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.204 Ruger
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<blockquote data-quote="archangel485" data-source="post: 1964296" data-attributes="member: 97905"><p>[USER=94154]@P7M13[/USER] beat me to mentioning TC. I don't know if they offer a lefty but I have the Venture model in 204 Ruger (slightly higher cost than the compass), but it shoots really well, half MOA. Definitely won't do one hole groups but that's asking a lot of a factory rifle, some get that lucky, most don't. I love the 20 cal though, very fun to shoot and very effective out to about 300 yards on Prairie dogs, I've done a few at 400 but it's challenging, and past 400 forget it. </p><p></p><p>Nice things about TC</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">10 twist barrel, so you can stabilize most of the available 20 cal bullets. A lot of the factory rifles are 12 twist and guys have a lot of trouble with the 40gr and heavier bullets. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Low cost, but others are as well</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">3 lug bolt, so bolt throw is more like 60 degrees rather than 90</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Good trigger, won't go super light (without mods) but it's pretty good for a factory trigger</li> </ul><p>Downsides</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Not the smoothest action when it hasn't been cleaned (neither are most cheap rifles)<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">I think this is because the bolt diameter is huge, it seems like that causes a little extra friction due to the extra surface area. I keep mine cleaned off and oiled and it runs fine if I stay on top of that. </li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">If you want something that offers aftermarket upgrades, TC is not for you. Someone did come out with a bolt handle, and Boyd's has stocks, other than that there is nothing I know of available for them. <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">I modified a bottom metal for mine to be able to accept AICS mags because the TC mag is cheap feeling and only holds 3 rounds. That was no small undertaking. </li> </ul></li> </ul></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="archangel485, post: 1964296, member: 97905"] [USER=94154]@P7M13[/USER] beat me to mentioning TC. I don't know if they offer a lefty but I have the Venture model in 204 Ruger (slightly higher cost than the compass), but it shoots really well, half MOA. Definitely won't do one hole groups but that's asking a lot of a factory rifle, some get that lucky, most don't. I love the 20 cal though, very fun to shoot and very effective out to about 300 yards on Prairie dogs, I've done a few at 400 but it's challenging, and past 400 forget it. Nice things about TC [LIST] [*]10 twist barrel, so you can stabilize most of the available 20 cal bullets. A lot of the factory rifles are 12 twist and guys have a lot of trouble with the 40gr and heavier bullets. [*]Low cost, but others are as well [*]3 lug bolt, so bolt throw is more like 60 degrees rather than 90 [*]Good trigger, won't go super light (without mods) but it's pretty good for a factory trigger [/LIST] Downsides [LIST] [*]Not the smoothest action when it hasn't been cleaned (neither are most cheap rifles) [LIST] [*]I think this is because the bolt diameter is huge, it seems like that causes a little extra friction due to the extra surface area. I keep mine cleaned off and oiled and it runs fine if I stay on top of that. [/LIST] [*]If you want something that offers aftermarket upgrades, TC is not for you. Someone did come out with a bolt handle, and Boyd's has stocks, other than that there is nothing I know of available for them. [LIST] [*]I modified a bottom metal for mine to be able to accept AICS mags because the TC mag is cheap feeling and only holds 3 rounds. That was no small undertaking. [/LIST] [/LIST] [/QUOTE]
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