has anybody played with it?
how did you like it, and how did it compare to compareable rifles?

apparently Swedish and Norwegian dealers have bitched and moan enough that it will be offered in 6,5x55 here.
which is great since there aren't an abundance of budget rifles in six and a half.

I don't own one, but I work part-time selling guns. I have sold a fair number of Ventures and have had great reviews on them. Very, very accurate, quality rifles.

I have one in .270 Win that I picked up ANIB. It is showing some great potential to be accurate as most of my groups are coming in around 1" with factory ammunition. I know it can do better I just haven't played with it much. I think it will be a keeper though when it is all said and done.