The mendozas have great triggers. The. Ruger can be tuned be a 12 ft-lb plinker or a 20 ft-lb monster. Haven't shot a venom but I have a Daisy 1000 (aka: Hatsan) that is accurate and tweakable. Last of the nice checkered wood stocks & nicely figured - make you a heck of a deal on it if you are in the market...