Thompson/Center Arms Compass Rifle 7mm-08 Rem 22" Barrel 5 Rounds Synthetic Black Stock Blued
Building on a heritage of accurate, affordable firearms from a trusted American brand, the T/C Compass is a great choice for serious hunters on a budget. A feature-rich hunting rifle that is easy on the wallet, the Compass has a free-float barrel with 5R rifling and a threaded muzzle. The aluminum pillar bedding system positively locates the receiver for outstanding accuracy, and the bolt is electroless nickel-plated with Teflon for smoothness. It features a three-lug bolt design with a 60 degree lift for good scope clearance and a smooth, easy cycling action. The single-stage, adjustable trigger offers a crisp release for precision shooting, and the 3-position safety (with bolt lock) provides positive tactile feel, clear visibility and easy access. It has an ergonomic, lightweight stock for a classic look with modern contours, textured grip panels, and a soft rubber recoil pad. It uses a detachable, flush fit rotary magazine. The Compass comes with a detachable, flush fit rotary magazine, Weaver-style bases, and sling swivel studs.
Specifications :
- Category: Rifles Centerfire
- Action: Bolt
- Caliber: 7mm-08 Remington
- Barrel Length: 22"
- Capacity: 5+1
- Trigger: Adjustable
- Safety: Three Position
- Oal: 41"
- Weight: 7.25 lbs
- Stock Description: Synthetic Black
- Metal Finish: Blued
- Twist: 1:9"
- Barrel Description: Free-Floating Button-Rifled
- Muzzle: Threaded
- Sights: None, Drilled/Tapped
- Hand: Right
The information below comes from our Gun Caliber Dictionary and is for
general reference only. It does not describe the specifications of this
particular item.
Based on the 308 Winchester case necked down, the 7mm-08 Remington was an obvious and popular wildcat cartridge before its adoption by Remington in 1980. Performance is very similar to the 7x57 Mauser, except that the 7mm-08's 2.0457-inch case can be housed in short actions, and because it's a recent cartridge chambered to modern rifles 7mm-08 ammunition is loaded to higher pressure. The 7mm-08 has become extremely popular; like the 7x57 it is an ideal whitetail cartridge, and an excellent choice for hunters who want accuracy, efficiency, and versatility without a lot of recoil and muzzle blast. Both rifles and ammunition are offered by most manufacturers, with the most common load featuring a 140-grain bullet at 2860 fps. With this load and good bullets the 7mm-08 is adequate for elk, but is at its best for deer-sized game.
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Craig Boddington
