Tikka T1x upgrade with ORYX Chassis

[@omarhaltam]

thanks for the video, i have not seen another video on the Tikka T1X with the Onyx chassis i ordered the same build for my rifle as well…. thanks again

[@The4GunGuy]

Hi Omar! Thanks for the kind words and for watching my friend! You'll love the Tikka in that chassis.

[@Docsporseen1]

I just picked my T1X up a week or so ago. The plastic stock lasted as long as it took me to get an Oryx chassis. I did the Anarchy Outdoors trigger and mag release like you did. I've got an Arken SH-4 4-16x scope coming so I can get out next week to get it zeroed in.

[@The4GunGuy]

Nice! You'll love it, a great 22 LR. Thanks for watching Aaron!

[@SEAKPhotog]

Great stuff. I've got my T1x in an Oryx as well. Was out shooting today. Managed a .8 in, 10 shot group at 100 yards with SK Standard Plus. Best group of the day. Shooting from a bench with bipod and bag. Next time out I'll try some Eley as well (forgot it this morning 🤦🏻‍♂️). Now I've gotta go check out your ammo comparisons. So far at 50 yards I get great groups (.4 - .75) from any Eley, SK Standard Plus and Norma Tac-22. We don't have a consistent ammo supply in my neck of the woods and can't mail order stuff so I'm stuck shooting with whatever I can find which is a bit frustrating. But hell, it's all fun. Subbed.

[@The4GunGuy]

Hey SEAKPhotog!! Man, thanks for the great comments! Those are some great groups my friend and do try Eley Match and Tenex, they worked great in my T1x. Thanks for watching and shoot straight!

[@corneliuswowbagger]

I have an old Anschutz position rifle purchased used. Set to two ounces and I left it. This takes a little getting used to, then you just think the trigger into action.

[@The4GunGuy]

Hi Wowbagger! Man, that 2 oz is pretty light and yeah, I guess you do have to get used to that! Hey thanks for watching my friend!

[@earlcahn3688]

Excellent video. New subscriber. Thanks

[@The4GunGuy]

Hi Earl! Thanks so much my friend! It was a great little rifle before I went to the Vudoo.

[@mikkokulmala9681]

Thanks for good video, is this chassis compatible with Tikka T1X and T3X

[@wildnorthadventures]

I wonder how much the comp made a difference changing the harmonics of the barrel? I’ve been kind of hesitant to put one on mine cause it shoots so well but after watching this I think I might give it a try

[@The4GunGuy]

Hi Wild! When I was running this rifle, the compensator didn't make any difference at all, thanks goodness. You may want to look at a combo tuner/comp? Thanks for watching my friend!

[@michaelpaul4801]

List of parts used please.: or part numbers?

[@pauln1176]

love the video! I'm struggling finding the mag release...especially here in Australia...I'd love to know where you got it from or a part number or link so I can to do the same to mine. Thanks!!

[@The4GunGuy]

Hi Paul! Got the mag release through Anarchy Outdoors (www.anarchyoutdoors.com/tikka-t1x-extended-mag-release/)...Thanks for watching my friend!

[@fishingworldadmin8292]

Awesome video. Just wondering do I have to get a longer magazine? My original magazine that came with the gun will not lock up properly. Again thank you.

[@The4GunGuy]

Hi Fishingworlk! I didn't have to make any changes from a mag perspective, so not sure what you're challenge might be there. Thanks for watching my friend!

[@Zstreetfighter18]

Cool video, thx.

[@Dowan_Gim]

Thank you for nice video.

[@The4GunGuy]

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[@charlesfitzgerald6095]

Wow I have most the same up grades except for the muzzle break. Next time you test ammo shoot one group with & one group without the muzzle break. 22Lr doesn't need a muzzle break & it has been known to effect accuracy.

[@The4GunGuy]

Hi Charles! Funny you should say that. I actually run an Omega 300 suppressor with the 7.62 plates installed on it now just to add some weight to the front for balance. Thing shoots great out to 300 yards which is the max distance we shoot at our matches. Getting a Vudoo next week and putting that in a Manners TCS stock, so we'll see how that one shoots!

[@rolandtimario2362]

Advice on the ring(seekins) height for 30mm scope. I have the dip 25moa scope rail.

[@The4GunGuy]

Hi Roland! Thanks for the tip! I've finally figured it all out for this build and is working fine now. Stuck with the 30 moa rail and the zero stop on the Strike Eagle actually let's me reach out to 350 yards which is plenty. Getting a new Vudoo action in next week that has a 40 MOA rail on it so we'll see how that works out. Thanks for watching my friend!

[@wayneschenk5512]

Good job.

[@The4GunGuy]

Thanks Wayne!

[@Sisu2280]

Can I ask why you went the Oryx over the Bravo? Seems the Bravo is often the go to for most?

[@The4GunGuy]

Hi Ryan! It really came down to the fact that I run an MDT chassis on my 6.5 Creedmoor competition rifle and know their products. Oryx is an MDT company and in my research I read good things about them. The Bravo chassis is another EXCELLENT choice. The main thing for me was the ability to EASILY mount an arca rail so I could reuse all the accessories I have on my "big" rifle on this one. The Bravo has an easily mounted arca rail, so again, a really good choice. I'm really loving this stock. Hey thanks for watching and your inquiry my friend! Shoot Straight!

