** T/C Thompson Center ICON Warlord 1/2 MOA CERTIFIED 308 & 338 Lapua Magnum

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Take a look at this.. i think i see a new toy that i am going to buy the msrp is 3k

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Other stocks and color options available.

Receiver is CNC-machined from solid-bar stock steel. Action features a full-length Picatinny dimensioned scope rail machined into the receiver top adding strength and helping to stiffen the already stout action.

The full-length Picatinny rail features MIL STD 1913 cuts and 20 MOA of incline. Since the scope rail is machined directly into the receiver, there's no weak point introduced by screws or dowel pins.

Recoil lugs on the bottom of the receiver interlock with the aluminum-bedding block epoxied rigidly into the stock. The flat-bottom receiver and aluminum-bedding block provide a stable foundation for accuracy.

A three-lug (fat-bolt) bolt with a 60-degree rotation rides smoothly inside the receiver.

The bolt body is fluted preventing dirt or debris from creating a bind in the Warlord's action. Using the tool provided - the bolt is easily disassembled for routine maintenance.

A "T-slot" extractor fitted into one of the lugs and a conventional plunger-type ejector provide reliable functioning.

Protruding from the rear of the bolt sleeve is a cocking indicator that is both tactile and visual.

Adjustable trigger, preset to 3-3.5 pounds, is fitted to the action.

A two-position safety is mounted to the rear of the bolt handle and allows a marksman to load/unload the rifle with safety engaged. A separate bolt-lock is mounted to ensure the bolt remains closed during transport. The bolt lock is automatically disengaged when the safety's pushed to the "fire" position.

Thompson/Center uses a Badger Ordnance's well-respected bottom metal design which incorporates a paddle magazine-release and feeds from five- or 10-shot magazines (in .308 Winchester).

The T/C Icon's action was designed from the ground up to feed from detachable magazines. It's design is new to the industry. It's a detachable box magazine design that works properly with domestically produced precision rifles.

Mated to the Warlord's action is a heavy tapered, stainless steel, deeply fluted, match-grade barrel measuring .9 inches at the muzzle. Rifling is offered in 1:10, 1:11.25 or 1:12 inch twist. 5R rifling is featured and the standard barrel length is 20 inches.

The barreled action is bolted into a Manner's composite T2A stock. The Manner stock's fitted with an adjustable cheekpiece, Pachmyr recoil pad and flush side-sling attachments. Metalwork is finished in Thompson/Center's "Weather Shield" finish for added protection from the elements.

Initially, Thompson/Center is offering the Warlord through its Custom Shop. Customers can choose individual features and options.

Offered now in .308 Winchester chambering. Thompson/Center has plans for a longer action specifically for the .338 Lapua Magnum not yet available.
 
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"The Warlord" wow what a name reminds me of other silly guns with silly names like the mossberg "Rolling Thunder" etc. Don't waste 3K on this gun when you can get a savage 10fcp hs for 1K for example.
 
I like it. I wonder what the actual price will be. I also wonder if the 338LM will get a longer barrel? It's good to see that gun manufacturers are trying to provide accurate tactical guns for somewhat reasonable prices.
 
For 3K you can get into some decent guns.

Even surfing the EE (http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=325004) for example, the first one I clicked on. May not be the caliber your looking for but keep your eye open.

Once your into that price range, you could gather some parts and have a good gunsmith make you a nice gun.


ok. buying a cheep gun. thats like buying a honda and spending all the cash on nice rims and a fart can. then you still have a honda!

buying this is like a hummer h3t

you get what you pay for! they list the msrp on there site at 3k that is fine with me.
 
Well, you could get the same stock and 100% absolute top end custom match repeater components (including barrel) for about 2900 US, so it is in the right price range, but performance, reliability and availability will be speculative. I would suggest you'd want a brake with that gun.
 
ok. buying a cheep gun. thats like buying a honda and spending all the cash on nice rims and a fart can. then you still have a honda!

buying this is like a hummer h3t

you get what you pay for! they list the msrp on there site at 3k that is fine with me.


