Thompson Center .22 rifle

bama55

July 03, 2002 23:12

Anyone tried the Thompson/Center .22 rifle? Are they any
good?

Don't send flowers when I die. Send money now, I can buy more ammo.

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  CS8161

  July 04, 2002 05:44

  They are very well made, accurate rifles. They also come thru with very nice walnut stocks. A shooting buddy has one and he loves it. I shot it and really liked the way it handled.
  
  Chris8161
  Admit nothing, deny everything, demand proof!

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  Nighthawk

  July 04, 2002 06:30

  They deserve the same respect as the encore series.They are really a good gun.
  
  
  Good luck.
  
  Rugster

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  Pearyw

  July 04, 2002 07:44

  I bought one in December and have been pleased, with good ammo it will shoot 1/2" groups at 50 yards. Magazines have been hard to get. The 5 round mags are available at the moment from Cheaper than Dirt. I contacted Thompson Center and was told that the 10 round mags will not be available till sometime this summer.

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  spclark

  July 04, 2002 12:50

  That's what they said LAST year, Pearyw. I bought one in late spring, 2001. I like it a lot - on a good day (not too much coffee) & with a particular preference for ammunition it'll shoot 1" groups at 100 yards off a benchrest. I put a 24x 'scope on mine for some informal club competitions & didn't embarass myself with it. It's well-made, the stock is beautifully finished, and I'd like a 10-round mag or two as well but they're just not here... yet. Compared to some semi-auto 22's it's a bit tricky to remove the bolt, if you're inclined to do a thorough cleaning, but can be done quickly with some practice.

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  bama55

  July 04, 2002 15:56

  Thanks to all of you for the info.
  
  Don't send flowers when I die. Send money now, I can buy more ammo.

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