Putting the training wheels back on - with a T/C Venture

[Clint M]

I called my local Dick's sporting goods and after some info exchanged I gave them the model info of the venture I wanted in 223 rem, he called back and said he could order that rifle for $499. I think better deals on the Venture can be had than $499 when MSRP is $539, I'm going to do some more searching, and wait on a good deal.

Merril no problem on the PM/info. The TC Icon/Venture offers some different options I'm surprised in the general lack of interest from most people. That said anyone who has owned a Icon or Venture has reported superb accuracy, and the action really is nice.

wbwanzar the bolt open on cock (after firing) is somewhat harder than a two lug design. I don't know where you are located, but I would be glad to let you check my Icon out (same bolt etc as venture) and I will see if I can come up with a way to measure the amount of force needed to open the bolt on cocking compared to a remington 700.

The link below gives info on bolt maintenance, I use a moly based grease on all my bolt guns where the bolt rides up the ramp to cock the firing pin. It keeps the bolt from galling, also makes it easier to cock.
http://www.accurateshooter.com/technical-articles/bolt-maintenance-methods-materials/

Link below gives some info on 3 locking lug actions, the Icon/Venture action took some ideas from custom actions such as the BAT. You can also have a roller ball installed on the bolt to greatly reduce the amount of energy needed to cock the firing pin.
http://riflemansjournal.blogspot.com/2009/08/bat-three-lug-action-by-german.html

 

[wbwanzer]

Thanks for the offer Clint. I'm in Maryland near Baltimore (I am ashamed to admit that nowadays). I'll guess you're not near here.

I too called Dick's yesterday. They had Venture Predator models that were $579 before a 10% discount. Still more than I want to pay. I want one for closer to $360 so that the rebate takes me below $300. I think the OP got extremely lucky with his purchase. I don't begrudge him that at all. I just wish I could come close to that deal.

I need to learn to deal with the harder acting bolt. I have a Mossberg MVP Patrol which seems hard to me also. I think part of my problem is that I'm rather inexperienced with bolt action rifles. The hard working bolt disrupts my whole alignment. I imaging that I'll get used to it if I do it often enough. I'm semi-retired now but am planning to retire for real next spring and move to Pa. So hopefully I'll get to shoot a lot more starting next year.

Thanks for the above links.

 

[Wolfgang james]

I have that same gun/scope setup but in 270 and love it, only have ~100 rounds thru it and never felt the action to be overly tight. My wife has a 243 ruger American that has a tighter action then the t/c. Looking at getting another in 223 or maybe 204

 

[merrill]

I have a venture, but I would like to check out the T/C Dimension. That is the next step up and has user interchangeable barrels. Has anybody tried one?

 

[wbwanzer]

The best price I've found on a regular Venture is $433 at a GS in York Pa., about an hour away. That's about $358 after rebate. The same store has the Savage Axis with a scope mounted on it for $324. I think I would prefer the Venture between the two.

 

[wbwanzer]

Merrill said: "I have a venture, but I would like to check out the T/C Dimension. That is the next step up and has user interchangeable barrels. Has anybody tried one? "

The Dimension does looks interesting. I'm with you in wondering if anybody has one. We might need a new thread to generate replys to that question.

 

[wbwanzer]

Looks like the Ruger American Ranch models can be had for around $350. I mention them because they come with a rail for a scope and hold a similar amount of ammo as the Venture. They have a three lug bolt also. So at a cursory glance, seems like the Venture is at the higher end of the price scale for budget rifles.

 

[Clint M]

Check the difference in the action between venture and ruger american, they are both close in price range, however the venture is a better action.

 

[wbwanzer]

Thanks for the heads-up, Clint. I wouldn't know a good action from a bad one except by how it felt to work it. The technical bits I know nothing about.