The Thompson Center Venture in .30-06 is a bolt-action rifle designed for hunting and general field use. At 7.7 lbs with a 25-inch barrel, it balances portability with the barrel length needed to extract full performance from the .30-06 cartridge.
Key Specifications
- GSIN: THMPS-19WIIS6A
- Manufacturer: Thompson Center
- Model: Venture
- Series: Standard
- Caliber: .30-06
- Barrel Length: 25 inches
- Total Length: 44 inches
- Capacity: 3 rounds
- Weight: 7.7 lbs
- General Finish: Blue
- Safety Features: Two Position Safety (TRUE)
Detailed Features
The two-position safety is a clean, intuitive design, easy to manipulate quietly in the field when game is close. The 25-inch barrel squeezes the .30-06 to its full potential and helps tame recoil somewhat compared to shorter-barreled versions. At 7.7 lbs it's light enough to carry all day without becoming a burden.
The bolt cycles smoothly and the action is reliable across temperature ranges. The .30-06 chambering gives hunters access to a wide variety of factory ammunition at virtually every retailer, which is a practical consideration for anyone who travels to hunt.
Target Audience
This rifle fits hunters who need a versatile, field-ready .30-06 that won't wear them out on long approaches. The .30-06 handles everything from whitetail to elk effectively, so the Venture in this caliber works across a wide range of North American hunting applications.