The Venture line is American made by Thompson Center, they do not have nearly the number of expensive , unique features that make the Icon so expensive. They are a lot of gun for the money, but they are ugly as sin, kinda chunky and use a lot of plastic, don't have the aluminum bedding block of the icon, do not come with a factory sub-moa target (but still have the gaurantee), the trigger is not a as good, and it is not as highly finished. There is nothing wrong with it, but it is not in the same league as an Icon, not by a long shot. I'm not sure what you're seeing them for, but dealer costs are under $400, whereas Icons are often between $700 and $900, so it's fair to say it costs half as much to build as an Icon.

Thank you for the update and added information. As soon as I saw the price I almost jumped on one and then I thought. Something is wrong.
I think I will stick with my .338 and practice more

When you compare the Venture to other guns in the same cost bracket, the Venture has a lot to offer, the biggest of which is the accuracy guarantee. I'm not aware of any other manufacture that offers as good or better of guarantee at the same price.

For what it's worth, I've handled a Venture and personally think it's pure unadulterated junk. I don't care what the accuracy gurantee is. I own a lot of guns of various calibers, makes and models and I'd never own that rifle, even if given to me.:yuk:

This past year I think I sold 1 Venture to 7 Icons. The 1st Venture I received was my last, as I had to send it back to the factory for rebluing before trying to sell it. It's a good gun for it's niche, and is competing against things like the Marlin X7, Rem 770, Stevens 200 and Howa 1500. Of those I'd take a Venture only over the Rem 770.