I apologize if this has been asked and answered. Searched but did not see it if it has been.

Any idea who is making the actions for T/C (S&W) rifles?

I won one in a raffle and it is being shipped to me now. Not interested it in the rifle so will probably sell it but if the action was any good, I may save it for a future build. It is a 6.5 creedmor Compass.

Perhaps Howa?

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Originally posted by ar corey:
Perhaps Howa?

Nope, the old SW 1500 rifles were made by Howa and they were discontinued a very long time ago. The Compass I imagine is an in-house design by T/C much like the Icon and Venture are. However the Compass is constructed with a barrel nut so it should be pretty easy to rebarrel.

However, much like the Icon and Venture there will be very little aftermarket support for the rifle. Eventually there might be a Boyd's stock or Hogue someday but the rifle is too new for that right now. With the rebate T/C offed right before Christmas you could pick a Compass up for less than $200.

There have been several reports of these rifles having pretty decent accuracy. I'd try shooting it before you get rid of it, you might be pleasantly surprised. It might be a good rifle to keep in your truck or find a youngster who wants to get into shooting to use.

I considered keeping it for about 5 seconds. My daughter has a custom 6.5x55 my wife a 7x57 that were all built by my dad. The only true factory rifle I have is a 270 WSM. I am currently building a 6.5-06. I have no need for another 6.5 especially when my daughter's swede is a tack driver.

I looked at the action and it doesn't look like anything I have seen before so it could be a propriety type action. Didn't take it out of the stock.

The Compass does not have a barrel nut, but does have the regular threaded barrel, at least according to T/C. I would only keep it if I wanted a different 6.5. Since I have 5 different 6.5's I can say that.

I don't have a Creedmoor, so I would keep it, but that is me.

It's TC's own and seems to be well made action with a Model 70 safety. They are typical of the new generation of low end actions, CNC mass produced, but very serviceable. With threaded in barrels; they do not have barrel nuts. One feature that is unique/annoying is there is no recoil lug on the receiver; it is in the stock. I guess you could put a 700 lug on them when rebarreling. I considered using them for builds, as they sell on sale, for less than $200. BUT, they have a detachable magazine which makes them useless for a custom rifle. I have not figured out how to put a traditional bottom on them. Yet.

wow

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Originally posted by dpcd:
It's TC's own and seems to be well made action with a Model 70 safety. They are typical of the new generation of low end actions, CNC mass produced, but very serviceable. With threaded in barrels; they do not have barrel nuts. One feature that is unique/annoying is there is no recoil lug on the receiver; it is in the stock. I guess you could put a 700 lug on them when rebarreling. I considered using them for builds, as they sell on sale, for less than $200. BUT, they have a detachable magazine which makes them useless for a custom rifle. I have not figured out how to put a traditional bottom on them. Yet.

Dicks had them on sale last month for $179 after a $75 rebate. That's a Boyds stock in the picture; they come with a tupperware stock. I called them about the TC and they said they provide the recoil lug with the stock.
You can't buy a side swing safety for $179. Barely. I am still thinking about getting one to explore the potential. Of course, not interested in anything stock as I am compelled to change everything I get my hands on.

That stock is similar to my Sav Axis stock, sans checkering Made a total difference in looks AND accuracy when I bought one...the Axis OEM Tupperware stock was a POS.

The recoil lug is similar to the axis except the axis lug cutout was a notched cutout even with the end of the receiver rather than a milled in groove inboard and not integral with the end of the receiver. I see no problem with handling the recoil of any of the available cartridges...it handles the recoil of the 375 JDJ I built on the Axis receiver. Wiki will give you the formula for calculating shear psi on that area if you're interested and it is way more available psi than recoil energy for even the most powerful calibers.

Yes...you can use a Rem recoil lug or home made/aftermarket lug if you do an additional barrel(s) if you think you need it...I see no point other than using a thicker or tapered lug as an addition to bedding.

I think the Compass is WAY more desirable a receiver than the Axis and a toss-up to the other "inexpensive" rifle available today ...I DO like the 60° bolt LIFT, the side bolt release AND THE SAFETY...so I might just buy one for the receiver for future toys.

Good Hunting

Interesting; is the lug just sitting in the stock? And in the receiver notch? If so, I would be tempted to TIG it on, for no good reason.

I have one of the Compass rifles. The lug is steel and is bedded into the stock. The stock is very rigid and doesn't hardly flex at all when trying to twist the forend. The stock is better than any of the tupperware factory stocks. There is also aluminum pillars but they do not touch the action. The action on mine does not rock or wiggle when tightening or loosening the front or rear screw. Haven't shot it yet but hope too soon.

The safety is a little stiff but I figure it will work better after a little use. If it doesn't I will have to polish the edges of mine. My Compass is in .243

I can text pics of the internals if you want me to; just send me your number in a PM.

If mine shoots good I will probably put it in a Boyds.

God Bless, Louis

Oops forgot. The trigger needs a little attention. I shortened the spring and left one of the nuts off the adjustment to get the poundage to where I liked it. The trigger reminds me of a Model 70 or a Mauser to a degree.

God Bless, Louis

Guess I screwed that one up! I don't know where I got the idea they had a barrel nut. Seems like all the new rifles have barrel nut on them, guess I expected the compass to be no different.

Anyway there is a pretty good sale going on on all T/C Ventures and Compass rifles right now.
T/C RIFLE SALE!

Less the 230.00 for a working center fire rifle factor in inflation these are very inexpensive rifles.

Well I did not sell it. I held it and did not like it, it felt cheap to me although the action did not look that bad. Looks like mass produced as you said.

In any event, I did not sell it, I traded it for a lightly used Luepold VX3 4-16 scope. I think I got the better end of the deal.

"230.00 for a working center fire rifle"

We dont have to wonder why S&W has to make layoffs.