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Thumbhole choices for T1X
RIFLES
Q I have a Tikka T1X in .17 HMR. Does anyone make a thumbhole stock for it?
A Yes. The Tikka T1X rimfire essentially has the same bedding or footprint as its bigger brother, the T3X rifle, so any aftermarket stock that fits this will be suitable for your T1X.
The Sportsman Gun Centre supplies the very good Boyds laminated stocks from the US, which are available in a variety of styles, including the thumbhole model you like. They are a simple drop-in model as they mimic the T1X’s inletting profile exactly, so there’s no need for a gunsmith.
Alternatively, you could go for a home-grown laminate stock such as that supplied by Raytrade and made by Form, a Devon-based company. Again, there are quite a few models, but the
