David E. Petzal has tested and written a brief review about the new TC Venture. The new sub-$500 budget bolt-action rifle not only meets but exceeds its 1 MOA guarantee. Just look at these groups David was getting with a variety of loads:
Federal 168-grain Match–.789”
Federal 165-grain Nosler Ballistic Tip—1.195”
HSM 165-grain soft-point–.855”*
Nosler 180-grain E-Tip handload–.919”
Winchester 180-grain Power Point—1.163”
Berger 155-grain VLD handload–.667”**
I cannot wait for it to come out in a short action. A .308, 7mm-08 and .243 would be awesome.
Read the review at The Gun Nut
The budget priced Thompson/Center Venture rifle is now shipping. T/C guarantee that it is capable for firing 3 shots in a one inch group at 100 yards. This rifle is going to fly off the shelves!
It will be available chambered in .270, .30-06, 300 Win. Mag., and 7mm Mag. I hope it will be available in a short action soon.
The new aptly named Venture is a entry level priced rifle that guarantees 1 MOA accuracy!
Thompson/Center introduces the New T/C Venture, the most value-packed bolt action rifle available on the market today. Designed to deliver top end quality and accuracy at an entry level price, the Thompson/Center Venture offers a 5R rifled match grade barrel and match grade crown, adjustable precision trigger and a classic style composite stock that puts it in a class all its own. A rugged, reliable tool for the outdoorsman, the T/C Venture features T/C’s renowned innovation, craftsmanship and cutting edge barrel technology. Guaranteed to deliver Minute of angle accuracy… 1 inch groups at 100 yards.
It features:
* 60 degree bolt lift
* Adjustable trigger
* 5R match-grade rifling
* Long action.
It will be available chambered in .270 Win., 7mm Rem. Mag., 30-06, .300 Win Mag.
Although I have yet to see pricing for this rifle, if it indeed is entry level pricing with a 1 MOA guarantee this will be one popular rifle and will give Weatherby with their 1.5 MOA guarantee a run for their money (no doubt being popular with folks who cannot shoot MOA anyway).
I expect a short action will be announced within a year.
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