Buy and sell quality consigned and used outdoor gear CHEAP at Geartrade! Thompson Center Recoil Pad Rifle Parts All Auction Buy It Now 4 Results 2 filters applied Type For Gun Make Gauge/Caliber Material Color Condition Buying Format Delivery Options All Filters Used Limbsaver Classic Precision Fit Recoil Pad fits T/C Encore/Omega Rubber $25.00 0 bids $5.45 shipping 2d 22h or Best Offer The Power Rod comes standard on the Encore Pro Hunter and is also available as a T/C Authentic Accessory on the Triumph Bone Collector. The test rifle, which was chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, weighed right at seven pounds without an optic. In the midst of the hunt, QLA can help save you precious time when loading that second shot. pull with a crisp break for precision shooting. I wouldnt recommend it. They will return your rifle with a 5.5 lb trigger pull. In the 1941 book The Modern Gunsmith Vol. Not in that Walmart, nor in one or two others I checked out of curiosity. It swings smoothly forward from its rear safe setting to the middle spot that allows opening the bolt with the safety still engaged, and fully forward to the fire setting. TC Compass rifle review - Overall With an MSRP of only $399, the T/C Compass rifle has managed to squeeze a LOT performance into a relatively modestly priced package. JavaScript is disabled. Get 15% off when you spend $150+ with code ED15. The Compass II comes with a Weaver-style, 2-piece scope mount already installed. The Compass comes with a guarantee to shoot one-inch, three-shot groups at 100 yards. First, the bolt head is oblong shaped like your thumb from the first knuckle to the tip rather than round. 3. it's not bad shooting because when the adrenaline gets going, Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2016. I got back home and immediately ordered the LimbSaver Airtech 10805. Although I had to pay my local gun shop a $35.00 fee for registration I still only paid $250.00 for a brand new deer rifle! This block also beds the receiver ring. I t is slightly too wide at the bottom part of the stock, but this doesn't affect performance. Thanks. Subscriber Services. I will be shooting it a lot more before November, But, what a first impression! Then, it would be time to go hunting. The XPR Sporter has some other, higher-quality features meant to aid accuracy. You are using an out of date browser. . Noticeable reduction in recoil when installed on a 30-06. Tightening the front receiver screw locks the lug and bottom of the receiver together. Dependable. With moderate optimism, the Compass was shot at targets at 100 yards. Choose model, in this case, Compass. Most three-shot groups still had a bothering vertical spread. Manufacturer: Thompson Center Model: Venture Predator Model Number: 10175470 Caliber: 308 Win, 223 Rem, 22-250, 204 Ruger Barrel: Medium Weight, 5R rifling Barrel Length: 22" (559mm) Twist: 1:12" RH (.308), 1:10" RH (.300 Win Mag) Magazine: 3 Round DBM Trigger: Adjustable, 3.5-5 lbs Stock: Composite Stock with Hogue Rubberized Camo Panels Recently, I noticed 6.5 Creedmoor ammo and not just one kind, but three brands in various weights, with lead and polymer tips in several Walmarts. Many of the links on Gear-Report.com are affiliate links. Firearm Features 5R Rifling Free-Floated Barrel Weaver-Style Bases 60 Bolt Lift for Scope Clearance 3-Position Safety with Bolt Lock Effective Recoil Pad Positive, Single-Stage Trigger Detachable Rotary Box Magazine Pillar Bedded Action Firearm Specifications Manufacturer: Thompson Center Arms Model: Compass Model #: 10059 12 gauge slugs are NOTHINGthis thing is an angelic fluffy pillow on your shoulder! Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2022. Those groups were actually pretty good for a skinny barreled rifle, but the groups were not an inch, like the rifles accuracy guarantee promised. The action is junk and there are no real aftermarket stock or magazine options for it. Uwharrie Trail 2019 Thru Hike Trip Report. Thompson/Center uses 5R rifling in its barrels. That means the rifling stops just short of the end. A rubber coil of arcs, that when placed at a precise location in the stock, achieves the maximum amount of shock absorption possiblemore than any stock innovation on the market today. The action is junk and there are no real aftermarket stock or magazine options for it. Coupon Code: cerakote20. Thanks. . Weight: 7.3 lb. Have a gun that kicks the crap out of your shoulder? A rifle that can handle that is more than OK, and the Patriot measures up. Reduces felt recoil by 43% (when combined with the LimbSaver recoil pad). The whole setup, rifle and all, has a suggested price of about $540, so the scope isnt necessarily a high-end optic. The Compass IIs suggested retail price of $405 is lower than both the Ruger American Rifle ($489) and the Winchester XPR ($549). I shot about 20 rounds through a synthetic stock Remington .30-06 to dial in a new scope last weekend. A suppressor isnt a necessity. Muzzle threading is even and clean. For testing given that this is a moderately-priced rifle I topped it with a similarly middle-of the-road scope, a Nikon long-range hunting reticle 3-9X40. It has softer edges, something the company says leads to less bullet deformation, less fouling in the grooves and, ultimately, better accuracy over longer time. $44.99 SKU:55317847 Out of stock Quick View. Much to my surprise it is very effective. Unlike other muzzleloaders, QLA allows the hunter or shooter to quickly and easily load their muzzleloader by incorporating a false muzzle design into the end of the barrel. This article is over a year old and the trigger work you mentioned was only required on the very first batch of rifles, which were almost exclusively sent to media for reviews. Out of Stock - Backorder OK . When he told me the Compass typically sells for $399, I decided I had to try one. The complete rifle weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces. Are there any gotchas when it comes to rebarrelling them? Mag Length of Pull: 12.5" - 13.5" Overall Length: 41" Weight: 7.25 lbs. I've had 2 shotguns, and I've purchased one for both. A .75-inch thick block in the stock between the lug and the magazine soaks up recoil. Longer rifles can be a real burden in box or ground blinds and in tree stands. The trigger guard molded into the synthetic stock gives the rifle a cost-conscious look. This is interesting, as i was told only a handful of customers got rifles impacted by the recall. Even at 200 yards, groups much smaller than 2 inches usually closer to 1.25 were the norm. I picked one up in 6.5cm last night for $200 and will tear it down to the action. I'd just shoot the thing til it doesn't shoot any more and then get a new one. Still, the bullets cracked rocks on a hillside. Fit pretty well on Winchester M70 synthetic stock I did have to modify the bottom screw hole with a file to match up with the original recoil pad. PSA's Daily Deals: The best way to go broke saving money. In this Thompson Center Compass vs Ruger American review, we help you figure out which one is better in terms of value, quality, and ease of use. In 2016, at the height of the budget bolt-action rifle wars, Thompson/Center released its $400 Compass rifle. Weather Shield receiver, Flex Tech Stock/Sims Recoil pad, fiber optic sights, tip-up barrel . Im a fan of the rotary magazine, although the rifle did fail to pick up a round on a couple occasions. Let us help! Worth the money. Maybe utilitarian is a better way to put it. It is held to the receiver by a takedown bolt which anchors the barrel lug to the receiver lug. I didnt adjust the trigger; it broke well, without being too touchy, as is from the factory. It uses a detachable, flush fit rotary magazine. The Compass receiver ring is bedded in the stock differently than other rifles. The trigger guard molded into the synthetic stock gives the rifle a cost-conscious look. Perhaps the card kept the forearm from slapping the barrel, or it dampened barrel vibration. That got better as the rifle was broken in. | Mine was a great rifle until trigger recall. Hands cold and wet? Effective Recoil Pad; Positive, Single-Stage Trigger; Detachable Rotary Box Magazine; Pillar Bedded Action; . Soft rubber recoil pad gives maximum felt recoil reduction. I have been able to zero my scope. No tools, no mess, just a 90 degree turn to remove. Mon-Fri: 8:00am-9:00pm EST But its there. The Federal Trade Commission requires that companies like Gear Report disclose any relationship we have with brands when we produce