my wife bought me an Icon Classic 270 for my birthday last year. I do not have any complaints at all. It is well balanced, smooth bolt action, and is deadly accurate. If I'm not mistaken TC has a $150 mail in rebate going on. When my wife bought mine she got the rebate plus it was tax free weekend in La. I know you could buy for less price , but might sacrifice quality! The venture is the same rifle, just with the composite stock.