Well after shooting it today I am very impressed. Its a great little gun my 9 and 11 year old both liked it. It handles very well and was pretty accurate on the silhouettes today. I think it had one or 2 FTF on some CCI Mini Mags in first and second magazine other than that we ran a couple hundred rounds through it with no real issues. The Majority of the rounds were Federal Champion 40g target and it didn't seem picky at all.

 

I just picked mine up last night and did the same cleaning routine this morning as you did.

1. I did two rounds of a Hoppe's #9 patch followed by many dry patches, and then an oiled patch followed by several more dry patches. I finally began to get fairly clean patches out. I didn't go overboard on this since it will get plenty dirty hopefully this week.

2. I also ran more than one oiled patch over the barrel, followed by many more dry patches or cloths, and it still shows some brown on the clean patches/cloths. I'm not sure that will ever end. This is the only gun I have that exhibits this characteristic. Kind of odd.

3. Unlike yours, the action on mine was well lubed from the factory. I sprayed two rounds of Hornady One-Shot on the bolt & trigger group as preventative medicine. Nicely machined bolt, well finished receiver; my basic Ruger 10/22 carbine's black-painted factory receiver - with an abundance of paint - looks cheap by comparison.

4. The barrel on mine was on straight, sights lined up nicely.

5. I noticed it was very finicky on getting the safety sliding pin centered for removing and reinstalling the action in the stock. Darn thing wanted to be either On or Off, and just did not want to stop in the middle. Finagling required.

6. I spent a little time ensuring the barrel was centered in the stock when reinstalling the action; as it came from the factory, it wasn't. It is now "free floating" by a dollar bill criterion.

7. I had no problems loading the magazine, except the first time on the first round. After that, no issues. Push the lever, load the first round, the rest go in just like a basic 10/22 mag.

8. My first reaction on taking it out of the box when I picked it up was, "Wow, this thing is light." So, I weighed the stock while I had it apart for cleaning - 19.2 ounces.

I put one of my spare scopes, a Mueller APV 2-7x32 AO unit, on it using Weaver Quad Lock #49049 Extra High rings. Those provide plenty of clearance height-wise but was all I had on hand. I'm looking forward to get it out to the range this coming week. I'm glad yours shot well.

 

Hey Cabin thanks for the info. Today I broke down the R22 and cleaned it. I hit the outside of the barrel with some CLP and some Remington oil as I used Hoppe's the other day. It seems to be less and less of the rust coming off the exterior as I have oiled it a few more times. As for the inside of the barrel it cleaned up quickly and didn't have any issues with it. I ran some Hoppe's solvent through it then ran some patches with oil through it then dry patches and it cleaned up quickly.
Nothing like the first day. I will keep and eye on it but I think this is going to be a fun little gun. I did pickup an MLOCK to Picatinny rail to install on it so I can put a little bi-pod on it for shooting. I was going to put some glass on it but the kids asked that I leave it with the sites. So it will stay that way for now.

 

Sounds like my $145 wasn't wasted, picking mine up Weds What kind of ammo have you guys tried? Wise Arms has their Whisper Supressor on sale for $99 with the code whisper. That's $100 off.:bthumb:

 

Sounds like my $145 wasn't wasted, picking mine up Weds

What kind of ammo have you guys tried?

I shot a a mag or 2 of choot em and cci mini mag target then it was a lot of federal champion after that. It ate it all.

 

flylo

Where did you find that price?? Online or local brick and mortar??

Ferox34

 

Where did you find that price?? Online or local brick and mortar??

See this thread where flylo explains all. But that deal is gone.

EDIT: I guess it would help if I put the thread link in my response.

https://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1143867

 

When your rich in spirit but poor in funds you must be creative I did explain when it was live so all could share in the savings, in fact the next day Brownells made the deal better so I asked for a discount & they nicely said no but if you buy from them it your evet not happy you can return it, great company IMHO.

 

I like mine pretty well...but it isn’t reliable in sub freezing temps....the action becomes sluggish and sometimes doesn’t chamber a round. In warm temperatures it works well. The bolt and receiver are nicely milled, the stock is very functional and it is pretty accurate. The trigger is ok...as time goes by mine may wear in and function better in cold temps...overall my evaluation is positive...the mag is a little quirky and difficult to remove but 10-22 mags work well.

 

The only time I was able to shoot mine, it was 35 degrees, and I had no problems with function at those temps. My fingers did after a while, but the gun ran fine. I only had my 25 yard cabin range available, and shot Norma Tac 22 ammo. It did fine, although that slick Tac 22 lube gets a bit sticky at 35 degrees. I had one 0.25" 5-shot group and another 0.22" group for four of the five shots before that pesky 5th round flyer opened it up. Overall, I'm satisfied with the initial performance and am looking forward to getting back to it in warmer weather and longer distances.

I had no problems with the T/C mag, but the trigger feels a bit mushy to me, long take up, no distinct wall before the break, but a decent pull weight. I need more time with it before I draw any conclusions on the trigger.