content about a product or service. Two things about the bolt are noteworthy. Environmental testing proves Weather Shield is 50 times more corrosion resistant than stainless steel alone. Creedmoor? she asked. Reduces felt recoil by 43% (when combined with the LimbSaver. . It uses a detachable, flush fit rotary magazine. But the ample pad on the XPR is meant to deaden it using what Winchester terms "inflex technology." It's supposed to direct the energy on recoil down and away from your face. The barrel was free-floated; a thick piece of paper easily slid between the barrel and the stocks barrel channel. Limbsaver Recoil Pad, for Comp. Before recall adjusted to 3.7lbs. Shooting in @50 yds as I always do, off an old Lohman sight vise and within 5 shots had the last 2 inside a 1 bull. I paid $225 for the thing and it shoots 1/2 moa. I have another limb saver on a different gun and the screw holes lined up, but the pad was not a perfect fit Don't expect a 100% factory fit. If the rifle was mine, I would replace the unsightly card with a band of bedding compound across the barrel channel a couple of inches behind the forearm tip. The Compass. The stock also features a rubber pad that lets shooters scope with the recoil. Contact Us. . If looking to acquire an automated powder-charge dispensing unit to speed up precision reloading, don't judge the RCBS ChargeMaster Lite powder scale and dispenser by its name; the Little Green machine packs a heavy-weight punch with speed and accuracy. The barrel is the only redeemable quality. Right out of the box, its a fine hunting tool, which is ultimately what its meant to be. Benelli Lupo Bolt-Action Rifle Line Expanded with New Chamberings, Remington .50-70 Rolling Block History: New York's Pick to Arm Its National Guard, .375 H&H Mag. I have a Winchester Model 70 7mm Rem. Put it in the center position and you can work the bolt, to load and unload, but not fire. After 350 hours of exposure to normal environmental elements, stainless steel showed rust and wear while Weather Shield remained unaffected. Not a perfect fit but not bad. These work VERY well to reduce felt recoil. The T/C Compass has a three-position safety. Its fast, flat shooting and, maybe most importantly, effective at taking white-tailed deer, the nations most popular big game species. The company guarantees 3-shot minute-of-angle accuracy with premium ammunition. All of this is built in to the stock of the gun to give you, the shooter, better performance and comfort in the field. It was functional, and sturdy enough. Contact Us. Got this for my Mossberg 590, I had to buy an adapter to get it on my Magpul stock, but oh boy! This is one of the more lightweight & compact options, weighing just 3 ounces. These commissions do not add any cost to the end customers purchase. Still . It joins a very crowded field of low priced, bolt action, centerfire rifles, but offers several features that might well sway customers. The slender forearm is shaped with a ledge on each side with a row of V-shaped tread for the fingers to grasp. Shooting a 300 Win Mag is no joke. All Rights Reserved. Not gonna get much better with a $300-400 custom barrel. Shop special Everybody Adventure products today! Thompson/Center now offers bolt-action rifles at three price levels: the Dimension, Venture and Compass. I used the template from the mfg's website to verify that this is the one I needed too, so the reason I give this 4 stars and not 5 is that it is not a perfect fir on my 7mm mag. tca_customerservice@tcarms.com, International: 1.866.730.1614 They do help with recoil so I will tolerate a the slight imperfections. And also have had the same experience with the performance. In short order, T/C decided to improve on the original trigger design, and the Compass II was born. This is a great rifle which I just leave on the ATV at the price I dont care if it gets banged up but is accurate and dependable. This system, when applied to the barrel and other critical metal parts, makes the gun nearly impervious to rust. I got back home and immediately ordered the LimbSaver Airtech 10805. The TC Compass has proven itself a sub-MOA shooter at the range and a capable hunting rifle in the field. While hunting, it's not bad shooting because when the adrenaline gets going, I don't notice the kick really. If you're looking for a new hunting gun, the Compass II offers excellent bang for your buck. Set in the middle position, it still engages the safety but allows opening the bolt. There was a lot of flex to the forearm when I squeezed the barrel and tip of the forearm together with my thumb and index finger. 