{"id":77659,"date":"2017-08-11T09:50:52","date_gmt":"2017-08-11T13:50:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/?p=77659"},"modified":"2017-08-11T09:50:52","modified_gmt":"2023-08-21T04:54:46","slug":"sub-moa-6-5-creedmoor-400-thompson-center-compass-full-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/sub-moa-6-5-creedmoor-400-thompson-center-compass-full-review\/","title":{"rendered":"A Sub-MOA 6.5 Creedmoor for $400? Thompson\/Center Compass \u2014 Full Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Since its introduction in 2007, the 6.5 Creedmoor has taken off like wildfire and Thompson\/Center (T\/C) has delivered a rifle chambered in 6.5 that will go head to head with rifles a few weight classes above it. Thompson\/Center is one of the oldest names in American hunting. They\u2019re known primarily for their muzzle loading guns that are without peer. This year, they have taken a step into the bolt action market with a strong contender. Enter the T\/C Compass.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_77695\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/TCCompass.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sub-moa-6-5-creedmoor-400-thompson-center-compass-full-review\" title=\"A Sub-MOA 6.5 Creedmoor for $400? Thompson\/Center Compass \u2014 Full Review\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-77695\" title=\"A Sub-MOA 6.5 Creedmoor for 0? Thompson\/Center Compass \u2014 Full Review\" class=\"size-large wp-image-77695\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/TCCompass-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A Sub-MOA 6.5 Creedmoor for 0? Thompson\/Center Compass \u2014 Full Review\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/TCCompass-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/TCCompass-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/TCCompass-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/TCCompass-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/TCCompass.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-77695\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The T\/C Compass offers many features at a great price. Hunters would be hard pressed a more accurate rifle at this price point.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tcarms.com\/firearms\/bolt-action-rifles\/t-c-compass-rifles\/t-c-compass\" campaign=\"Compass\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">Compass<\/a> line was built from the ground up with the idea that inexpensive doesn\u2019t mean cheap. The first thing that stuck in my brain when this rifle was announced was a 1 MOA three-shot guarantee that comes with an MSRP of $400. Even 17 years ago at the beginning of the war, 1 MOA was viewed as the holy grail of custom guns. I never thought I would live to see the day of a guarantee like this on a rifle under $500. And my test model delivered on it, every time I did my job correctly. The key is a mastery of 5R rifling, which results in less projectile deformation. It might be part magic, but it works.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Article Continues Below<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>SPECS<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_77699\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/TCCompass4.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sub-moa-6-5-creedmoor-400-thompson-center-compass-full-review\" title=\"A Sub-MOA 6.5 Creedmoor for $400? Thompson\/Center Compass \u2014 Full Review\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-77699\" title=\"A Sub-MOA 6.5 Creedmoor for 0? Thompson\/Center Compass \u2014 Full Review\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-77699\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/TCCompass4-400x267.jpg\" alt=\"A Sub-MOA 6.5 Creedmoor for 0? Thompson\/Center Compass \u2014 Full Review\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/TCCompass4-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/TCCompass4-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/TCCompass4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/TCCompass4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/TCCompass4.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-77699\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The barrel comes with a thread protector and is ready for end users to attach a muzzlebrake or suppressor.<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Type:<\/strong> Bolt-action<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cartridge:<\/strong> 6.5 Creedmoor<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capacity:<\/strong> 5 +1 rds.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Barrel Length:<\/strong> 22 in<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight:<\/strong> 7.25 lbs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trigger:<\/strong> 5 lbs., 10 oz. adj. (tested)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stock:<\/strong> Polymer<\/li>\n<li><strong>Finish:<\/strong> Blue\/black composite<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sights:<\/strong> None<\/li>\n<li><strong>MSRP:<\/strong> $399<\/li>\n<li><strong>Manufacturer:<\/strong> Thompson\/Center<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Ergonomics<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Compass is loaded with features you wouldn\u2019t expect for the price. This is flush fit, rotary magazine-fed rifle. Standard calibers hold five rounds and magnum calibers hold four rounds. The barrel is threaded from the factory and ready to accept a muzzlebrake or suppressor. This shows that Thompson Center is looking ahead to the future as hunting with suppressors becomes more popular. The trigger is user adjustable if a bit more involved than some of the others on the market. It\u2019s still not rocket science, and out of the box, it is good enough for most people.