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The History of Thompson/Center Arms

Not to be confused with the makers of the famous Thompson gun (originally made by the Colt Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company), the Thompson/Center Arms is an American producer of firearms, established by K.W. Thompson and Warren Center in 1965. Initially, they focused on manufacturing single-shot firearms with interchangeable barrels. This led to the introduction of a unique single-shot pistol in the late 1960s which later became known as the Contender. The production facilities were set up in 1965 with the first large orders leaving the factory in 1967.

The Contender allowed for switching between different calibers only by changing the barrel, which was a good selling point at the time, even compared to some of the popular bolt-action rifles. It offered great precision for a break-action pistol and was powerful enough for different hunting scenarios. Over the following decade, they also presented the second generation of Contender, named the G2, and the Encore model which used a different trigger mechanism and featured a bulkier, more rugged design.

In the early 1970s, the company first introduced their Hawken-style black powder muzzle-loading rifle which was followed by several different muzzleloader models such as Cherokee, Seneca, Cougar, Hawken, New Englander and many others. For some time, TC Arms also made 2 muzzleloading pistols, but the fire that demolished the factory in the 1990s made it impossible to continue production. The company did, however, also produce some bolt-action rifles such as the Venture and Compass, available in various configurations.

In the 1990s, Thompson/Center Arms faced a legal issue regarding a rifle conversion kit for the pistols they sold. The AFT claimed that the kit could be used to create an illegal DIY firearm, however, The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of T/C Arms, stating that the company would not be held responsible for how people might misuse the kit.

In 2007, T/C Arms Co. was obtained by the Smith & Wesson company and the production was moved to Springfield. In 2021, S&W announced their plans to sell the T/C Arms brand, fully ceasing the production of firearms. However, as of 2023, a definitive buyer is yet to be determined. The company continues to list various models on their T/C Arms USA website, likely selling off the remaining inventory.

Thompson/Center Arms Venture SA Rifle Review

The Venture rifle was first offered by T/C in 2007 and, like their Compass model from 2016, it was offered in two different action lengths. The short-action model is described in this review. Apart from a few minor design changes, the rifle is structurally quite similar to the T/C Compass series. The stock of the Venture is different though as it features rubber inlays around the forend and pistol grip.

The polymer stock has a rubber recoil pad attached to the end. The polymer stock has a rubber recoil pad attached to the end. The rifle is not equipped with iron sights; rather, the majority of variants come with Weaver-style bases for installing scopes. When compared to the T/C Compass, safety is different. It is a two-position lever that is mounted on the right side of the receiver and does not directly attach to the bolt; rather, it is a component of the frame. The trigger comes preset to approximately 1600 g (3.5 lbs), however, with the provided hex-headed key, it can be easily adjusted between 1400 g (3 lbs) and 2300 g (5 lbs).

The steel bolt has a raise of 60 degrees and features three locking lugs that lock securely with the action’s housing. On the rear left end of the receiver is a side lever that must be pressed to release the bolt assembly from the action. The detachable magazine is made from reinforced plastic and can hold up to 3 rounds. It can be simply released via a metal clip at the front end of the magazine well.

T/C Venture, chambered for .308 Win.

Figure 1: T/C Venture, chambered for .308 Win. (Source: https://www.grandviewoutdoors.com/rifles/review-an-in-depth-look-at-the-t-c-venture-weather-shield-rifle)

T/C Venture SA Calibers

The rifle can be chambered for the following calibers:

.22-250 Rem.
6.5 Creedmoor
.308 Win.
7mm-08 Rem.

The receivers of the T/C Venture SA rifle come with four drilled and tapped holes which can be used for scope mounting purposes. There are two holes on the front and two on the rear mounting surface. However, most of the rifles come equipped with Weaver bases from the factory.

The receiver of T/C Venture, chambered for .308 Win.

Figure 2: The receiver of T/C Venture, chambered for .308 Win. (Source: https://snipercentral.com/tc-venture-predator-full-review/)

T/C Venture SA

A: 22.2 mm

B: 81.2 mm

C: 22.2 mm

BHU: 0 mm

Ø: 6-48

R1: R17

R2: R17

Scope Mounts Interchangeable With T/C Venture SA

Rifles That Have One-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With T/C Venture SA

The necessary condition for rifles to have one-piece scope mounts interchangeable is that the mounting surfaces of these rifles match in every dimension. Rifles that have one-piece scope mounts interchangeable with T/C Venture SA are the following:

T/C Compass SA

Rifles That Have Two-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With T/C Venture SA

For two-piece scope mounts to be interchangeable, the mounting surfaces of the rifles must match in every dimension except the action length which can vary. This is because the distance between the two pieces of the mount is not fixed. Rifles that have two-piece scope mounts interchangeable with T/C Venture SA are the following:

Best Scope Mounts for T/C Venture SA

Picatinny Rails for T/C Venture SA

Like on the T/C Compass, the receivers of T/C Venture SA are usually equipped with Weaver bases for scope mounting purposes. Should you want to expand your mounting choices, you might want to replace them with a Picatinny rail. This one is made by the American company EGW and is designed to fit your Venture SA rifle perfectly.

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The History of Thompson/Center Arms

Thompson/Center Arms Venture SA Rifle Review

T/C Venture SA Calibers

Scope Mounts Interchangeable With T/C Venture SA

Rifles That Have One-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With T/C Venture SA

Rifles That Have Two-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With T/C Venture SA

Best Scope Mounts for T/C Venture SA

Picatinny Rails for T/C Venture SA

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