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The detachable, 4-round magazine clips in and out reliably, though, like so many on the market today, is all plastic. Save 20% off Fenix Elite Series Cerakote Flashlights - Use coupon code CERAKOTE20. I cant imagine that any new Compass rifles available from a high volume store like Cabelas would need to have work done. Sea Eagle FastTrack 465FT Pro 3-Person Inflatable Kayak Package - Sale Price: $1449.00, Retail Price: $2110.00 (31% Off) Expires: March 3, 2023, Pearl Izumi | Select Gloves Men's | Size Small In Black - Sale Price: $15.94, Retail Price: $28.00 (43% Off) Expires: March 3, 2023, Sperry Women's Saltwater Duck Boots - Size 10 - Sale Price: $74.99, Retail Price: $110.00 (32% Off) Expires: March 3, 2023, 30% Off MSRP - Faction Candide 3.0 Skis - Now $559.30, Was $799.00 ($239.70 Savings) Expires: March 3, 2023. I dont see it as a systemic problem with TC or the Compass rifle line. With that in mind, I tested three 6.5 Creedmoor bolt action rifles new, or relatively so, to the market. Guess I better buy one to try it out. Now I love this rifle. Quick Load Accurizor (QLA), is yet another T/C technology that is standard on all T/C muzzleloaders. Shop Thompson Center Encore and Omega Sims Recoil Pad No Fitting Required 7847 | 4.5 Star Rating on 2 Reviews for Thompson Center Encore and Omega Sims Recoil Pad No Fitting Required 7847 + Free Shipping over $49. so the reason I give this 4 stars and not 5 is that it is not a perfect fir on my 7mm mag. The tang safety on the right side, meanwhile, is easy to reach, if a bit stiff. A folded plastic card wedged between the barrel and forearm helped improve accuracy during range testing. The three-lug bolt has a sliding tab extractor on the face of one of the lugs. That compliments the matte blueing on the barrel and receiver. That would not work with the Compass, because its recoil lug would fail to seat in the slot in the bottom of the receiver ring. Products [116] Sort by: 1 2 3 Next Page View All. If you dont see a disclosure policy on a blog or review site, that reviewer may be violating the law or acting unethically. Thompson Center T/C Compass II Compact 6.5 Creedmoor 16.5" 12536 Description: Manufacturer: Thompson Center Arms Model: T/C COMPASS II Compact SKU: 12536 . The bolt has little play during cycling, as it is kept aligned by a tight fit inside the receiver bridge and a flat on the bottom of the bolt that fits in a slot in the bottom of the rear of the receiver. there service dept. Available on various Triumph, Triumph Bone Collector and T/C Venture Weather Shield rifles. Anything is better than the hard rubber pad that came on it. I have similar issues with scope mounts coming loose and have started putting the weaker threadlocker on them is it blue or purple? I expect the round will continue to grow in popularity. But the ample pad on the XPR is meant to deaden it using what Winchester terms inflex technology. Its supposed to direct the energy on recoil down and away from your face. Other than this I have no problems with my rifle and as far as being stiff it is getting smoother every time I shoot it. The rifle shot adequately with most loads. To me, the action screw coming loose was on me for not checking them after I had shot the rifle a bit. If you dont see a disclosure policy on a blog or review site, that reviewer may be violating the law or acting unethically. I try to do a lot of my outdoors shopping in small mom and pop-type stores. Especially not in comparison to the many boxes of 30-30s, 270s, .30-06s and even .308s. My main problem with my other rifle I think relates to I added length to the gun stock with a recoil pad I didn't want to cut the rifle stock thus the reason I had to use extended scope rings. That band placed some upward pressure on a barrel, like Whelen described, to dampen its vibration during firing. It has an ergonomic, lightweight stock for a classic look with modern contours, textured grip panels, and a soft rubber recoil pad. purchased the gun for $292.86 with tax out the door, with the rebate my final cost is $217.86. Gear-Report.com, through our parent company Cress Sales and Marketing LLC, is an affiliate of a wide range of companies, many of which offer products which may interest Gear-Report.com readers. