View Full Version : T/C Compass and 5R Rifling. Anytihing I should know?
Just got 2, a .270 and a 30-06, on close out at Gander Mountain for $165 each after rebate :Fire:
How does the 5R rifling react to cast? Anyone have experience with either the T/C or 5R? Anything I should know about it?
Preacher Jim
08-11-2017, 08:36 PM
5r is what most bench rest and long range match shooters use.
runfiverun
08-12-2017, 01:22 AM
it's a copy of the rifling used in the 7.7 jap rifles, which is a copy of the old Lee-Metford rifling.
treat them like a Marlin 30-30 and they'll shoot fine.
they'll shoot jacketed real good I built my 7X57 ICL hunting rifle with a Douglas 5-R barrel and it will stack them in on top of each other with hunting bullets [hornady interlocks] and loads [2900fps] no problem.
Eldon
08-12-2017, 07:14 AM
No. Just shoot it. They are not "close outs" the Compass is still made, just make sure it's been thru the recall.
centershot
08-12-2017, 12:03 PM
I had a T/C Venture 30-06 with 5R rifling, it was a tack driver! Even with factory loads (Remington 150 gr Core-Lokt) it would shoot all shots touching at 100 yds. I shot primarily two cast boolt loads in it; 13 gr of Red Dot and a 311041 and 20 gr of 2400 with the same boolit, 1.5" @ 100 yds. Use a Lyman "M" die to expand and flare the case necks and you'll be fine!
No. Just shoot it. They are not "close outs" the Compass is still made, just make sure it's been thru the recall.
I meant that location of Gander Mt is closing down and they have everything on clearance not that the rifle is a "close out" or anything.
Thanks for the answers. My intention is to set up the 30-06 for long range after testing with cast as it comes factory with a threaded barrel. I'm going to try and prove that the old '06 can still get it done to all the 6.5 Creedmoor fanatics.
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