22 tcm

[Gtek]

In a pistol, not much woo-hoo factor for me. But I cannot stop thinking/building in my head a short action or a single poke something with a 12 or 14 or maybe a 16 twist 16" tube with threads on the front just in case. Is it just me?

[kencha]

Nope. I've been patiently waiting for Armscor to release their 22TCM bolt action rifle since announced at SHOT 2013.

I don't know where it is supposed to be made: their new facility in NV (I don't know if it is complete yet) or in the Philippines (typhoon last year?). Either way, no hint of them yet...

I almost built a Savage into one. Decided to use it for something else, and continue waiting. Maybe I'll still do it if I run into another Savage action for cheap.

[shooterbob]

Contender barrels are available in 22 tcm now. Been thinking of trying one

[Camba]

I like one in a single shot to use longer bullets than what the pistol uses. Prefer the contender; although, I already have the contender with the 5.7x28 chambering and it is a joy to shoot. The 22 TCM seems to have a little more room to try different loads than the 5.7x28. I do like the 5.7x28. You use very little powder to get 22 mag, 22 hornet velocities.
Camba

[NavyVet1959]

I figure for a rifle, I would just load .223 with a few grains of Red Dot to get .22TCM velocities. And still have room for going higher. For a handgun though, I like that RIA M1911 double stack with the extra 9mm barrel and spring.

[oger]

The LGS owner has a contender custom made a while ago (he had to supply the reamer) it's a lite weight 16in that he absolutely loves.

[Gtek]

Just thoughts from possibly being in this mental place of what if ( ) for too long. I have what I would call more than enough stuff to make a whole bunch of 22TCM's up. Having not figured out how to reload rim fire yet, and at probably 4-8 grains of whatever, bulk bullets, 700-1750 rounds per pound is just over 22LR prices that you cannot find today. Boolits puts it easily under ten cents a round at todays prices. A single shot could be pulled off with little fuss, trying to figure out a bolt with pistol mag. The forward locking lugs are the killer in area behind chamber with up to one inch of unsupported/uncontrolled in and out. See how well I have advanced in the justification/process of building me a new toy!

[kencha]

FWIW, I just received a reply from Armscor (on a Sunday) about their 22TCM bolt action:

They are Made in the Philippines, They should start shipping mid august

I wouldn't recommend holding your breath, but...

I've had a preorder in place for many months. I wonder if it is still active.

[porkchop bob]

Armscor news release reports 100 22 TCM rifles were released in August and 300 to be released in September and each month thereafter. It looks like Armscor's 22-Hornet and 22-TCM rifles are using the same barrel.

[leftiye]

Just thoughts from possibly being in this mental place of what if ( ) for too long. I have what I would call more than enough stuff to make a whole bunch of 22TCM's up. Having not figured out how to reload rim fire yet, and at probably 4-8 grains of whatever, bulk bullets, 700-1750 rounds per pound is just over 22LR prices that you cannot find today. Boolits puts it easily under ten cents a round at todays prices. A single shot could be pulled off with little fuss, trying to figure out a bolt with pistol mag. The forward locking lugs are the killer in area behind chamber with up to one inch of unsupported/uncontrolled in and out. See how well I have advanced in the justification/process of building me a new toy!

9mm Largo destroyer rifle with necked down cases and .22 barrel?

[oger]

I have one of the new carbines, unless I can get it worked out I wouldn't get to excited yet.