Thompson Center Bolt Action Rifles

**RockIsland** · March 17th, 2018, 12:32 PM

I was looking at the T/C Compass in .308 for a beginner hunting rifle for our son. I'd really prefer to get him a CZ or a Begara but funds are limited right now.

Theyre going for about $225 with the rebate. All the reviews I've seen are very positive.

The Venture looks a bit nicer and is about $100 more.

Does anybody have either one, and are you happy with it?

Thanks!

**pennlineman** · March 17th, 2018, 01:35 PM

My wife bought me a venture in .25-06 last spring. Like you I was some what reluctant about it. What I can tell you now is that it is one of the best shooting rifles I have. In fact I'm looking for an excuse to pick one up in .280 Remington.

The left hand target is typical of the groups I get with this rifle. This with factory Remington 120 gr Core lokt's. The range was 100 yards.

**RockIsland** · March 17th, 2018, 02:37 PM

Thanks for the reply Penn. Not bad shooting.

Everyone says they are very accurate, and can't be beat for the price.

It seems like a better way to go than a entry level Savage or Freedom Group Remington.

**pennlineman** · March 17th, 2018, 02:55 PM

I've never tried the others so won't comment one way or the other. I have a Tikka T-3 lite in .338 Win mag that is a real shooter, have had good luck with Weatherby Vanguards and Remington 700's. My 700's are older though. Even the ones that are the cheaper SPS's shoot well or I wouldn't keep them. The biggest issue with the TC's is that there is no aftermarket support at all. But I'm not going to mess with a rifle that shoots that well anyways. For the price they're hard to beat.