I have been checking out the new(er) Thompson Center Venture rifle. I was at the local store and actually handled a few yesterday. They look really nice, action feels great and looks and feels very substantial. The important bits of the gun, trigger barrel and action are all from the more expensive T/C rifle. I am wondering if anyone has had a chance to shoot one extensively and what do you all think? I really did not like the trigger guard that is molded into the stock (yuck) and the rubberish inserts in the stock made it feel like a toy. I would rather have a plain synthetic stock if it is going to be synthetic. Also the Drop Box Mag seemed OK, but is only a single stack, I like built in better. How do you think this thing would compare to the usual suspects: Weatherby Vanguard, Tikka T3, one of the similar Savage rifles. They say the Venture has an MOA guarantee, but some of the reviews I have seen have produced bigger groups in testing.
What do yall think?
What do yall think?