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. And check the screws for tightness. This classic recoil pad has a lot to offer. Soft rubber recoil pad gives maximum felt recoil reduction; Three-lug 60 degree lift bolt provides good scope clearance and a smooth, easy cycling action; The results are better consistency of accuracy from shot to shot, greater bullet stability over multiple shots, and ultimately, a rifle that's easier to clean thoroughly. That is, when the front guard screw is tightened the tip of the forearm should press up against the bottom of the barrel about five pounds pressure.. The bolt likewise has spiral grooves, reminiscent of the twisting in a soft-serve ice cream cone. (as tested), 5R rifling, threaded 5/8x24, 1:8 twist Overall Length: 42 in. The model I tested was a Patriot Vortex Scoped Combo. Three shots, with all of the holes touching, able to be covered by a dime, thats how good things got when I was on my game. Thompson/Center teamed up with Sims Vibration Laboratory, Inc., known for their recoil reduction technology, to develop a process that absorbs muzzleloader shock and vibration. So there were three loads that fulfilled Thompson/Center Compasss accuracy guarantee. Effective Recoil Pad Positive, Single-Stage Trigger Detachable Rotary Box Magazine Pillar Bedded Action Firearm Specifications Caliber: 30-06 Springfield Barrel Length: 22 - 5R Rifling Overall Length: 41.5 Finish: Blued Stock: Composite Capacity: 5+1 Detachable Box Magazine Trigger: Adjustable Length of Pull: 13.5 Weight: 7.25 lbs. Most bullets are touching each other on paper. USA: 1.866.730.1614 This rifle is one made for that, and well worth the money. Trigger: single-stage; 3-5-lb. Mag., .350 Legend. I t is slightly too wide at the bottom part of the stock, but this doesn't affect performance. Reach him at 412-838-5148 or bfrye@535mediallc.com. The Gen II model features a bladed design and breaks between three and four pounds. PAs 2019-20 deer harvest estimates released, Use jerkbaits to catch cold water saugeyes, other game fish, Turkey calls, bike fishing and more outdoor news, Coronavirus prompts changes to PA trout stocking, trout season, Mallards continue to impact waterfowl seasons. Made . Photo courtesy of Thompson/Center Arms. Of course, a rifles got to perform to have any real value. Much of the architecture from the original model has found its way into the Compass II, which is a good thing. Thompson/Center Venture II Specs Type: 3-lug bolt action Caliber: .223, .243, 6.5 Creedmoor (tested), .270 Win., 7mm Rem. The 6.5 Creedmoor is an accurate round.Bob Frye/Everybody Adventures. The included recoil pad was effective, although I don't find 6.5mm Creedmoor to be hard kicking. 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The T/C Compass II Compact features a 16.5" barrel with an interchangeable, extended butt pad for length of pull adjustments from 12.5" to 13.375". The bolt meanwhile, is crisp, operating with a 60-degree angle so theres plenty of clearance around a scope. The black injection-molded synthetic stock is fairly plain. The tread is also molded into the sides of the grip. I've had 2 shotguns, and I've purchased one for both. With a card wedged between the barrel and forearm, Federal 165-grain Fusion bullets grouped much better. And it seems to just plain work. 3-lug bolt with 60 lift Lightweight synthetic stock Aluminum pillar bedding Free-floated barrel Adjustable trigger 3-position safety Match grade barrel with 5R rifling But the past few times shooting the gun at the range for practice/ fun with the stock recoil pad.it was starting to not be fun at all. Whichever, it worked. This pad is designed for the Thompson Center Encore, Black Diamond, and Omega. Mine performed that way. Whats really nice, though, is the bold release button located just in front of it.
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