T/C Dimension

steveNChunter · February 10, 2013, 06:09 PM

Just wondering about the new Dimension from Thompson/Center. Its an interesting concept.

Anyone have one, shot one? What did you think of it? Was it accurate? Is the interchangeability on a bolt gun a good idea or does it hurt the gun overall? Is it worth the $600 or so otd for a new one plus the cost of additional barrels, bolts, and magazines? Or are you better off buying up a bunch of Ruger Americans or something in that price range in each caliber you want?

If I'm not mistaken T/C gives their MOA guarantee with this rifle just like their other bolt actions.

Im slightly skeptical of it but if it works as good as T/C says it does it would be nice

johnwilliamson062 · February 11, 2013, 01:01 PM

I can't get excited until they release a few pistol receivers.

steveNChunter · February 12, 2013, 06:22 AM

That would be cool, it seems as though either nobody on here has one or they dont think enough of them to waste their time posting. That may be a sign...

johnwilliamson062 · February 14, 2013, 02:04 AM

The fault of the Encore is really that by the time you pay for the barrel and optics you aren't that far off a dedicated bolt gun. If there was a way to easily use the same optic for each barrel and adjust the zero it might work better. Economically you don't end up ahead with the set-up and you really have LESS utility than dedicated guns.
With the dimension you add in bolt and magazine costs.

PTS1 · February 14, 2013, 12:10 PM

Until they bring down the cost of their barrels, I don't think they will sell. At $320 a barrel, you can get a good dedicated bolt rifle (ex. ruger american) for just $30 more. No fuss about changing barrel, just grab and go. About the only benefit right now is saving a little space in you safe.

steveNChunter · February 14, 2013, 06:35 PM

I agree PTS1. I like the idea if it were cost effective. I'd like to hear from somebody that has one to see if they are satisfied with it for the money they spent.

was123 · February 16, 2013, 07:46 AM

TC has done a fabulous job of marketing their over priced products. I fell for the Encore hype only to be let down by poor accuracy. No way would I part with my cash for possibly the ugliest bolt gun ever invented.

warbirdlover · February 17, 2013, 06:15 PM

Yeah, but Jim Shockey uses one.....

Cowboy_mo · February 17, 2013, 08:54 PM

Jim Shockey gets them for FREE and gets PAID to use them

reynolds357 · February 17, 2013, 10:29 PM

Too ugly for me to shoot. Reminds me of those old Pappoose rifles.

Liambobbi · February 18, 2013, 08:01 PM

Well I can't wait to get one

reynolds357 · February 18, 2013, 08:07 PM

I probably should get one myself for a collectors item. Their sales are going to be so low they will be extremely rare one day.

steveNChunter · February 18, 2013, 08:14 PM

Good point reynolds

February 10, 2013, 06:09 PM	#1
steveNChunter Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2012 Location: Southern Appalachian Mtns Posts: 472	T/C Dimension Just wondering about the new Dimension from Thompson/Center. Its an interesting concept. Anyone have one, shot one? What did you think of it? Was it accurate? Is the interchangeability on a bolt gun a good idea or does it hurt the gun overall? Is it worth the $600 or so otd for a new one plus the cost of additional barrels, bolts, and magazines? Or are you better off buying up a bunch of Ruger Americans or something in that price range in each caliber you want? If I'm not mistaken T/C gives their MOA guarantee with this rifle just like their other bolt actions. Im slightly skeptical of it but if it works as good as T/C says it does it would be nice __________________ *I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.* -Philippians 4:13 (KJV)

February 11, 2013, 01:01 PM	#2
johnwilliamson062 Senior Member Join Date: May 16, 2008 Posts: 6,116	I can't get excited until they release a few pistol receivers. __________________ $0 of an NRA membership goes to legislative action or court battles. Not a dime. Only money contributed to the NRA-ILA or NRA-PVF. Of course, you could just donate to the Second Amendment Foundation I was feeling pretty good, then I looked around and realized I am not swimming or on fire.

February 12, 2013, 06:22 AM	#3
steveNChunter Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2012 Location: Southern Appalachian Mtns Posts: 472	That would be cool, it seems as though either nobody on here has one or they dont think enough of them to waste their time posting. That may be a sign... __________________ *I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.* -Philippians 4:13 (KJV)

February 14, 2013, 02:04 AM	#4
johnwilliamson062 Senior Member Join Date: May 16, 2008 Posts: 6,116	The fault of the Encore is really that by the time you pay for the barrel and optics you aren't that far off a dedicated bolt gun. If there was a way to easily use the same optic for each barrel and adjust the zero it might work better. Economically you don't end up ahead with the set-up and you really have LESS utility than dedicated guns. With the dimension you add in bolt and magazine costs. __________________ $0 of an NRA membership goes to legislative action or court battles. Not a dime. Only money contributed to the NRA-ILA or NRA-PVF. Of course, you could just donate to the Second Amendment Foundation I was feeling pretty good, then I looked around and realized I am not swimming or on fire.

February 14, 2013, 06:35 PM	#6
steveNChunter Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2012 Location: Southern Appalachian Mtns Posts: 472	I agree PTS1. I like the idea if it were cost effective. I'd like to hear from somebody that has one to see if they are satisfied with it for the money they spent. __________________ *I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.* -Philippians 4:13 (KJV)

February 14, 2013, 12:10 PM	#5
PTS1 Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2006 Posts: 245	Until they bring down the cost of their barrels, I don't think they will sell. At $320 a barrel, you can get a good dedicated bolt rifle (ex. ruger american) for just $30 more. No fuss about changing barrel, just grab and go. About the only benefit right now is saving a little space in you safe.

February 16, 2013, 07:46 AM	#7
was123 Member Join Date: July 24, 2010 Posts: 29	TC has done a fabulous job of marketing their over priced products. I fell for the Encore hype only to be let down by poor accuracy. No way would I part with my cash for possibly the ugliest bolt gun ever invented.

February 17, 2013, 06:15 PM	#8
warbirdlover Senior Member Join Date: December 13, 2009 Location: central Wisconsin Posts: 2,322	Yeah, but Jim Shockey uses one.....

February 17, 2013, 08:54 PM	#9
Cowboy_mo Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 727	Jim Shockey gets them for FREE and gets PAID to use them

February 17, 2013, 10:29 PM	#10
reynolds357 Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2012 Posts: 884	Too ugly for me to shoot. Reminds me of those old Pappoose rifles.

February 18, 2013, 08:01 PM	#11
Liambobbi Member Join Date: January 24, 2013 Posts: 29	Well I can't wait to get one

February 18, 2013, 08:07 PM	#12
reynolds357 Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2012 Posts: 884	I probably should get one myself for a collectors item. Their sales are going to be so low they will be extremely rare one day.

February 18, 2013, 08:14 PM	#13
steveNChunter Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2012 Location: Southern Appalachian Mtns Posts: 472	Good point reynolds __________________ *I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.* -Philippians 4:13 (KJV)