Thompson/Center Arms Unveils New For 2020 Bolt-Action Lineup

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posted on January 3, 2020
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Thompson/Center Arms has introduced an extensive center-fire rifle lineup for 2020 to include its new T/C Compass Utility, T/C Compass II, and T/C Venture II bolt-action rifles. The new T/C Compass II, T/C Compass II Compact, and Venture II rifles incorporate T/C’s new Generation II trigger system. The company has also introduced the new T/C Compass Utility, a budget-priced entry-level sporting rifle. Each of the new bolt-action rifle lines features Thompson/Center’s 5R rifling and M.O.A. accuracy guarantee, and provides features and value at a variety of price points for today’s hunter and shooter. 

“A key feature within the update is the new T/C Generation II trigger system,” said Lane Tobiassen, president of Smith & Wesson. “Taking cues from the long-range shooting world, the Generation II trigger has been designed to improve in-field accuracy, building confidence to make the shots that count.”

Each rifle is available in multiple calibers and configurations. 

T/C Compass Utility  

  • Chambered in .223 Rem./5.56 NATO, .243 Win., 6.5 Creedmoor, .270 Win., .308 Win., and .30-06 Sprg.
  • 5R rifling and M.O.A. accuracy guarantee

Scoped combinations available with boresighted T/C 3-9x40 optic
MSRP: Starting at $359

T/C Compass II 

  • NEW Thompson/Center Generation II Trigger System provides crisp, light 3 to 4 lb. trigger pull weight
  • Chambered in .223 Rem./5.56 NATO, .243 Win., 6.5 Creedmoor, .270 Win., .308 Win., 30-06 Sprg., 7 mm Rem. Mag., and .300 Win. Mag.
  • Available in T/C Compass II Compact versions, featuring a 16.5” barrel with an interchangeable, extended butt pad for length of pull adjustments from 12.5” to 13.375” to fit a broad range of hunters and shooters with different thicknesses of clothing as the seasons change
  • Threaded muzzle for use with compensators, muzzle brakes, and suppressors
  • 5R rifling and M.O.A. accuracy guarantee

Scoped combinations available with boresighted Crimson Trace 3-9x40 optic
MSRP: starting at $405

T/C Venture II

  • NEW Thompson/Center Generation II Trigger System provides crisp, light 3 to 4 lb. trigger pull weight
  • Available in .223 Rem./5.56 NATO, .243 Win., 6.5 Creedmoor, .270 Win., .308 Win., 30-06 Sprg., 7 mm Rem. Mag., .300 Win. Mag, and .350 Legend
  • Threaded muzzle for use with compensators, muzzle brakes, and suppressors
  • Hogue grip panels provide a sure grip in all weather conditions
  • Weather Shield exterior metal coating for enhanced corrosion resistance
  • 5R rifling and M.O.A. accuracy guarantee

MSRP starting at $525

For more, visit tcarms.com.

 

 

 

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