[@Sisu2280]

@@The4GunGuy thanks for the detailed response! The MDT looks great, and seems to be a couple hundred cheaper here in Australia than the Bravo. I just need to find a place to buy it. I'm not looking at running an Arca rail - just a picatinny rail for an Accu-tac bipod. Thanks again, I'll keep an eye on your videos!

[@The4GunGuy]

@@Sisu2280 I saw your other question about Gen 1 or Gen 2 but it doesn't show here. I'm not sure actually because on the ORYX website I ordered from there is only one version of the chassis. Sorry!

[@Sisu2280]

@@The4GunGuy haha yeah I deleted it because I worked it out for myself! Was watching Tampa flog the Packers. MDT do the chassis without the plastic rails, but you need to add the grip and the butt stock. It's a more exspensive option, closer to the Bravo in terms of price but it seems the chassis is 100% alloy.

[@margritski]

Is there a website where you can buy the tikka t1x complete upper without having to buy the entire rifle like an AR? I don’t seem to find it online

[@The4GunGuy]

Hi Margritski! It's hard to find just a barreled action for the T1x, so I would suggest you get on snipershide.com and search for one or just buy the cheapest version with a stock and replace the stock. The only challenge I had with the T1x was the ability to mount it in a chassis other than the MDT Oryx Chassis or KRG (Kinetic Research Group) Bravo chassis, but today there are other options out there such as the TIMBR Frontier Stock, LSS-XL Gen2 Chassis, or the La Chassis T1X Chassis System (which is the only one that comes with an ARCA rail)...Good luck in your search and thanks for watching my friend!

[@margritski]

I just ordered the La chassis T1x and I was looking for the complete upper so I can just add it on and that is where I’m having trouble finding what I need to compete the build. I didn’t want to have to buy a tikka t1x and then remove the chassis and slap the rest on my La chasis just seemed to be a waste of money but I guess I May have to do that as I cannot find parts you know. I wish they had options like the AR. I just don’t like the basic stocks on a rifle. If you find anything else please let me know. Thank you for the response. Nice build by the way.

[@The4GunGuy]

@@margritski It'll be better with the original chassis for resale, then sell the La Chassis separately. I always keep the "stock" equipment and when I resell, that's what I resell. Good luck with the build!

[@plrodrig123]

does the raised edge of the buttstock rear get in the way of pushing a cleaning rod through the barrel? I understand the cheek riser can be removed but does the cleaning rod bend when it hits the read raised edge? although one can use a brass jab and a fiberglass rod I am still concerned about the rod not entering parallel to the barrel and possibly damaging the lands. any experience with cleaning the barrel so far? also what size cleaning rod do you use?

[@The4GunGuy]

Hi Plrodrig123! I use a single (no sections) normal diameter long cleaning rod and it does bend every so slightly, but not enough to concern me. I also have switched to non-brass brushes, specifically the Tipton Rifle Nylon Bore Brush in .22 cal. Now, in speaking with the .22 "gods", it will take about 300,000 rounds to shoot out the barrel of a .22 cal, so I'll let my grandsons worry about that! And, using a Nylon bore brush, I'm not worried about any lands damage. Hope this helps and thanks a lot for watching my friend!

[@paulgoyette8222]

Damn it. Man, you just cost me another $500… great video!

[@The4GunGuy]

Thanks Paul! It's a great little rifle. BUT, if you're going to use it for PRS style matches, you might look another chassis for it. But if this is for plinking, then man what a great rig! Thanks for watching my friend!

[@run4b33r]

GO BIG RED!

[@francoistexier9914]

Hi! I am a French shooter. I bought an Oryx frame for my T1x and had to sand down the back of the magazine to be able to insert it. You too ?

[@The4GunGuy]

Hi Francois! I didn't have to do anything for the magazine to fit in mine. Very interesting that you had to sand that magazine down and hope all is working out well now? Thanks for watching my friend and Shoot Straight with that new rifle build!

[@francoistexier9914]

@@The4GunGuy I bought the stock used and on the box it says for Tikka Short Action. In theory, all T3 short action stocks are compatible but I think the stock for T1x is a bit different. Now everything is working fine, it's just a shame that I had to grind my magazine on my brand new rifle. x)

[@neinschlomo]

THANK YOU! What scope you running? It’s a beast!!! Also is this the exact same for a 17 hmr??

[@The4GunGuy]

Hi Tino! The scope is an Athlon Midas Tac I believe...Great budget scope. Pretty sure you could run the same setup for a 17 hmr, but double check the ORYX website to make sure. I really liked this rifle while I had it, but it was a bit hard to upgrade it with PRS competition options like a MPA, MDT, Manners, or other chassis/stocks where you can add a ton more weight. See my other videos on where I am today with my 22LR competition rifles. Thanks for watching my friend!

