Why the TKX22 Light Rifle is Worth It

Earlier this year, TANDEMKROSS released the TKX22 Light Rifle. As our first complete firearm, it’s a huge milestone for the company. We’ve been making good guns great for 14 years. Part by part, we have become masters of the 10/22® ecosystem. After years of perfecting every piece of the puzzle, we know how to combine them better than anyone else.

At three pounds and six ounces unloaded, this top-tier plinker is packed to the brim with features that make it a fully loaded premium option you cannot get anywhere else. The Magpul® MOE® X-22 stock offers space perfect for accessories like bipods or ARCA rails, while M-LOK® on the barrel begs for sights, lights, optics, and more.

Standard ½"x28 muzzle threads make this a perfect suppressor host. The adjustable fiber optic sights also make it ready for the range right out of the box. All TKX22 Light Rifles ship with a 3-lb trigger pull with adjustability from 2.5–5lbs. Shipping with a TK DoubleKross Magazine gives you double the rounds without the hassle. The DoubleKross brings rotary mag reliability while being smaller and lighter than a 15-rounder.

When choosing a lightweight premium .22 rifle, the difference is in the details. Weight, included magazine count and capacity, optic and accessory mounting, user adjustability, and overall build quality all combine to affect how a rifle feels and performs. The TANDEMKROSS TKX22 Light Rifle was designed to bring those details together in one premium rimfire package, built on a foundation of over a decade of experience and user feedback.

Being 3.375 lbs unloaded makes the TKX22 Light Rifle the lightest in its class. This narrowly edges out even the Ruger® 10/22® Carbon Fiber which sits at 3.5 lbs and comes in significantly lighter than other comparable premium options such as the Volquartsen Lightweight 22 LR with Open Sights (6.2lbs), KIDD .22LR Classic Ultra Lightweight Sporter Rifle (5lbs), or TacSol X-RING VR® Gen2 (4.8lbs). This lean, utilitarian rifle is easy to transition from one target to the next, carry through the woods, and handle at the range.

The TKX22 Light Rifle also stands out for its included 20-round DoubleKross Magazine. While the other rifles listed typically include one 10-round magazine, the TKX22 offers increased capacity and convenience right out of the box. One DoubleKross Magazine houses two separate 10-round compartments, effectively the same as carrying two factory 10-round mags. Thanks to its clear mag body, you can easily identify your loaded mags from your empties. DoubleKross Magazines also utilize reliable rotary mag construction for superior performance while being smaller in size and weighing less than extended capacity stick mags.

Flexibility for mounting accessories is another key consideration. All rifles in the chart feature M-LOK® on the stock for things like bipods or ARCA rails. The TKX22 Light Rifle, however, is the only model available with M-LOK® on the barrel. This presents unique opportunities for mounting optics, lights, lasers, thermals, and more directly to the barrel. Additional optic and accessory mounting space is available on the receiver’s integrally machined picatinny rail. Being integrally machined to the receiver gives the user a solid, ready-to-use method for mounting optics that helps retain zero by eliminating screws that may want to walk out of threaded holes that may also strip over time.  Speaking of accessories, the Light Rifle’s ½"x28 threaded barrel allows you to install a wide array of suppressors, compensators, muzzle brakes, flash hiders, or other muzzle devices to suit your specific use case.

The TKX22 Light Rifle includes iron sights by default, making it range-ready as soon as you open the box without needing to separately source an optic or sights. TANDEMKROSS’s M-LOK® fiber optic sight set features a windage- and elevation-adjustable rear sight. The front sight also features a unique design that makes the light pipe easy to replace should the original light pipe break or be lost. This also makes it easy to swap if the shooter wants a different color front light pipe. For the riflemen that prefer peep sights, TANDEMKROSS’s Eagle Eye Rear Peep Sight can be used to replace the rear fiber optic blade.

TANDEMKROSS has been known for triggers for years. The Manticore LITE Trigger Assembly installed on the TKX22 features an adjustable trigger pull weight ranging from approximately 2.5 to 5 lbs. It also includes adjustability for over-travel, giving more control over trigger feel and performance. These features help make the rifle adaptable for a wide range of shooting preferences and setups, including disciplines like Steel Challenge or Appleseed.

At $1,449.99 MSRP, the TKX22 Light Rifle sits competitively priced among other premium lightweight .22 rifles while leading the pack in features. Compared to other top-shelf options, the TKX22 delivers weight savings, unique optic and accessory compatibility, additional magazine capacity, and user adjustability.

Anyone who has spent time handling premium rifles knows they provide an elevated range experience. You feel it in the balance, the controls, the way the rifle handles, and the attention to detail put into every single part of the build. Different tools have different jobs, and your specific needs and preferences will ultimately determine which of them is right for you. If you’re looking for a lightweight premium rimfire rifle, but aren't sure where to begin your search, the TKX22 Light Rifle should absolutely be at the top of your list.

NOTES:

• Information provided by manufacturers’ self-published information is available to the public on their product description webpages. Metrics accurate as of time of publishing (July 17, 2026).
• TANDEMKROSS 20rd DoubleKross Magazine availability may be subject to state or local magazine capacity restrictions.
• TANDEMKROSS TKX22 Light Rifle and KIDD .22LR Classic II Ultra Lightweight Sporter Rifle both feature trigger pull weight adjustability as opposed to comparable offerings with fixed pull weights.