Kimber Hunter

harv3589 said:
The only Kimber I owned I had issues with. Early on before Korth was a service centre for them. I called them with my issue and once they heard I was in Canada the guy literally laughed on the phone and said too bad you’re on your own. They would even help me out at all. Sorry won’t ever own another or recommend them. Piss poor service IMO
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Thats Brutal... If you look online there is a ton of bad reviews for they're customer service. And they're warranty is up 366 days after purchase. Not much of a warranty really, especially if you save some coin for a scope and rings after the fact. The posts where the stocks crack 3 months after buying sound bad too. Probably only hunted a few times. Kimbers handguns seem to be notorious for being unreliable for the price point as well.

There was a fair bit of reports about theyre rifles being inaccurate, 2,3 5 MOA, but apparently they've got stuff sorted as the reports are less these days.

I would only buy a used one that functions well, as Id trust folks reputation on this forum more than Kimbers customer service... Having said that, the Adirondack looks pretty sweet, if one popped up on the EE and the owner said it functioned well that would be something to snap up.
 
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I purchased a Kimber in 7mm rem mag probably ten years ago now and after about 200 rounds I finally found the most accurate load, a 120 grain Ballistic Tip that would group 1.5 inches at 100 yards consistently. That wasn't the bullet I wanted to use but everything else I tried was 2.5 inches or worse so the rifle eventually went away. I've literally reloaded for hundreds of rifles in the last 45 years and that was the only one that I couldn't make shoot, highly disappointing to say the least.
 
I own more Kimber rifles that all the above posters combined. Been trying to buy a bad one for years, no dice. Can't imagine being baffled by a pair of Mag lips or a trigger set screw.
 
I currently have 3 Kimbers (84L Montana 30/06, 84L Classic 30/06, and a 84M Classic 243) plus I’ve owned 2 others (84L Classic 30:06, and a 84M Montana 6.5 Creedmoor) all have been accurate (my 84L Montana 30/06 is exceptionally accurate) and functioned wonderfully. I’m a big Kimber fan.
 
I have a hunter in 280AI, it’s the only kimber I’ve had. I’m happy with it, it shoots better than I can. I’ve been using it for three years now without an issue. The stock is a bit flimsy as has been mentioned, but it’s light. And you do have to be careful when you load the mag or you can have feeding issues. From what I understand there was some significant feeding problems with some early production rifles also.
 
Just back from my second time at the range with the used Kimber Hunter 308. Had the opportunity to shoot it again at 100 meters, this time trying another 5 types of ammo:
federal fusion 150 gr = 2" three shot group....crap
federal fustion 165 gr = 1" three shot group
winchester deer season xp 150gr = 3" three shot group...........crap
hornady custom 165 gr = 2" three shot group.......crap
hornady superformance 150 gr SST = 7/8" three shot group (repeatable)
So my impressions of the Hunter haven't changed, I think it is a good rifle overall. Yes it seems to be fussy with the ammo it likes, but now that I have found it, its all good.
 
I own and have owned several Kimbers, mostly Montana’s, if your wanting a lightweight hunting rifle imho the Montana is one of the very best rifles for the money you can buy.
Not to mention they are a great platform for a custom build.

I have not owned a Hunter yet but my gunsmith hunts with one so I’m guessing they’re not all that bad !

Of the four new Kimbers I have owned 3 Montana and one KMA as soon as I received them I had my gunsmith Bed the action, lighten the trigger and he would ensure the mag box was free of binding on the action.
Every one has shot amazingly well with factory ammo.

Every company seems to have customer service issues, Weatherby.......if you have a cpl hours I could tell you a story and this rifle was 3 times the cost of a Kimber Hunter ! Fierce, Remington, Christiansen Arms is another notorious company for terrible customer service but continue to gain in popularity ?
 
It's been about ten months since I got the hunter 308, and have had it to the range several times now. I am able to shoot 300 meter 3 shot groups in the 2 5/8" to 3" size range. I can't ask for anything more than that in such a light rifle, using factory ammunition.
I like packing the rifle so much, that since I got it I have sold off most of my previous collection. I can't figure out why I spent so many years lugging around big heavy rifles...............
I recently bought a used Mountain Ascent in 270 Win. and have had it to the range once just to see if it functioned properly. It does, and with the one brand of factory ammo I used that day, I managed to get 1 1/4" groups. They can be fussy but that is a good starting point.
Kimber has changed how I view hunting rifles. Infact, it has probably saved me a lot of money, as now when I check the EE, if it doesn't say Kimber on the ad, I rarely look at it.
 
elKrusto said:
It's been about ten months since I got the hunter 308, and have had it to the range several times now. I am able to shoot 300 meter 3 shot groups in the 2 5/8" to 3" size range. I can't ask for anything more than that in such a light rifle, using factory ammunition.
I like packing the rifle so much, that since I got it I have sold off most of my previous collection. I can't figure out why I spent so many years lugging around big heavy rifles...............
I recently bought a used Mountain Ascent in 270 Win. and have had it to the range once just to see if it functioned properly. It does, and with the one brand of factory ammo I used that day, I managed to get 1 1/4" groups. They can be fussy but that is a good starting point.
Kimber has changed how I view hunting rifles. Infact, it has probably saved me a lot of money, as now when I check the EE, if it doesn't say Kimber on the ad, I rarely look at it.
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I wouldn't mind betting that your MA 270 will shoot sub 1" groups with the right ammo. I have the same rifle and it regularly shoots 1/2" groups with my reloads if I do my part.
 
Yes the group doesn't concern me at all. I have now played around with 4 different Kimber rifles and each one has been fussy with the ammo, but each one was very accurate once I found what they liked.
The only things I have done to the rifles was made sure the action screws were torqued to Kimber specs and filed one thread off the screw that goes in the scope mount at the very front of the action.
If there are any other tricks to improve upon the accuracy, or any source for the 7/16 x 28 muzzle thread protector caps, I would appreciate if anybody could let me know.
 
I like both of my Kimbers (a montana and ascent) but I haven't had to deal with any warranty issues either...so I can't comment on that.
 
As far as value for the money the hunter is hard to beat .The feed lips on the clips are metal so they are easily adjustable unlike most of the competitors .Arguably the best factory trigger you will find.The polymer stocks are the stiffest and the lightest of any on the market period.Warranty service is excellent . And any of the new Kimbers shoot remarkable well and the guarantee it.What more do you want .
I would opt for the Montana myself .Not a clip guy .
 
If you watch the e.e you will find kimber montanas etc for around the same price as hunters, something to think about.

With current rifle prices for guns that aren’t nearly as well made the hunter is looking pretty good.
 
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