So anybody else excited for the return of Thompson centre being back in bussiness. I love the encore but not the inflated prices. I see Hause of arms is listing prices 400.00 for receivers and about the same for barrels there just waiting for stock
Thompson centre
- Thread starter jimbo45
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$400 for a receiver and $400 for a barrel? So more like $1200 CAD? Thats not bad considering what a used one is gonna cost you these days.
I've always wanted one of these with a few barrels, theres some neat calibers that aren't really available outside this platform.
I've always wanted one of these with a few barrels, theres some neat calibers that aren't really available outside this platform.
- Location
- Steel Town
Oh dang, something else I want now!
I really want a 15 inch 7.62x39 barrel for mine already have a 15 inch barrel in 45-70 scored a smooth bore 12 Guage barrel sadly was kept in a garden shed and had to have it cut back to 19 inches due to bad pitting in bore had it threaddd for rem chokes it’s quite handy also have .50!cal black powder barrel which I may sell as I never use it
For the price there asking for those rifles you mention even if they did do 7.62 would still make more sense for me to buy a barrel for the encore if Thompson don’t do them when they get rolling again I will have one made by mgm the encore single shots are pretty hard to beat in my eyes
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- A blue part of Ontario
My TC Hot Shot in 22LR that I bought for my daughter to learn on. I also enjoy toting it around when going for a walk.
- Location
- Nova Scotia
Id like to get a encore. I got a Contender with 30 H and 357 rem max barrels.
I love the idea but not the price.
What do you guys appreciate about these in contrast with just getting 2-3 different entry level rifles for the same price as one of those?
I’m not asking to be confrontational, this is a serious question. Because it looks like a guy could probably get 2-3 different rifles in different chamberings for the same price, though obviously nowhere near the quality of construction.
What do you guys appreciate about these in contrast with just getting 2-3 different entry level rifles for the same price as one of those?
I’m not asking to be confrontational, this is a serious question. Because it looks like a guy could probably get 2-3 different rifles in different chamberings for the same price, though obviously nowhere near the quality of construction.
- Location
- Nova Scotia
Well you can have short barrels with these. Frames can be used for Rimfire and Centerfire. Since they were out of production the prices sky rocketed and believe once they come back, prices would lower a bit.
But entery level now is 500-600. An Axis here is nearly 700$ after taxes.
I mean Contenders, you could get barrels under 300$.
I paid 100$ for my 30 Herrett barrel, with a set of dies and formed brass, then 250$ for my 357 rem max. Cannot really buy entry level guns at that price.
Entry level rifles are more expensive. Once you have the receivers barrel swapping is under 5 minutes. Sights and scopes stay with the barrels so stay zeroed. The amount of calibers that are offered vastly out numbers any factory rifle. The original contenders had over 40 calibers put by T/C plus after market suppliers which would probably be another 40 calibers. SSK will custom make just about anything you want. Variety in one small package is a big plus for me. I can take my carbine and a dozen barrels to the range in one case and spend the whole day shooting. Also the lightest hunting rifle I own. With the contender pistols it can get interesting. 30-30 ,375 Winchester and 45-70 and a lot of others. And a couple pictures of my carbine and a few pistol barrels. Variety is fun.