[@neinschlomo]

@@The4GunGuy thanks for the reply!! I just want a gun that’s not my creedmore or 308 and better than a 22 to kill a couple hours at the 200yd range. Thanks again.

[@Zstreetfighter18]

Is the stock also adjustable like an Ar15 or is this fix?

[@The4GunGuy]

Hi Z! This stock is not as adjustable as an AR-15, but I can extend the base plate using inserts which I have installed here. Thanks for watching my friend!

[@Zstreetfighter18]

@@The4GunGuy ok, how many plates are in the packages?

[@fatboy20010fatboy]

I also bought a T1X and recently picked up an Oryx chassis and I'm adding on a few things as you did...I see you up graded your mag release to the extended version..did you go with the plastic version or the T6061 metal release..? Did you find it to be beneficial and a must have or could you get by without it? I don't really like plastic so I'd probably opt for the aluminum but I'd like to hear you're thoughts? I see you sold it and picked up a voodoo..now thats a tack driver but dig out yer wallet howdy!

[@The4GunGuy]

Hi Larry! I'd go for the metal release as you said...Don't like the plastic. After upgrading it was a very nice rifle to shoot. I just needed more weight...My competition Vudoo is 20lbs and was never going to get the T1x to that weight. Thanks for watching my friend and good luck with the new build! You're gonna love it!

[@fatboy20010fatboy]

@@The4GunGuy Thanks for the info..I'll pick up the metal one.. I put an Arken EP5 5 x 25 x 56 on mine and it is a lunker for a 22 LR, I can't imagine toting around a 20 lb smoke pole but she's definitely rock steady without a doubt!! Keep those videos a coming! 😃

[@kimballscarr]

The interesting is the new chassis to original stock performance in variations Order noted in string of comparison - Match - club - Midas New Chassis .85/1.01/1.04 total variation .19 - Ave. group .967 - variation mean .117/.043/,073 - total average mean variation .078 - Best performance variation from mean +.039/-.035/-.005 Best performing in order - Midas, Club, Match based on variation from overall mean performance all ammo types, in fact Midas was 7x better performing over the others Original Stock 1.27/1.52/1.13 total variation .39 - Ave. group . 1.31 - variation mean .04/.21/.18 - total average mean variation .14 - Best performance variation from mean -.10/+.07/+.04 - Best performing in order - Midas, Club, Match based on variation from overall mean performance all ammo types, in fact Midas performed 2.5x better than Match, and 1.75x better than Club in performing better than the others. New Chassis to Original stock in overall mean variation all ammo types 1.79x better New Chassis to Original stock with Midas - 2.47x better New Chassis to Original stock with Club - 4.88x better New Chassis to Original stock with Match - 2.93x Worse meaning Match was 2.93x Better in original stock justoverall competition.

[@The4GunGuy]

Hi Kimball! WOW, you took it much farther than I did. Thanks for all this work! One of these days I'm going to do this test again, but use multiple boxes of the same ammo and take say 20 rounds from each box, then run the strings to see how consistent each brand/type is. Thanks again for watching and the great feedback!

[@kimballscarr]

@@The4GunGuy Its interesting to see the things looked at from little different perspective. People always look at the best grouping ammo, which is the last paragraph showing the competition between ammo types the chassis performed better with two but not one of the rounds, the standard stock was better. But to figure out the real value or improvement of piece of hardware like the chassis over a std. stock you have to look at all the types of ammo and compare overall to the overall averages, this netted a 1.79x better or 179% better consistency in groups. That is really good improvement for a change of a stock. What is interesting though the smallest group producing ammo in the chassis the Match ammo it turned out overall to be 2.93 or 293% worse in consistency over the standard stock, and this is what dragged down the overall to 179% improvement, without that you'd be at 700% + consistency improvement. So I'd suggest don't use the Match in the thing even though it shot the smallest group, why it is so inconsistent we would need to look further. Either the Midas or Club are far more consistent and therefore better for match use. You may find some cheapo ammo that works better than any of these. If you also tracked other parameters, like taking velocity measurements, and pressure measurements you would get a better evaluation. Velocity is pretty easy and good indication for practical use. Pressure is nice but harder to come by and more difficult and run expensive and you need a signal converter also... Pressure measurement now-a-days as you can purchase bond on strain gauges, but these will not show the detail some others do. However, those have less response rate sensitivity over piezo-crystal sensors, and getting one where you average anticipated pressure peak in in the 50%-66% of the full range of the sensor, is best. So that means you would need to look at having a separate sensor for different pressure ranges of cartridges, don't expect good data with one for a high pressure centerfire developing 80,000 psi peak for a 22 rimfire, with in the 25,000 psi peak. Oh, you would find c.u.p. is more an average pressure, and will not show actual peak so it trends lower.

[@The4GunGuy]

@@kimballscarr Thanks again for a detailed explanation my friend! I need to adjust the mount on my magneeto speed so I can pick up these smaller bullets, but plan to do that in the near future as well and will compare the ammo's again for consitency. This is the hardest part of 22 lr as you can't reload, so you're at the mercy of the manufacturers quality.