Thompson/Center LRR
Thompson/Center Arms · Sniper Rifle · Discontinued · 2017
Also known as: T/C LRR, Thompson Center Long Range Rifle, Performance Center T/C LRR
Overview
The Thompson/Center LRR (Long Range Rifle) is a bolt-action precision rifle built on an aluminum chassis stock system, designed as a Performance Center product for long-range target shooting and competition. Chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Winchester, and .243 Winchester, the LRR features a heavy-contour 4140 steel barrel with 5R rifling for reduced bullet deformation and easier cleaning, a threaded muzzle with an included muzzle brake, and a Performance Center-tuned trigger adjustable from 2.5 to 3.5 pounds. The aluminum chassis accepts standard AR-15 pistol grips and buttstocks, allowing extensive customization. The 10-round AICS-pattern detachable magazine provides compatibility with a wide range of aftermarket magazines. At approximately 11.5 pounds in 6.5 Creedmoor configuration, the LRR is built for stability at the bench and in competition rather than field portability.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 5216 g (184.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1156 mm (45.51") |
| Barrel Length | 610 mm (24.02") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 13 N (2.9 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 860 m/s (2822 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3115 J (2298 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 800 m (875 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 203 mm (7.99") |
| Number of Grooves | 5 |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Aluminum Chassis |
| Finish | Matte Black |
Calibers
- 6.5 Creedmoor · primary — also known as 6.5 CM, 6.5mm Creedmoor
- .308 Winchester · 7.62x51mm NATO — also known as 7.62x51mm NATO, 7.62 NATO
- .243 Winchester — also known as .243 Win
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
- Features: Aluminum Chassis Stock, Free Floating Barrel, Threaded Barrel, Muzzle Brake, Adjustable Trigger, 5r Rifling, Picatinny Rail, Ar Compatible Grip, Adjustable Lop
Production
Production years: 2017-2023
Discontinued when Smith & Wesson phased out the Thompson/Center brand. Exact numbers not publicly disclosed.
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Discontinued: 2023
Notes
The LRR was produced under Smith & Wesson's Performance Center division, which took over Thompson/Center Arms after acquiring it in 2007. The 5R rifling pattern (with 5 lands and grooves where the grooves have a slightly different angle) is designed to produce less bullet deformation than conventional rifling, potentially improving accuracy and reducing fouling. The 4140 steel barrel is a chromium-molybdenum alloy common in precision rifle applications. Thompson/Center was effectively discontinued by Smith & Wesson in 2023. MSRP was approximately $1,200-$1,400.
Background
Thompson/Center Arms was founded in 1967 by Kenneth Thompson and Warren Center, becoming famous for the Contender single-shot pistol and the Encore system. The LRR represented the brand's most ambitious foray into precision bolt-action rifles before the Thompson/Center name was quietly retired by parent company Smith & Wesson in the early 2020s.