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I’ve done a bit of digging, but haven’t found a clear answer.

Is there a difference between a Kimber 8400 and an 84M when comparing 2 piece scope bases?

I thought I’ve used 8400 factory kimber bases on an 84m before, but maybe to wrong bases were in the package.
 
I believe the 8400 action is a larger DIA. that the 84M action.
That would not allow the bases to fit the curvature of the actions properly.
I am not sure about screw spacing.
 
Ah, Right.
That’s i part I hadn’t thought of.

The spacing seems the same, the screw size seems the same, but the action diameter would be different.

Just picked a Hunter up in 257 Roberts :cool:
 
Weatherby Fan said:
The 8400 is an animal of its own, so in short the 8400 action mounts can’t be used on the 84M or 84L action, but as I found out this last week the 84M and 84L are inter changeable.
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Interchangeable yes, but the 84L talleys come with an extended front instead of the normal one that comes with the 84M.
 
GMC403 said:
Ah, Right.
That’s i part I hadn’t thought of.

The spacing seems the same, the screw size seems the same, but the action diameter would be different.

Just picked a Hunter up in 257 Roberts :cool:
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Can't wait till you let us know how it shoots.
One day I will have a Kimber in 257.
65 next July seems like it would make a good birthday present to me.

David
 
257Roberts said:
Can't wait till you let us know how it shoots.
One day I will have a Kimber in 257.
65 next July seems like it would make a good birthday present to me.

David
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Will provide a range report at some point.

40 for me this year, and this was my present :) .

I’ve felt for a while now that my ideal hunting arsenal would consist of a 25cal, a 30cal, and a 35cal. I’m a stainless fan so now with the Roberts, my Scout, and my Whelen I hope to just focus on using them.... instead of the never ending hunt for that next best thing.
 
GMC403 said:
Will provide a range report at some point.

40 for me this year, and this was my present :) .

I’ve felt for a while now that my ideal hunting arsenal would consist of a 25cal, a 30cal, and a 35cal. I’m a stainless fan so now with the Roberts, my Scout, and my Whelen I hope to just focus on using them.... instead of the never ending hunt for that next best thing.
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I thought i could be happy with a 2506 - 30/06 - 35 whelen but i was wrong
 
brybenn said:
I thought i could be happy with a 2506 - 30/06 - 35 whelen but i was wrong
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At one time I had the 243, 308 and 358. Thought that would work for me, but as you said, I was wrong.

Currently 3, 257's and apparently that is not enough. Still longing for another.

That age old question, How many do I need, referring to the new math, X+1. Currently solving X.

David
 
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