guncrazy-sako85
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Looking for a super lightweight rifle does anyone have any pros and cons or suggestions that actually owned or tried the 3 mentioned above, thanks
Kimber Adirondack vs Kimber Mountain ascent vs Forbes
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guncrazy-sako85
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kimber or forbes?
bearkilr
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I've just been pouring over stats and online reviews about these exact 3 rifles and here's my thoughts:
Forbes:
- I don't see it available in an all stainless in Canada.
-lots of reviews about very poor bedding jobs and fit/finish
-lots of consigned ones on a CGN dealer's website....red flag
-Price around $1700 for SS barrel, blued action
Kimber Mountain Ascent-
-can't warm up to stock color
-fluting looks a bit off, only 4 flutes and they only run short distance
-I'd never use muzzle brake, so that's a feature I don't need
-price of around $2400
Kimber Adirondack
- again, stock color is fugly
-18" barrel will have velocity loss and may affect handling. I've handled other 18" barreled guns and they feel "off" in balance
-threaded muzzle unnecessary
-price of around $2000
So after weighing all those options, I decided on a Kimber Montana in 308. Price is the lowest of the three at $1500 or so and all stainless, CRF action and barrel. Weight is 5 oz more than the Mtn Ascent. I ordered an aluminum trigger guard that shaved 2 oz off, so now a 3 oz difference. I like the stock color better, it has a full length barrel, no brake, same trigger and action.
Basically, on the Mtn Ascent, is the look of the fluted bolt, skeletonized bolt handle and 5 oz weight difference worth $900 over the Montana? I didn't think so. I've had quite a few other Kimbers, and have always like them a lot. Accuracy issues are pretty much non existent in the 84M and 84L. I've had a Classic Stainless and Classic in 308 and 243, both were plenty accurate. Same with the 84L in 280 AI. The only issues seem to be with the 8400 models, specifically the older WSM ones.
I really wanted to like the Mtn Ascent, but just couldn't justify the additional money. Maybe if Kimber changed the stock color scheme, did away with the brake and knocked a few hundred off the price, that view would change.
The Forbes just looks like a really expensive Remington Model Seven, it didn't get much attention from me. The Adirondack is too short for my liking, I think a 20" barrel would be nice, but then there's not much difference between that and a Montana either.
Anyhow, those were my thoughts.
Forbes:
- I don't see it available in an all stainless in Canada.
-lots of reviews about very poor bedding jobs and fit/finish
-lots of consigned ones on a CGN dealer's website....red flag
-Price around $1700 for SS barrel, blued action
Kimber Mountain Ascent-
-can't warm up to stock color
-fluting looks a bit off, only 4 flutes and they only run short distance
-I'd never use muzzle brake, so that's a feature I don't need
-price of around $2400
Kimber Adirondack
- again, stock color is fugly
-18" barrel will have velocity loss and may affect handling. I've handled other 18" barreled guns and they feel "off" in balance
-threaded muzzle unnecessary
-price of around $2000
So after weighing all those options, I decided on a Kimber Montana in 308. Price is the lowest of the three at $1500 or so and all stainless, CRF action and barrel. Weight is 5 oz more than the Mtn Ascent. I ordered an aluminum trigger guard that shaved 2 oz off, so now a 3 oz difference. I like the stock color better, it has a full length barrel, no brake, same trigger and action.
Basically, on the Mtn Ascent, is the look of the fluted bolt, skeletonized bolt handle and 5 oz weight difference worth $900 over the Montana? I didn't think so. I've had quite a few other Kimbers, and have always like them a lot. Accuracy issues are pretty much non existent in the 84M and 84L. I've had a Classic Stainless and Classic in 308 and 243, both were plenty accurate. Same with the 84L in 280 AI. The only issues seem to be with the 8400 models, specifically the older WSM ones.
I really wanted to like the Mtn Ascent, but just couldn't justify the additional money. Maybe if Kimber changed the stock color scheme, did away with the brake and knocked a few hundred off the price, that view would change.
The Forbes just looks like a really expensive Remington Model Seven, it didn't get much attention from me. The Adirondack is too short for my liking, I think a 20" barrel would be nice, but then there's not much difference between that and a Montana either.
Anyhow, those were my thoughts.
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guncrazy-sako85
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thanks Bearkilr
I just ordered my Forbes 28B.......yup not a typo!!! Mine is all stainless and in .300 Win Mag at 6lbs!!!!
Everything I've seen on the Forbes looks promising!! The bedding was very good on the rifles I've seen! Timney trigger ( that can be changed out for something better) and comes with Talley rings!!!
Check out their Facebook page and see they are taking ordered and will ship to Prophet River!!! No money down right now!!!
Mines due here in March/April!!!!!
Everything I've seen on the Forbes looks promising!! The bedding was very good on the rifles I've seen! Timney trigger ( that can be changed out for something better) and comes with Talley rings!!!
Check out their Facebook page and see they are taking ordered and will ship to Prophet River!!! No money down right now!!!
Mines due here in March/April!!!!!
With the mountain ascent you can take the brake off and spin on the cap that comes with the gun if you don't want to use the brake. I have a Montana in 338 win mag and I didn't like the bland color stock so I painted it, easily done to the ascent or any rifle. I'm not a fan of the ascent fluting and I don't see the extra ounces in the Montana being an issue. If I were to buy again, I would buy another Montana. Then use the extra coin on a mountain flight or hopefully towards the taxidermist.
