Which Kimber should I buy?
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They have a very thin hand laid fiberglass shell, prone to cracking. As easy as they are to damage, I think they’re fairly easy to repair as well. I haven’t had to fix one yet but GE Flach has most likely repaired a few and could probably give you more info.
There is the odd one with air pockets but no major structural issues .Easy to repair if needed .If you want light weight than thin skin goes hand in hand .All in all they are very durable .I repair more McMillians than Kimbers .
I have yet to damage one myself, structural integrity is good for sure. I should have clarified I was comparing the Montana stocks to the hunter stock only. Under normal use you should never have a problem with a Montana stock. The hunter stocks will handle more abuse than a Montana stock. Perhaps that’s a better way of explaining it.
It might not be that old, my 30-06 has a greay stock and but it had a bergara barrel so it was only a couple of years old.
I'm looking for a crf, light gun but have heard so many bat reviewes about kimber I'm not sure whatvto thing some guys love em some hate em.
Not sure where I stand I've never shot one.nking that is my first step......
The bad reviews come from" people who don't own one or the owned one and they we unable to shoot a light rifle properly.Or the classic is they think the bolt is sloppy because they bring it all the way back and they wiggle it around and go," oh that's no good".Shows how little they know about rifle action design.
If they are so bad why is it so hard to find a used one ?They dont last a day for sale on here .
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In response to smith81, I went through exactly what you are talking about. A few bad internet reviews had me wondering if they were crap too. If you read it on the internet, its gotta be true right?
In my experience, they are very good rifles. I think if you buy one made in 2016 or later, it will probably be a good shooter.
A warning though, if you get one and you like it, all your old hunting rifles will seem thick and heavy.
In my experience, they are very good rifles. I think if you buy one made in 2016 or later, it will probably be a good shooter.
A warning though, if you get one and you like it, all your old hunting rifles will seem thick and heavy.
fyi i put a hole in the outside of my montana by laying it down on the ground , lil pebble pressure hole. i filled it with epoxy an shes sweet... however, i would proberly prefer a plastic Hunter stock for hard out bush bashing and mountain hunting, myself....
i find no qualms with the Hunter models,
Now, is it True. the kimber barrels an extractor cuts line up easy when rebarreling?
i have a 308 barrel for my 708 that excites me
i find no qualms with the Hunter models,
Now, is it True. the kimber barrels an extractor cuts line up easy when rebarreling?
i have a 308 barrel for my 708 that excites me
God Dam Dead Right they do!!!!
some say, Spoilt...... its a darn shame for the other rifles though, ive never looked at tthem the same sincE
I’ve owned plenty, I guess I need to learn how to shoot a light rifle properly. Who is making their barrels this week? Benchmark or Bartlien?!
A stainless model 70 is twice the crf rifle IMO.
I like the model 70 dont get me wrong but not twice the rifle not by my standards ,heavy action ,investment cast extractors, splined on bolt handle, heavy bulky bell and carlson stock.
Sure. I can say kimber 84M’s are dainty, small bolt handles, thin open grip, narrow butt stock, short forend, triggers are too curved, smaller safeties. Sometimes going light you lose the things that make a rifle functional. For some people a pound or so isn’t worth the sacrifice.
Personally a 84M would be a great kids or womens rifle.
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You're right, for certain kinds of hunting, a pound or so is no big deal. Stand hunting, road hunting, or riding an atv come to mind. Kimber rifles are not for everybody.
If you climb mountains, or hike for 8-9 hours, the weight of the rifle can seem "magnified" to me though.
My model 70 extreme weather 270 win with vx3 3.5x10 and talley lightweights weighed about 8.5 pounds and was so fat it felt like a 2x4. My kimber hunter 308, talleys, vx3 2.5x8 weighs 6.5 pounds. My adirondack 308, talleys, vx3 1.5x5 weighs 5 pounds 9 ounces...... 2 to 3 pounds carried over a mountain, or all day, makes a huge difference to me at least.
If you climb mountains, or hike for 8-9 hours, the weight of the rifle can seem "magnified" to me though.
My model 70 extreme weather 270 win with vx3 3.5x10 and talley lightweights weighed about 8.5 pounds and was so fat it felt like a 2x4. My kimber hunter 308, talleys, vx3 2.5x8 weighs 6.5 pounds. My adirondack 308, talleys, vx3 1.5x5 weighs 5 pounds 9 ounces...... 2 to 3 pounds carried over a mountain, or all day, makes a huge difference to me at least.
I have one. Better larger action for sure but the grip is still too narrow and open for my preference. It’s a stainless walnut classic, not the Montana fwiw.
I see some of your custom 8400’s on here and they are very nice. But most have the stocks heavily modified with palm swells and cheek pieces from what I remember.
That is the beauty of the montana stock ,you can modify as required if you choose to do so. I prefer the slim open grip myself but I know that is not for everyone.I wish they made the model 70 like they did in pre 64 those were some well made rifles .Still have an action kicking around not sure what to chamber it in.
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