Kimber 84M advice

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Am thinking about one of these in a deer calibre. Have heard pretty good things about them but have never owned nor shot one. The only hesitation I have is that I'm partial to detachable mags. The blind mag might be a deterrent to me. Any other detachable mag guys taken the plunge? Were you able to overcome the blind mag and get used to it? Don't want to overlook an otherwise quality rifle on this basis alone but also don't want to buy one and then find I'm just not comfortable with the blind mag. Meh...
 
No experience with a Kimber, but I do most of my hunting with a bolt action with a blind mag. I was very leery of the blind mag, but found it was no big deal. I guess it's dependent on your style of hunting. My hunts are almost exclusively all day sits way back off the roads. If you do a lot of deer drives, or "road hunt", you may prefer to stick with a detachable mag for convenience. My gun gets loaded and unloaded only once a day, so it's not an issue for my hunting style.
 
No detach mag to loose.
I own enough big game firearms and the only two that
I have in the detach mag are a Winchester 69B 22 and some other
beat up semi 22 rimfire.
Top/bottom feed work well.
My ole man used to tell me as a youngster when hunting, stick a round or
two in each pocket.
No matter where you put your hand, there will be one there.
I like the two in each as if you happen to see fur on the road and grab your rifle and happen to use the only one in that particular pocket and reach for one more that isn't there.....
well you get the jest.
Eye've lost count of the times eye've spent looking for other peoples mags when hunting.
I tell them to unload the blasted things and stick them back in the firearm.
Not sure if the rifle you're interested in has a opening floor plate as this makes unloading them far more easier/safer than cycling them and easier on the brass.
Hope this helps.
Regards.
 
I had an 84m in 308 with the classic wood stock and the hinged floorplate magazine. I really liked the gun, I sold it because I do dumb things sometimes.
 
I have a classic select in .243. Great little rifle, I love how they feel. I packed it last winter for coyotes. I'm waiting for a 84L in a montana to come along.
 
If you are used to a detachable mag then going to a blind or Drop hinge mag is likely going to be a pain in the arse.

I grew up with detachable mags and have a few guns with Drop hinge mags now but they never get much use, always seem to grab a gun with a DM.

Kimbers are beautiful firearms, though. I had one for a very short time, it was super accurate but just didn't fit me well so I sold it.

You can get into a Sako for about the same price and they have a very nice detachable mag system. Also the Browning X-bolt is a nice firearm and lightweight and they have a nice DM system also.
 
Sako

I was looking at a lite weight carry rifle in 7mm-08 and the Kimber caught my eye until I noticed the synthetic was a blind mag. My personal preference is a hinged floor plate or DM, our hunting usually requires multiple loading and unloading.

I ended up with a Sako A7 SS, not as lite but it is SS/synthetic and has the DM for less money. Mine was less than $1200 with the scope(Burris 3-9x40), mounts and rings shipped to my door, NIB. I've only done the barrel break-in so far and it really likes the 168 Sierra's.
 
I've got a couple Kimbers, but I couldn't quite get past the blind magazine thing either.
There are times when it doesn't make a bit of difference, but if the Montana came with a floorplate I'd have one by now.
 
Had a Cooey 71 with a blind mag, worked well, clean & simple. Increases rigidity, lowers weight, and makes feeding more consistent (that said not have feeding issues with T/C or Browning mag fed rifles).

Came close to a 84M in .300WSM and went with the stainless X-Bolt (w. Talleys and spare mag for $1100) instead and the $600 difference in price went towards a better pack (J107), better optics, and some other miscellaneous gear (X-Bolt bit more weight which with .300WSM not necessarily a bad thing, DM, adj. trigger, more substantial stock, removeable bolt w. safety on, short lift).
 
hi i just purchased a 84 montanna in 338 federal. haven't shot it yet as i am waiting for the scope. i personnally do not like detachable mags for a hunting rifle. i have had dm guns in the past and have had feeding issues, mags pop out from recoil of the shot (maybe my fault for not having it fully clipped in?) and on a remington 788 when either my hand or a branch pressed the release accidently and the mag fell out into the snow only to be noticed missing approx 1 mile later. i was able to back track and found the perfect rectangular imprint in the snow. anyway while a dm may be more convenient in some situations an internal mag is in my opinion far more reliable. it is always there and provides reliable feeding i have since sold every dm gun and will never buy one again.
 
For the cash your about to spend, I would opt for the Sako Finnlight. I planned on buying a Kimber as well untill I handled a few. The quality was bad all around
 
I have a kimber 84m,it's great shoots 308win 150gr in a 3/4" group ,it's light and with a 2x7 scope it's about as good as it gets .I too liked the idea of a detacable clip but once you get use to the rifle it's no big deal.workman ship is as good as any browning rifles i have.
 
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For the cash your about to spend, I would opt for the Sako Finnlight. I planned on buying a Kimber as well untill I handled a few. The quality was bad all around
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I'm not sure what Kimbers you handled. Here's mine, I've had the opportunity to handle and use literally hundreds of guns, and these are among the best, including ones much pricier. They are a better gun than the Finnlight for a lot of reasons as well, including controlled round feed, and the safety.

BigRacks, this is my 84M Classic Stainless, all stainless steel, right down to the bottom metal (with floorplate, no blind mag) and grip cap, yet it still weighs 5.5lbs.

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I don't have a Kimber hunting rifle but I do have a Kimber Tactical in .308 and I have to say the quality ( and accuracy ) is superb. While commonsense would suggest I sell the Kimber ( I have a TRG in the same calibre ) I just can't bring myself to let go of such a nice, well made, quality firearm.
 
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