 

Recently purchased this gun for squirrel hunting next Fall - primarily because its so very lightweight and I just like to buy a new gun every now and then. Have to say the bore was dirtier than any new 22 I’ve ever purchased. And a number of coal black patches with metal shavings came out before it even started to get clean. Because it was too cold to go to the range I had time to take the trigger assembly apart and polish all metal to metal contacts using a Dremel pad and some Autosol metal polish. This improved the factory trigger to a consistent, smooth and quite crisp 3 lb pull. I also mounted an inexpensive 36 mm Bushnell Banner AO purchased off eBay for about $50. When the weather improved I finally got to the range with a bunch of bulk Remington Gold. (For anyone who likes this ammo - Walmart currently has the 1400 round buckets on sale for about $62.). Anyway, once I got the scope on paper at 50 yd, I could not believe how accurate this little gun is shooting bulk ammo. That day it even out shot the other rifle I had with me - a bolt action CZ 455 Varmint with a much better and more expensive scope. I would never have believed that a short barrel, light weight, semi-auto 22 could do that - but it did and quite consistently. Way to go TC! So, I’m really looking forward to taking this gun into the woods next Fall. The only issue I have with it is the hard, slippery, plastic butt pad TC put on it. I have searched everywhere on the net and no one, not even Magpul, offers an upgraded aftermarket soft rubber replacement. Nevertheless, I’m glad I purchased the R22 and I’m sure it will serve me well for years to come.

 

Hate to hijack the thread, but I figure you guys would know since you own one...

What kind of barrel profile is on this gun? Medium, bull, thin?
Does it heat up fast?
Any feed or ejection issues?

Does the manual say anything about NOT shooting Hyper Velocity ammo (Velocitors, Stingers)?

Thanks!

 

1. Same barrel profile as my standard 10/22 carbine.

2. No.

3. No feeding or ejection issues.

4. Manual only says use 22LR ammo manufactured to industry specs.

 

Thank you! Overall how do you like the rifle?
I'm on the fence between this and a 10/22. I'm not into upgrading parts, unless absolutely necessary. But it looks like this might be a better "as-is" "out of the box" option.

 

At the moment, my stock 10/22 with a Brimstone Tier 3 trigger job outshoots it, but frankly, I attribute that to me, not the gun. It is so much lighter and has a distinctly different rear stock that I haven't yet mastered the best way to shoot it using my Protektor bags.

Overall, I like it. I think it is better built, has several nice features the 10/22 doesn't, and it very easy to carry. When I pick up my factory 10/22 carbine, it feels twice as heavy, even though it probably isn't.

That said, I bought it taking advantage of two different discounts, so it was cheaper ($167) than the 10/22 ($200, $250 with the trigger job); at that price it was a no brainer. The cheapest I've seen the T/C R22 these days is about $290. If I had to do it now, I'd probably stick with the basic 10/22 & basic Brimstone trigger job because all I intended to use either one for was plinking & informal target shooting.

But, if you wanted to, or even think you might want to, do any of the mods that are already included in the T/C R22, buy that one.

 

My new TCR22 experience so far...

I also just received my nw TCR22. I was a bit apprehensive considering other buyer experiences, however I am pleasantly surprised. While I did find the bore dirty and the parts dry, the barrel appears to be on straight, and I found no rust. I used my go to Ballistol lube, along with CLP and Gunscrubber, and light gun oil. It went fast and I'm ready for the range! Since I plan to use this rifle in Steel Challenge with iron sights, I am pleased with the ghost sight picture and green FO front sight. The trigger is satisfactory, but I plan to replace the trigger spring to reduce the pull a bit. An interesting note is the stock Magpul slots to fit M-Lok compatible accessories - I purchased a 9 slot M-Lok rail from amazon, but it is too long for the 2 slots available on the stock! I returned the item, and have a 7 slot replacement on the way...
Range report coming when Oklahoma weather allows a shoot at the OKC Gun Club!

 

I went to the range and sighted it in at 25 yards. Very quickly with only 3 3-shot groups, it was shooting 1.5” groups. I was using cheap ammo, Remington Lightning and Winchester, and found no difference. I took it then to our OKCGC “plinking” range - 8” metal files in a row, that knock down when hit, and can be reset with rope control from the firing line. The rifle was quick and accurate, and the combination of peep/ghost rear sight with green fiber optic from sight made target acquisition fast and easy. I put about 200 rounds through it so far without any stovepipes or misfires of any kind. It is using both the TC magazine it came with, and 4 other Ruger magazines. Next step it to take her to a Steel Challenge shoot at the club in 2 weeks!

 

I bought one recently because Thompson had done some of the improvements I usually add to my 10/22s. However unlike you guys I had to pay about $270 for mine. A lot of the work was in the bolt - much nicer finish overall - more radius on the back of the bolt - firing pin was pinned (little firing pin jump) etc. Bolt would release just by pulling the bolt handle back without messing with the bolt release. Threaded barrel. Rail already on the top of the receiver. Inside of the receiver better finished than most 10/22s that I have bought. At 25 yards (with the peep sight) I put 5 rounds just about an inch off center. 3 rounds touching 2 about an inch away but I could have moved between the 3rd and fourth shot. Also my eyes aren't as good as they use to be so I don't know if it was me or the sight as to being about an inch off center. Probably a few other differences than a 10/22 but I can't remember. Both guns have what I considered not very good triggers. Does anyone know if a 10/22 trigger group could be subbed for for the Thompson trigger group? I haven't tried. I wish they had added ears to protect the front sight. I believe it could easily get damaged.