I was in the market for a .308 budget rifle. I looked over the Savage Axis and the Ruger American and I was like nope! I would've loved to handle a T/C Compass but couldn't find one. I settled on the T/C Venture and so far I'm really pleased. It gets shot today.
You didn't settle at all. Although the Venture has a budget price, I don't consider it a budget gun. I think you are going to be even more pleased after your range session. Let us know how it goes.