All depends on what you condiser a "cheap" gun. Myself, I would consider $3g for a gun cheap. 6-10G would let you play with the big boys.

I was only a suggestion:cheers: Simply put, once your into that price range, you have other alternatives.
 
If you want to spend this type of money, the question is whether you want a TC or a Surgeon action.

The rest can easily be duplicated in various forms with similar parts AND be at or under this price.

My guess is that a Surgeon tactical rifle with a top name brand barrel will receive a whole lot more interest for resale then a custom shop TC ever will.

Or you can pay 1/2 as much and be more accurate then the TC...
Jerry
 
If you must have a repeater, a Surgeon XL action is very nice, ($1650 US) otherwise a Barnard single-shot action and a fully decked-out Roberstson stock together would be about $2000 CDN. Ian Robertson sells both. Good barrels start at about $350 CDN and go up from there. This would be the basis for an absolute top-of-the-line rifle.

Another option is check with Alberta Tactical... they build these rifles!
 
maybe ill take a look at other guns . for 3k or so what would be my best bet? and where in canada can i get the stuff?

Just look through the many many project posts in this forum.

There are huge numbers built on Rems, some on Savages and a few on Win's and customs.

They all work very well.

All the stocks are essentially the same - HS, McM, Manners, Robertson, or homemade.

Bottom metal can be Vbull, Badger, PT&G, or AI. The Savage new D mag is fantastic and comes standard with their LE models saving you a bundle.

Rifles like the tikka Tactical/varminter shoot amazingly well.

Savage LE models will give that 1/2 MOA guarantee a good run for the money. A rebarrel with a Shilen or shouldered headspace with another good quality barrel will easily reach 1/2 min or better. The Accutrigger is as good as any aftermarket in this pull weight.

You can also look at the LR forum for last seasons tactical shoots. Always lots of pics of rigs that are being used in the rain and dirt.

If that TC works for you, who are we to say no. But if the question is, bang for the buck, there are so many other options it will make your head spin.

6mmbr.com has a whole whack of great looking rigs in their gun of the week section.

Enjoy....

Jerry
 
Talk to several accomplished gunsmiths. Alberta Tactical Rifle, Dennis Sorrenson (sorry if I spelled your name wrong), Mick McPhee etc. (There are more I just can't remember all their names).

Any of the above are capable of building you the rifle of your dreams. A good starting point is calling them up, tell them what your budget is and what you'd like. Then they can explain all the options to you and make sure you get what you what for the money you have.

Any of the customs I've had built shoot far in excess of my capabilities. The mechanical accuracy is phenominal,and they've all looked great (ie: the workmanship was superb).

Many choices to be had once your talking $3g and over.

Keep in mind that your also going to have to drop glass on your bad boy so budget accordingly.
 
Out of the box T/C Icon rifles sub-MOA....FACT or FICTION?

This is somewhat on the same topic as the original thread.

I have a T/C Icon rifle in .300 Win. Mag. that is advertised as "out of the box" sub-MOA (roughly 1" @ 100 yds.) accuracy that I purchased from a SIR/Cabelas Canada sale flier this winter (along with a Remington VTR in .308 Win.).

I have not even fired this rifle yet.

Do the T/C Icon rifles print anything like sub-MOA groups with good factory ammo "out of the box" or is this just more marketing hype??
 
Let us know when you shoot it. - dan

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When the sun is shining warm & bright on the Galt Sportsmen's Club rifle range & the groundhog finally decides to stick around & munch on a few blades of new grass I'll be out there with the T/C Icon seeing what it can do with various brands of factory loads.

I have a Bushnell Model 4200 2.5-10x 40mm. scope mounted on the Icon.

I like the optics on the higher end Bushnells and they compare favorably with the Leupolds that I own.

I own a couple of old Redfields that I am very fond of.

I don't think they Redfield is in business any more.

I'll take the digital with me & post the results of the Icon range test.

Then we'll see what the T/C Icon can do with a real shooter behind the recoil pad.

Hope none of you so-called precision shooters are easily embarrassed.
 
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