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_77696\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/TCCompass1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sub-moa-6-5-creedmoor-400-thompson-center-compass-full-review\" title=\"A Sub-MOA 6.5 Creedmoor for $400? Thompson\/Center Compass \u2014 Full Review\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-77696\" title=\"A Sub-MOA 6.5 Creedmoor for 0? Thompson\/Center Compass \u2014 Full Review\" class=\"size-large wp-image-77696\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/TCCompass1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A Sub-MOA 6.5 Creedmoor for 0? Thompson\/Center Compass \u2014 Full Review\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/TCCompass1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/TCCompass1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/TCCompass1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/TCCompass1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/TCCompass1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-77696\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The three-lug bolt design is simple and reliable. The three-position safety is also simple to actuate and easy to see. It provides a locked, load\/unload and fire positions.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The bolt is a 3-lug design that is built beefy for a lifetime of use. The bolt isn\u2019t the smoothest I have ever used, but you would be hard pressed to find a higher-quality rifle at $400. The 60-degree throw is nice, and the angle of the bolt handle keeps it well away from the optics. Thompson utilizes a three-position safety with a large safety knob on the bolt itself. You can\u2019t miss this safety, and they made it stainless against the black bolt for good measure. The three-positions are safe, unloaded\/safe, and fire.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_77700\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/TCCompass5.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sub-moa-6-5-creedmoor-400-thompson-center-compass-full-review\" title=\"A Sub-MOA 6.5 Creedmoor for $400? Thompson\/Center Compass \u2014 Full Review\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-77700\" title=\"A Sub-MOA 6.5 Creedmoor for 0? Thompson\/Center Compass \u2014 Full Review\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-77700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/TCCompass5-400x267.jpg\" alt=\"A Sub-MOA 6.5 Creedmoor for 0? Thompson\/Center Compass \u2014 Full Review\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/TCCompass5-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/TCCompass5-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/TCCompass5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/TCCompass5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/TCCompass5.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-77700\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The 60-degree bolt lift provided by the three-lug design gives maximum clearance between the handle and the mounted scope.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The stock isn\u2019t going to put McMillan out of business anytime soon, but it isn\u2019t bad for the price. It is lightweight which is a bonus for hunting \u2014 especially if you\u2019re covering a lot of ground. It is synthetic, which makes it weather proof. The rigidity is better than most of the entry-level plastics stocks I have seen. There is a nice texturing around the grip area and again on the forend. The forend also has grooves cut the length of half the stock, which both looks nice and adds some purchase for shooting in less than ideal conditions. This stock was made to be used in the field and it shows. It also features front and rear sling attachment points, but only one of each. If you use bipods in the field, make sure your choice has a sling mount on the bipod.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Range Time<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_77710\" style=\"width: 406px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/TCAccuracy.png\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sub-moa-6-5-creedmoor-400-thompson-center-compass-full-review\" title=\"A Sub-MOA 6.5 Creedmoor for $400? Thompson\/Center Compass \u2014 Full Review\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-77710\" title=\"A Sub-MOA 6.5 Creedmoor for 0? Thompson\/Center Compass \u2014 Full Review\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-77710\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/TCAccuracy-396x300.png\" alt=\"A Sub-MOA 6.5 Creedmoor for 0? Thompson\/Center Compass \u2014 Full Review\" width=\"396\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/TCAccuracy-396x300.png 396w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/TCAccuracy-150x114.png 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/TCAccuracy-768x581.png 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/TCAccuracy.png 782w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-77710\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">As advertised, the T\/C Compass delivered sub-MOA accuracy at 100 yards.