Need a Kimber Mountain Ascent .308
- Thread starter Ardent
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- Location
- Dah Soo,ON
What Blarg said...
Or just run a Montana 308 and be done...
Or just run a Montana 308 and be done...
bearkilr
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- Location
- Nowhere, ......just past the middle
It's threaded and comes with a protector, no need to cut.
- Location
- AB foothills
I know you're slow Arch, but I am pretty sure that is what Blargon was sayin
If he wasn't, that's what I am sayin, sort of
. My suggestion would be an 84L Montana.
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I know you're slow Arch, but I am pretty sure that is what Blargon was sayin
If he wasn't, that's what I am sayin, sort of
But! He'd have some rockin' barrel flutes, doing it blargon's way...
Ardent, FWIW; I'd go with the plain old Montana as well. If you really want the ounces saved by the Ascent, a guy could easily customize to suit.
Ardent
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Not easily unfortunately Lefty, there's probably $1000 of machining just in the bolt of a Montana if I sent it out to "make" an Ascent. The ozs would be appreciated for the purposes in mind for the rifle and I'm attracted to the metal shaving and removal in the Ascent versus the Montana. Getting below 5lbs is extremely attractive to me, I've an 84 in .308 and really liked it, this one buy will be Ascent only, just depends if I can find a .308. The Ascent is the lightest production rifle made, if I'm looking for light might as well get the absolute lightest.
Interesting read on a Montana and an Ascent.
http://www.thealaskalife.com/featured/kimber-rifles/
...........I'd spend the extra $$ and just get the Ascent...quick and easy.
http://www.thealaskalife.com/featured/kimber-rifles/
...........I'd spend the extra $$ and just get the Ascent...quick and easy.
- Location
- Dah Soo,ON
I know you're slow Arch, but I am pretty sure that is what Blargon was sayin
If he wasn't, that's what I am sayin, sort of
Hey Im a Millwright, give me a break
I legitimately thought that hacksawing the brake off and Krylon'ing the stock was an option. Again...I think like a Millwrong.
Yessir, I recognize that an exact replica would be costly. I guess I was thinking in more an "ounces for the dollar" terms. I know a few fellas, Stateside, have been lightening up the Montanas with basic part switch-outs and been getting close to the Ascents weight.Not easily unfortunately Lefty, there's probably $1000 of machining just in the bolt of a Montana if I sent it out to "make" an Ascent. The ozs would be appreciated for the purposes in mind for the rifle and I'm attracted to the metal shaving and removal in the Ascent versus the Montana. Getting below 5lbs is extremely attractive to me, I've an 84 in .308 and really liked it, this one buy will be Ascent only, just depends if I can find a .308. The Ascent is the lightest production rifle made, if I'm looking for light might as well get the absolute lightest.
Far be it from me, and please don't think I was, to try talking you out of the rifle you really want. Get it, shoot the snot outta it and let us know how you like it...
Ardent
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Not at all, it's just the Ascent will be my "cheap" rifle to fill the gap while I wait on a custom in the machine shop of Satterlee. Just want to take the lightest rifle I can and go Sheeping, just not after another project, as I have far too many of those.
Not at all, it's just the Ascent will be my "cheap" rifle to fill the gap while I wait on a custom in the machine shop of Satterlee. Just want to take the lightest rifle I can and go Sheeping, just not after another project, as I have far too many of those.
I often build the ultimate sheep rifle in my head (with a young family it's just fantasy). A full titanium Satterlee action is usually what I would think to be the "ultimate". What are your plans for stock amd barrel and what do you calculate the estimated final weight at? I envy you, sounds like you're building the rifle of my dreams.
Not at all, it's just the Ascent will be my "cheap" rifle to fill the gap while I wait on a custom in the machine shop of Satterlee. Just want to take the lightest rifle I can and go Sheeping, just not after another project, as I have far too many of those.
Definitely looking forward to updates and photos of your Sattarlee! Have you posted details of the project? Stock, barrel, etc?
Regardless, pretty much the pinnacle of LW rifles.
Yah, I'll probably end up with one to try. Not many LH options as light as the Forbes, but I'd still rather Kimber made the 84s in LH.
Ardent
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Stock I'm having Satterlee rough and I'll finish, in their "British Express Rifle" pattern. Mag I opted for a custom drop box with Rigby floorplate to give 6+1 rounds, chambering likely 7x57 through a stainless Dodecagon profile McGowen, 20". Square bridges are custom integral picatinny, idea is to make myself a light "Expedition Rifle". Something suitable for all the places I've found myself from Amazon & Andes to Africa and of course the many environments of Canada we enjoy. Probably won't be ultralight, 6 1/2 pounds I'd expect with the walnut. More or less a modern, weather impervious, lightweight "Jungle Carbine".
Sounds awesome! Should be a handy, dandy, instant classic...
What are you planning as far as weather proofing the walnut? Does Stuart recommend McGowen or was that your choice? Why 20"?
Ardent
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McGowen were the only folks offering something like Dodecagon, wanted something interesting to look at barrel profile wise and it was $5000 for the barrel I wanted, integral quarter rib, tapered octagon, integral sling stud and front sight etc. I realised I shoot out barrels and there was little point, the McGowen was $650'ish and looks almost as neat to my eye. I have a Krieger too but for a light barreled hunting rifle they'll shoot the same. Gets to the point of diminishing returns on barrel quality in a hunting barrel as McGowen even not being Krieger is better than any factory barrel, will save the Krieger for a long range rig.
20" is just to keep it handy, I go in and out of aircraft, boats, and trucks with a rifle like that and it's sure nice to have a 20" barrel in your lap in the Land Cruiser. 7x57 doesn't gain a whole lot in a longer barrel either. I've been looking at various flooring finishes for weather proofing the stock, there are a slew of good options for sealing with extreme durability.
20" is just to keep it handy, I go in and out of aircraft, boats, and trucks with a rifle like that and it's sure nice to have a 20" barrel in your lap in the Land Cruiser.
7x57 doesn't gain a whole lot in a longer barrel either. I've been looking at various flooring finishes for weather proofing the stock, there are a slew of good options for sealing with extreme durability.
