Thompson/Center Dimension

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posted on March 18, 2013
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The idea of a switch-barrel rifle sounds interesting, right? It’s an intriguing thought for most riflemen and women, but typically the setback is the cost of the second barrel. Thompson/Center’s Dimension bolt-action may eliminate that issue: its list price is only $699; additional barrels are just $199.

T/C offers four caliber groups: the “A” group is .204 Ruger and .223 Rem.; “B” is .22-250 Rem., .243 Win., 7mm-08 Rem. and .308 Win.; “C” is .270 Win. and .30-06 Sprg.; “D” is 7mm Rem. Mag. and .300 Win. Mag. When demands warrants, the company envisions adding more calibers.

You can get a closer look at the Dimension below, in a video hosted by American Hunter Editor-in-Chief Scott Olmsted.

Technical Specifications:

Mechanism Type: bolt-action, switch-barrel, repeating, center-fire rifle
Caliber: .
204 Ruger, .223 Rem., .22-250 Rem., .243 Win., 7 mm-08 Rem., .308 Win., .270 Win., .30-’06 Sprg., 7 mm Rem. Mag., .300 Win. Mag.
Receiver:
machined aluminum
Barrel Length:
22" or 24"
Rifling:
5R; 1:9"-1:12" RH twist depending on caliber
Weight:
7 lbs. (empty)
Overall Length:
413⁄4"-433⁄4"
Magazine:
three-round detachable box, single-stack, polymer
Trigger:
single-stage, pull weight adjustable from 3 lbs., 8 ozs., to 5 lbs.
Sights:
none, Weaver bases factory-installed
Stock:
Monte Carlo style synthetic; length of pull, adjustable from 121⁄2"-131⁄2"; drop at heel 9/16";drop at comb, 3/4"
Accessories:
torque tool, Weaver scope bases
Suggested Retail Price:
$679

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