proprietary (not CZ, Ruger or AICS) | high | [AR], [EDM] |
| Capacity | 10-rd standard (MTR/UPR/Ace). 5-rd .22 LR / 6-rd .17 HMR flush mag (standard on Hunter) | high | [SG-HUN], [SG-MTR] |
| Part numbers | 10-rd .22 LR S545203781, 10-rd .17 HMR S545203782, flush .22 LR S545209357, flush .17 HMR S545209356 | med | retailer listings (MGW, Aawee, RifleMags UK) |
| Serviceability | Manual says T1x mags are not user-disassemblable | high | [MAN] |
| Release | Small front-facing lever on the action. Anarchy (extended, for chassis) and Lumley (billet) replacements exist | high | [AR], Anarchy, Lumley |
| Extensions | Schmit Works +5 (.22 LR only), MK Machining +4 (.22 LR and .17 HMR, convertible to +2) | high | maker listings |
| CZ / Ruger mag adapters | None found for the T1x | med | negative finding |
| Ace Target | Sako's press release describes a 10-rd metallic mag for T3x Ace. For T1x Ace it only says "10-round". Material not confirmed | low | [ACE-PR], Beretta Gallery |
7. Barrel
| Spec | Value | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | Cold hammer forged Cr-Mo, hand-crowned, "cross-over" semi-heavy profile | high | [SG-SER], [SG-MTR] |
| Profile | AR measured 0.730 in from midpoint to muzzle (20 in .22 LR) | high | [AR] |
| Lengths | 16 in (406 mm), 20 in (508 mm). A 22 in (559 mm) .22 LR configuration appears on sako.global but is unconfirmed elsewhere | high / low | [SG-MTR] |
| Twist | .22 LR 1:16.5. .17 HMR 1:9 | high | Tikka tables |
| Grooves | AR: six-groove. SI (LH 16 in): five-groove. The sources conflict | low | [AR], [SI] |
| Retention | AR observed three heavily torqued set screws plus adhesive bedding compound between shank and receiver, and owners confirm it is "not threaded". Tikka's series page says "fastened to the receiver by a sturdy thread", which looks like generic Tikka copy. The sources conflict, but the hands-on evidence favors set screws | med | [AR], [EDM], [AS3], [SG-SER] |
| Removal | Owners report seized screws and broken bits; heat, a barrel vise and quality bits are advised | med | [AS3], [EDM] |
| Shank diameter | Not published for T1x. (The often-quoted 1.15 in Tikka shank figure is for T3/T3x, not T1x.) | n/a | Rokslide (T3x only) |
| Muzzle thread | 1/2x28 UNEF or 1/2x20 UNF, depending on market (manual). US/Canada = 1/2-28. UK (GMK "1/2 UNF") and Australia (Beretta AU) = 1/2-20 | high | [MAN], [GMK], [STA] |
| Suppressor seating | Suppressor must seat on the barrel shoulder and must not bottom out on the thread end | high | [MAN] |
| Aftermarket | IBI Wait-Less drop-ins (22 in, Calfee IV chamber), Lothar Walther T1x stainless prefits, Whidden T1x prefits | high | maker pages |
8. Stock (MTR factory)
- Injection-molded polymer with 35% fiberglass. 28.7 oz including trigger guard. LOP 13.25 in, adjustable with Tikka spacers. Modular grip and forend panels (high, [AR]).
- Same shell as the T3x Lite. The interchangeable T3x vertical grip (S54067116) fits the T1x synthetic stock (high, [SI], Beretta USA).
- Comb is low for scoped precision use, so a cheek riser is often needed (med, [EDM]).
9. CZ 457 crossover notes (for the next pass)
- No action-level crossover. CZ 457 triggers, mags, rails, bolts and barrels do not fit the T1x, and the reverse is also true.
- Shared interfaces: 1/2-28 muzzle thread (US), M-LOK/ARCA rails, bipods, Picatinny optics and rings.
- Sister SKUs from the same makers: KRG Bravo (CZ 457 version), MDT Oryx/XRS/LSS Gen3/ACC/Field Stock and MDT scope bases, XLR Element 4.0 (CZ 457 RH only), Whidden prefits, MK Machining mag extensions, Area 419 rails, IBI drop-ins.
Source URLs
- [MAN] https://media.sako.global/image/upload/v1691658741/Tikka_T1x_T3x_Instruction_Manual_v5.3_cjggnu.pdf
- [SG-MTR] https://www.sako.global/rifle/t1x-mtr · [SG-UPR] https://www.sako.global/rifle/t1x-upr · [SG-HUN] https://www.sako.global/rifle/t1x-hunter · [SG-ACE] https://www.sako.global/rifle/t1x-ace-target · [SG-SER] https://www.sako.global/series/tikka-t1x
- [ACE-PR] https://www.sako.global/article/press-release-t3x-t1x-ace-rilfes
- [AR] https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/review-tikka-t1x-mtr/
- [SI] https://www.shootingillustrated.com/content/review-tikka-t1x-mtr-rifle/
- [EDM] https://www.everydaymarksman.co/equipment/tikka-t1x-22lr-review/
- [EGW] https://support.egwguns.com/hc/en-us/articles/56039078646555-Tikka-T3-T3x-T1x-Scope-Mount-Picatinny-Rail-Fitment-Guide
- [KRG] https://kineticresearchgroup.com/product/bravo-chassis-rimfire/
- [LUM] https://lumleyarms.us/tikka-t3-t3x-bedding-kit
- [BOYDS] https://www.boydsgunstocks.com/rapid-fire/tikka-t1x04ccf
- [XLR] https://xlrindustries.com/pages/faq · https://xlrindustries.com/products/element-chassis
- [PSE] https://www.pse-composites.com/products/pse-bottom-plate-fits-ctr-stock-with-tikka-t1x
- [AS1] https://forum.accurateshooter.com/threads/tikka-t1x-shoehorn-in-or-out.4106124/
- [AS2] https://forum.accurateshooter.com/threads/tikka-t1x-question.4086932/
- [AS3] https://forum.accurateshooter.com/threads/tikka-t1x-question.4142183/
- [GMK] https://www.gmk.co.uk/tikka-t1x-mtr
- [STA] https://www.suppressor-thread-adapter.com/product/microcomp-for-t1x/
- Beretta Australia MY22 UPR: https://berettaaustralia.com.au/t1x-upr-my22/
- Area 419 T1x rail: https://www.area419.com/product/tikka-t1x-scope-rail/
- Timney #430: https://timneydealers.com/tikka-t3/
- Rokslide (T3x shank, NOT T1x): https://www.rokslide.com/diy-tikka-barrel-swap/