Name: The Ruger 10/22 Killer? Thompson/Center T/CR22 In-Depth Review (Archive)
Uploaded: 2025-11-08T13:14:43+00:00
Duration: 20 min 17 s
Description: The Ruger 10/22 has been the king of rimfire rifles for over 50 years, but does it finally have a real competitor? The Thompson/Center T/CR22 comes from the factory with features you'd have to spend h

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The Ruger 10/22 has been the king of rimfire rifles for over 50 years, but does it finally have a real competitor? The Thompson/Center T/CR22 comes from the factory with features you'd have to spend hundreds of dollars upgrading on a 10/22, like a threaded barrel, peep sights, and an M-LOK compatible stock.
In this video, we'll unbox the T/CR22 in Realtree Edge Camo and do a deep dive on every feature to see if it truly has what it takes to dethrone the champ. Is this the best value .22lr on the market today? Let's find out.
Chapters:
0:20 - The T/CR22: A Challenger to the 10/22?
1:07 - Is It Really 10/22 Compatible?
2:02 - Unboxing the T/CR22 (What's in the box?)
2:40 - First Impressions & Camo Pattern
4:47 - Last-Round Bolt Hold-Open (A Feature the 10/22 Needs!)
6:12 - Stock, Sights, and Barrel Features
9:02 - Full Spec Sheet Breakdown
15:12 - Final Verdict: Should You Buy a T/CR22?