Solomonson
Member
I have long been thinking about setting up an "open" rifle (red dot and compensator) for Rimfire Challenge action shooting competition. I was reading about the Thompson/Center Arms T/CR22 and it seems like it's close to being ready to go for ~$285.00:
- Machined aluminum receiver with an integral Picatinny rail.
- It's light -- #4.4.
- Magpul designed stock well-suited for action shooting.
- Pre-threaded for compensator.
- Accepts trigger groups (including BX) and magazines designed for Ruger 10/22.
- Last shot hold-open feature (when using T/C mags.)
- Stock fiber optic sights for possible Limited Class competition.
- Best of all, based on Youtube feedback from some reputable people, this thing flat-out runs reliably on just about any 22LR ammo.
It's possible to spend quite a bit more (easily 2x-4x) to get these features in a Ruger 10/22 based firearm, or another based on the 10/22 (e.g. Magnum Research MLR.)
Is the T/CR22 as good a deal as it appears -- is it T/C (Smith & Wesson) attempting to take a bite out of its main competitor, or am I missing something? I realize the old Thompson/Center 22 Classic was not a reliable firearm, but the T/CR22 is based upon a long-proven design.
Thanks.
- Machined aluminum receiver with an integral Picatinny rail.
- It's light -- #4.4.
- Magpul designed stock well-suited for action shooting.
- Pre-threaded for compensator.
- Accepts trigger groups (including BX) and magazines designed for Ruger 10/22.
- Last shot hold-open feature (when using T/C mags.)
- Stock fiber optic sights for possible Limited Class competition.
- Best of all, based on Youtube feedback from some reputable people, this thing flat-out runs reliably on just about any 22LR ammo.
It's possible to spend quite a bit more (easily 2x-4x) to get these features in a Ruger 10/22 based firearm, or another based on the 10/22 (e.g. Magnum Research MLR.)
Is the T/CR22 as good a deal as it appears -- is it T/C (Smith & Wesson) attempting to take a bite out of its main competitor, or am I missing something? I realize the old Thompson/Center 22 Classic was not a reliable firearm, but the T/CR22 is based upon a long-proven design.
Thanks.