Thompson/Center Venture II
Thompson/Center Arms · Rifle · In Production · 2020
Also known as: T/C Venture II, TC Venture II
Overview
The Thompson/Center Venture II is an American bolt-action hunting rifle introduced in 2020 as the successor to the original Venture. It pairs a cylindrical, pillar-bedded action and full-diameter bolt with a free-floated, 5R button-rifled barrel and a factory sub-MOA accuracy guarantee. The Generation II adjustable single-stage trigger, threaded muzzle, and Weather Shield-coated metalwork target value-conscious big-game hunters across a wide range of standard and magnum chamberings.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3311 g (116.8 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1067 mm (42.01") |
| Barrel Length | 559 mm (22.01") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 18 N (4.0 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 3 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 860 m/s (2822 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3590 J (2648 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 500 m (547 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | 5r |
| Rifling Twist | 305 mm (12.01") |
| Number of Grooves | 5 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Composite |
| Finish | Weather Shield |
Calibers
- .308 Winchester · primary · 7.62×51mm NATO — also known as 7.62x51mm, 7.62 NATO
- .223 Remington · 5.56×45mm NATO — also known as 5.56x45mm
- .243 Winchester
- .270 Winchester
- 6.5 Creedmoor — also known as 6.5 Creedmoor
- 7mm Remington Magnum — also known as 7mm Rem Mag
- .30-06 Springfield — also known as 7.62x63mm
- .300 Winchester Magnum — also known as .300 Win Mag
- .350 Legend
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Two Position Safety, Cocking Indicator
- Features: Free Floated Barrel, 5r Button Rifled Barrel, Adjustable Trigger, Bladed Trigger Safety, Pillar Bedding, Detachable Box Magazine, Moa Accuracy Guarantee, Threaded Muzzle, Hogue Traction Panels, Weaver Scope Bases, Weather Shield Coating
Production
Production years: 2020-present
Introduced at SHOT Show 2020 as a redesign of the 2009-2019 Venture line.
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
Chambered from .223 Rem. up through .300 Win. Mag., plus .350 Legend; .308 Win. configurations use a 22-inch, 1:12-twist barrel with a 3-round drop-out polymer magazine. Ships without iron sights but includes Weaver-style scope bases.
Background
Thompson/Center built its reputation on single-shot Contender and Encore pistols and rifles before entering the affordable bolt-action market. The Venture II carried that value proposition forward after the brand passed to Smith & Wesson, offering a guaranteed-accuracy hunting rifle at a budget price point.