TC Compass any good?

birddog1 · August 9, 2017, 05:49 PM

I just picked up a new TC Compass in .308. Reviews online seem good but I'm looking for real world experiences. I don't really have a need for it since you can't use it for deer in Ohio but after rebate it will be $200 plus tax. I've already mounted a Burris Fullfield E1 2-7 scope in Leupold rings.

VoodooMountain · August 9, 2017, 06:26 PM

I was hoping you could tell me. The bedding system and threaded barrel seem interesting for a rifle in this price range.

birddog1 · August 9, 2017, 06:30 PM

Well, haven't had a chance to shoot it as I just picked it up last night and mounted the scope this morning. It seems to be a lot of value for the money and trigger is very crisp. I guess I'll see if the MOA guarantee holds true with premium ammo once I get it out and run some rounds through it.

Hawkeye_FH · August 14, 2017, 12:15 PM

I just picked one up for that same price and have not had a chance to take it out yet either. I also have a Ruger America Ranch in .300 BO. The two rifles compare with one another well, as far as I can tell so far.

Flex in the forend is about the same. Could be a problem if you mount a bipod and "load" the bipod a lot when shooting, but should be fine for most other applications.

The Ruger has a slight edge in trigger if you don't mind the safety bar in the trigger shoe. The trigger in in my Compass is a hair heavier as perceived by my finger but is extremely crisp and with zero overtravel.

The inside of the action on the RAR has machining marks that make the action a little rough. The Compass is very clean and smooth.

Lastly the barrel contour seems to be a bit larger on the Compass. The Ruger is 6 inches shorter and still has to increase the diameter at the muzzle to house the 5/8 - 24tpi threading. The 22 inch Compas only tapers down and is heavier as expected but not overly so.

If the Compass shoots as good as the RAR I will be ecstatic. The Ruger hovers around an inch at 100 yards for 5 shots.

Let us know how your's shoots when you have a chance to take it out.

Lohman446 · August 19, 2017, 11:05 PM

For what it's worth my nephew and I shot my 243 Venture last night off a rest on the tailgate and most three shot groups could be covered by a quarter

bpdive · August 22, 2017, 08:52 PM

Just got the compas in 6.5 creedmore came with a nikon 3 to 9 bdc scope for $369 and it has $75 rebate shot mine real quick so far so good have to get it to a real range great gun for the money
Bruce

August 9, 2017, 05:49 PM	#1
birddog1 Member Join Date: August 29, 2004 Location: Massillon, OH Posts: 58	TC Compass any good? I just picked up a new TC Compass in .308. Reviews online seem good but I'm looking for real world experiences. I don't really have a need for it since you can't use it for deer in Ohio but after rebate it will be $200 plus tax. I've already mounted a Burris Fullfield E1 2-7 scope in Leupold rings.

August 19, 2017, 11:05 PM	#5
Lohman446 Senior Member Join Date: April 22, 2016 Posts: 2,192	For what it's worth my nephew and I shot my 243 Venture last night off a rest on the tailgate and most three shot groups could be covered by a quarter Last edited by Lohman446; August 20, 2017 at 07:14 AM.

August 9, 2017, 06:26 PM	#2
VoodooMountain Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2014 Posts: 179	I was hoping you could tell me. The bedding system and threaded barrel seem interesting for a rifle in this price range.

August 9, 2017, 06:30 PM	#3
birddog1 Member Join Date: August 29, 2004 Location: Massillon, OH Posts: 58	Well, haven't had a chance to shoot it as I just picked it up last night and mounted the scope this morning. It seems to be a lot of value for the money and trigger is very crisp. I guess I'll see if the MOA guarantee holds true with premium ammo once I get it out and run some rounds through it.

August 14, 2017, 12:15 PM	#4
Hawkeye_FH Member Join Date: October 21, 2008 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 61	I just picked one up for that same price and have not had a chance to take it out yet either. I also have a Ruger America Ranch in .300 BO. The two rifles compare with one another well, as far as I can tell so far. Flex in the forend is about the same. Could be a problem if you mount a bipod and "load" the bipod a lot when shooting, but should be fine for most other applications. The Ruger has a slight edge in trigger if you don't mind the safety bar in the trigger shoe. The trigger in in my Compass is a hair heavier as perceived by my finger but is extremely crisp and with zero overtravel. The inside of the action on the RAR has machining marks that make the action a little rough. The Compass is very clean and smooth. Lastly the barrel contour seems to be a bit larger on the Compass. The Ruger is 6 inches shorter and still has to increase the diameter at the muzzle to house the 5/8 - 24tpi threading. The 22 inch Compas only tapers down and is heavier as expected but not overly so. If the Compass shoots as good as the RAR I will be ecstatic. The Ruger hovers around an inch at 100 yards for 5 shots. Let us know how your's shoots when you have a chance to take it out.

August 22, 2017, 08:52 PM	#6
bpdive Junior Member Join Date: March 11, 2013 Posts: 1	Just got the compas in 6.5 creedmore came with a nikon 3 to 9 bdc scope for $369 and it has $75 rebate shot mine real quick so far so good have to get it to a real range great gun for the money Bruce