Thompson/Center Compass .308 Win Bolt-Action Rifle – 22 in Threaded 5R Barrel, Black Synthetic, Weaver Bases, Bipod, Muzzle Brake
This first-generation Thompson/Center Compass in .308 Win pairs a 22-inch, free-floated 5R barrel with a full-diameter three-lug bolt and 60-degree lift for smooth cycling and dependable accuracy. It includes a factory user-adjustable trigger, three-position safety, and a black synthetic stock with aluminum pillar bedding. Installed Weaver-style scope bases, a stainless three-port muzzle brake, and a clamp-on bipod add ready-to-use utility. The model’s factory-published 1-MOA accuracy guarantee with premium ammunition underscores its precision focus.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Details: There are visible handling and use marks on exterior surfaces. Please refer to the photos for close-up views of these cosmetic marks.
What’s Included
- Thompson/Center Compass .308 Win bolt-action rifle
- 1x 5-round detachable polymer magazine
- Three-port stainless muzzle brake (installed)
- Sling stud-mounted clamp-on bipod (unbranded, installed)
- Two-piece Weaver-style scope bases (installed)
The 22-inch sporter-contour barrel is steel, free-floated, and cut with 5R rifling to support consistent accuracy. It is threaded at the muzzle and currently fitted with a three-port stainless muzzle brake for recoil mitigation and quick follow-up sight picture.
The action features a full-diameter three-lug bolt with a 60-degree lift for streamlined operation and scope clearance. The 4140 steel receiver is drilled and tapped, and this rifle comes with two-piece Weaver-style bases installed. The receiver is marked "COMPASS SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MA USA."
The black synthetic stock incorporates a Monte Carlo comb, aluminum pillar bedding, molded grip panels, and sling swivel studs. Length of pull is 13.5 inches, and the included clamp-on bipod mounts to the forward stud for quick deployment.
Controls and feeding are straightforward, with a user-adjustable trigger and a three-position safety. A detachable 5-round polymer box magazine is included; the magazine body carries molded multi-caliber markings consistent with the short-action design. This first-generation Compass configuration is made in the USA and carries the factory-published 1-MOA accuracy guarantee with premium ammunition.

