I have T/C Venture compact in 243 Win. I have purchased several deer rifles over the past years. Many were shot. and some hunted with. The T/C Venture is the one I will not sell or trade. It fits perfectly with heavy hunting coat yet is very handy especially from a tree stand. Bolt function is perfect although different due short bolt throw. Trigger adjusted down to 3.5 # which is the weight of all my hunting rifles. Accuracy is the best of all hunting rifles I have for large game. Handloads with Hornady 95 gr SST and Sierra Prohunter 100gr Pointed Soft Point using Hodgen 4831sc or IMR4064 group from .3 inches to 1 inch at 100 yards depending on my nerves. Varmint weight bullets group just under 1 inch. The gun is heavier than some which helps to steady sighting. The weight is the only thing I see as a negative for a younger person. The weight might be a factor in off hand shooting and if doing a lot of walking while hunting.
