"Introducing the Colt CBX Tac Hunter – A Modern Hunting Rifle" (Ruger copy?)

[the_leper_colony]

Not sure why they didn't call it the Colt "American" - seems to be copied from Ruger's you-know-what, in terms of features. Of course, that name might have reminded them of their "All American 2000" fiasco:

Introducing the Colt CBX Tac Hunter – A Modern Hunting Rifle

Colt proudly introduces the CBX Tac Hunter—a bolt-action hunting rifle loaded with accuracy-enhancing features, making it the perfect companion for avid hunters.

www.ammoland.com

They say that copying something is the sincerest form of flattery! (Moderators, please move this thread to a different forum if appropriate.)

As always IMHO, FWIW, YMMV, etc.

 

[Mobuck]

Similar and 'copy' are slightly different descriptions.
With modern technology, it's not difficult to produce accurate barrels, simple but strong/stiff actions, and the nearly universal Tupperware stocks. These are the major components in making a rugged, cheap, and accurate rifle.
I have a Thompson Center Compass II that's very 'similar' to the Ruger American. Due to business shifts and change in ownership(?) TC/S&W/whoever owns the brand these days, decided the Compass II wasn't a worthwhile item. Maybe a mistake since there seems to be another very similar rifle tossed into the sales arena.

 

[the_leper_colony]

...I have a Thompson Center Compass II that's very 'similar' to the Ruger American. Due to business shifts and change in ownership(?) TC/S&W/whoever owns the brand these days, decided the Compass II wasn't a worthwhile item. Maybe a mistake since there seems to be another very similar rifle tossed into the sales arena.

Sorry that I didn't buy a TC Dimension when they were available. I'm a sucker for multi-caliber firearms!

As always IMHO, FWIW, YMMV, etc.

 

[Mobuck]

All I can say is the TC Compass II is pretty amazing accuracy wise.
Look back 50-60 years to the economy model 788 Remington. Even with a rear locking multi-lug bolt, the 788 produced great accuracy. The only thing holding that rifle back was the trigger(which was AWFUL).

 

[Sam Summey]

Colt only claims one CZ feature (improvement?). I suspect it really is a CZ design that their management didn't warm up to for their line of products.

 

[Hvymax]

Aren't they all copying Savage pretty much at this point??? What's modern about a bolt action??? Where's my modern matchlock???

 

[Mobuck]

The Savage lock nut barrel was innovative (and CHEAP) long ago. It's still a good design as evidenced by the copycat products.

 

[Hankus]

All I can say is the TC Compass II is pretty amazing accuracy wise.
Look back 50-60 years to the economy model 788 Remington. Even with a rear locking multi-lug bolt, the 788 produced great accuracy. The only thing holding that rifle back was the trigger(which was AWFUL).

My 788 in .308 is still my go-to hunting rifle. I check zero with 3 rounds before hunting season every year and only pull the trigger with a deer in my sights so it only gets fired a max of ~ 8 rounds a year. It's a tack driver.