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The barrel profile is on the thinner side, which we expect for a hunting rifle. Shooting my groups with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.federalpremium.com\/products\/brands\/fusion.aspx\" campaign=\"Federal\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">Federal Fusion <\/a> ammunition, it heated up pretty quickly. This did not affect my groups or strike points in a noticeable way, and I probably shot more in one session at the range than most hunters will in three seasons. As mentioned, with a premium hunting bullet, I had no problems keeping groups under an inch. For a better field test, I then moved this combination out to 500 meters. I was set up with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vortexoptics.com\/product\/vortex-viper-pst-4-16x50-ffp-riflescope-with-ebr-1-mrad-reticle\" campaign=\"vortex\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">Vortex Viper 4-16<\/a> set in the included Weaver mounts on the Compass, and my target was a <a href=\"https:\/\/mgmtargets.com\/gongs\" campaign=\"Gong\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">10 inch hex gong <\/a>from MGM.\u00a0 I am not a hunter by trade, but I would think this is well inside the vitals of most things you would shoot at that range. Hit after hit was no problem, even with a little wind.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_77709\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/TCCompass.png\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sub-moa-6-5-creedmoor-400-thompson-center-compass-full-review\" title=\"A Sub-MOA 6.5 Creedmoor for $400? Thompson\/Center Compass \u2014 Full Review\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-77709\" title=\"A Sub-MOA 6.5 Creedmoor for 0? Thompson\/Center Compass \u2014 Full Review\" class=\"size-large wp-image-77709\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/TCCompass-1024x486.png\" alt=\"A Sub-MOA 6.5 Creedmoor for 0? Thompson\/Center Compass \u2014 Full Review\" width=\"1024\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/TCCompass-1024x486.png 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/TCCompass-150x71.png 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/TCCompass-400x190.png 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/TCCompass-768x365.png 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/TCCompass.png 1322w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-77709\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The author was impressed with the accuracy at 100 meters and at 500 meters. The rifle put hits consistently on a steel gong at 500 meters.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This is a great set up for the field, and at a price that won\u2019t break the bank. Available in a variety of calibers from .204 Ruger up to .300 Win. Mag., an option exists for all your hunting needs.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about Thompson Center click,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tcarms.com\" campaign=\"ThompsonCenter\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">https:\/\/www.tcarms.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about Vortex optics, click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vortexoptics.com\" campaign=\"Vortex\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">https:\/\/www.vortexoptics.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about Federal Fusion, click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.federalpremium.com\" campaign=\"FederalFusion\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">https:\/\/www.federalpremium.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To purchase a Thompson\/Center Compass on GunsAmerica, click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/Search.aspx?Keyword=Thompson%20Center%20Compass\" campaign=\"CompassGA\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/Search.aspx?Keyword=Thompson%20Center%20Compass<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Since its introduction in 2007, the 6.5 Creedmoor has taken off like wildfire and Thompson Center (T\/C) has delivered a rifle chambered in 6.5 that will go head to head with rifles a few weight classes above it. Thompson Center is one of the oldest names in American hunting. They\u2019re known primarily for their muzzle loading guns that are without peer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":36,"featured_media":77695,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_specdata_upc":"","_specdata_placement":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[7,855,226,37],"tags":[827,132,102,697,116,682,343,509],"featured":[],"hunt365":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-77659","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-gunsamerica-authors","8":"category-bolt-action","9":"category-clay-martin","10":"category-gun-reviews-rifles","11":"tag-6-5-creedmoor","12":"tag-buzz","13":"tag-feature-articles","14":"tag-federal","15":"tag-hunting-2","16":"tag-long-range","17":"tag-rifle","18":"tag-vortex"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>A Sub-MOA 6.5 Creedmoor for $400? 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