Thompson/Center Dimension
Thompson/Center Arms · Rifle · Discontinued · 2012
Also known as: T/C Dimension, Thompson Center Dimension
Overview
The Thompson/Center Dimension is a modular bolt-action rifle introduced in 2012 that lets the shooter change chambering by swapping the barrel, bolt, magazine and magazine well. Ten cartridges from .204 Ruger up to .300 Winchester Magnum are organized into four interchange groups (A, B, C and D), so a single receiver can serve as several different rifles. Each 5R-rifled, chrome-moly barrel is guaranteed by the maker to shoot three shots inside one inch at 100 yards. The rifle uses a machined aluminum receiver, a single-stack polymer three-round detachable magazine, an adjustable single-stage trigger and a synthetic stock with an adjustable length of pull.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3175 g (112.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1067 mm (42.01") |
| Barrel Length | 559 mm (22.01") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 19 N (4.3 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 3 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 880 m/s (2887 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 4515 J (3330 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 500 m (547 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 254 mm (10.00") |
| Number of Grooves | 5 |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Barrel Material | Chrome Moly Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .30-06 Springfield · primary — also known as 30-06, .30-06 Sprg, 7.62x63mm
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Three Position Safety, Cocking Indicator
- Features: Interchangeable Barrels, Switch Caliber System, 5r Rifling, Adjustable Trigger, Adjustable Length Of Pull, Monte Carlo Stock, Weaver Scope Bases
Service history
Operators
- Civilian hunters and sport shooters · adopted 2012
Production
Production years: 2012-2016
Commercial hunting rifle; production totals not publicly disclosed
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Discontinued: 2016
Notes
T/C divided the ten available chamberings into four Groups (A: .204 Ruger/.223 Rem; B: .22-250/.243/7mm-08/.308; C: .270/.30-06; D: 7mm Rem Mag/.300 Win Mag). Standard-caliber barrels measure 22 inches and magnums 24 inches. The Dimension was discontinued a few years after Smith & Wesson consolidated Thompson/Center's bolt-action line.
Background
Marketed as "one rifle for every hunt," the Dimension aimed to give hunters a single receiver that could be re-barreled from varmint to big-game calibers in a couple of minutes with only the supplied tool.