That issue resolved itself after about 100 rounds were fired during testing. Bolt lock-up on our evaluation gun was very tight, as evidenced by a bolt lift that took more effort than we would have expected to open or close the bolt. The 3-lug bolt is fitted with a spring-pin ejector and small but effective extractor. Like the other Compass models it gets 5R rifling and a threaded muzzle for a sound suppressor or brake. The Compact model - regardless of caliber - is fitted with shorter 16.50-inch barrel, making it very maneuverable when the going gets tight. The muzzles are threaded for suppressors or other muzzle devices, and a threaded muzzle cap is provided. The edges of each land do not cut into and deform the bullet jacket, resulting in less copper fouling in the grooves, greater bullet stability in flight, enhanced accuracy and a bore that’s a lot easier to clean. 5R rifling offers significant benefits to the hunter. A rifleman’s trigger, to be sure.Īll models are fitted with a free-floated, 16.25-inch, medium-contour barrel with 5R rifling at a twist rate appropriate for the cartridge. chambered evaluation rifle exhibited a clean, crisp trigger pull, measuring a consistent 3.4-pound pull weight, with no take-up, creep or stacking whatsoever. It is not user adjustable, but that’s not really necessary, as the trigger in our. The trigger is T/C’s Generation II internal-bade trigger. The T/C Compass II Compact includes a 3-position Model 70-type safety, which in the middle position locks the trigger while permitting the bolt to be opened to remove a round in the chamber. When I say “nearly every technical advancement in bolt-action rifles devised to date,” I’m not kidding. The included extended buttpad/spacer allows the end user to add 7/8 of an inch to the length of pull, yet some adults during testing actually preferred the shorter length of pull, as it came from the factory.Īnd the price is right, too-$405 or $575 with a Crimson Trace 3-9x44mm riflescope with rings, bases and lens covers (scope not available with.
The compact synthetic buttstock features a Monte Carlo-style cheek piece, raised traction panels on the pistol grip and forend and a compact length of pull of 12.50-inches. While it may not be the most elegant to look at, there’s no question that it has all the right stuff. and 6.5 Creedmoor-the new Thompson/Center Compass II Compact incorporates nearly every technical advancement in bolt-action rifles devised to date. Available chambered in four popular hunting calibers-.223 Rem./5.56mm NATO. The rifle in question is Thompson/Center’s new Compass II Compact Rifle. But here I am-enthusiastically embracing the reality of today’s marketplace-by lauding the virtues of a synthetic-stocked, blue-black metal finished hunting rifle with exemplary features that anyone can afford. I guess that’s just one of the things we “old guys” have to accept. There’s no question that the days of an affordably priced, bolt-action hunting rifle with a bright-blue metal finish and nicely figured walnut stock are long gone.
With a short 60-degree throw, cycling the bolt was quick that is, after some break-in time to loosen it up a bit. If you have questions about a COMPASS® recall, please contact Thompson/Center at 85.Īll Thompson/Center Arms ICON ®, VENTURE ® and DIMENSION ® rifles manufactured before June 13, 2013.By Bill Battles All the right features, adjustability and a sub-MOA performance guarantee … all for around $400 bucks Safety is paramount to us, so we are taking this measure to further enhance performance and to meet our customer expectations, with the goal of reducing the chance of an accidental discharge should the rifle be dropped. We have determined that there may be some instances, depending on the height and position of the rifle and other factors, where a chambered round may fire if the firearm is dropped with the safety in the fire position. Thompson/Center has identified a condition that may exist in some Compass rifles.
In the interest of consumer safety, we have initiated the following recalls to all for the prompt inspection and, if necessary, the repair of specific Thompson/Center firearms:Īll Thompson/Center Arms™ Compass® rifles Manufactured PRIOR TO september 16, 2016. In the interest of consumer safety, we have initiated the following recalls to all for the prompt inspection and, if necessary, the repair of specific Thompson/Center Accessories. If you have questions about a recall, please contact Thompson/Center Accessories at 87 or email Firearm Recalls