Sportsman's Outdoor Superstore has the Thompson Compass in .308 for $275 with free shipping. Ordered two...one for me and one for my son. After the $75 rebate, and FFL transfer, the cost to my door will be $212.50 each.
From the reviews, they seem to be an accurate weapon. The gun comes with an adjustable trigger, scope bases and a threaded barrel. What's not to like? The stock is chintzy so I may add an aluminum U section to the fore end to add rigidity. Boyd is making an laminated stock for them so that is another option...but I like the idea of keeping it cheap so I do not fret about banging it up when hunting. I have "pretty" guns but this will be a tool.
Thanks to those who posted on my other thread about getting a .308 hunting rifle. I like high end guns but the more I thought about it, the more sense something like this makes. Not sure what I will do with the M70 Coyote I have if the Compass shoots decently.
BTW, I nearly purchased three!!! Thought about having one done up in .358 by JES as I always wanted an affordable .358.