I came across this article tonight and it gave me a good laugh.

http://www.ammoland.com/2017/01/tc-c...omment-2117665

The T/C Compass bolt-action rifle named Guns & Ammo's 2016 Rifle of the Year? Really? According to the article, they chose the Compass because...

Speaking to the selection criteria for this award, Chris Agnes, Publisher of Guns & Ammo Magazine, explained, “A candidate for this award must demonstrate quality and reliability to a degree that meets or exceeds its design objective. The winner will have the greatest appeal to the masses. The T/C Compass rifle met all of the criteria.”
SERIOUSLY?????

I guess the folks at Guns & Ammo missed this little recall notice back on September 16, 2016.

http://compassrecalltcarms.com/

Apparently the potential for accidental discharges falls under "demonstrating quality and reliability to a degree that meets or exceeds it's design objective."

This isn’t the first time the T/C has faced a major recall. In the summer of 2013, Thompson/Center Arms was forced to recall all bolt-action rifles in their Icon, Venture and Dimension lines. Those models were found to have defective safeties that would not engage properly.


The Compass rifle was introduced early in 2016 and promised a load of features with a $399 price point.


One just has to wonder, how much did it cost T/C in bribe money or advertising dollars to have the Compass "awarded" this title. LOL