Kimber Montana owners

[Techball]

I really have no issues with my 700 Mtn SS, It was bought on a whim and I've been surprised by it from un-packing, sighting in and to actual time in the field. It is/was an $1100 rifle at the time, I don't expect it to perform or compare to others $1k-$1500 more.

Initially i had settled on a MA, but after backtracking the "Ultralite Boomsticks" and "Sheep Rifles" threads I had saved and some extra searching on here, the Montana kept popping as recommended/worth a look. That and an extra $1500+ for a fluted barrel, hydro-dip and a 1lb few ounces less seemed a little high to me.

My question on the brake was not in regards to felt recoil as I have carried a 300WSM T3 Lite in the field, but curious as to why Kimber just didn't offer it in the box as an option rather then just the threaded barrel protector alone?

Appreciate the comments and feedback guys

I have both the montana (7mm-08) and the 700 mountain ss with the BC stock (280). I like them both and the Remington is slick and feels great after a trigger replacement. That said, if I had to sell one it’s going to be the 700. The Montana just feels like a custom rifle with how trim and simple everything is (just the right amount of metal).

 

[G.E.FLACH]

I have a Montana in .260 Rem and its a dud. I was able to shrink its groups from 6" to 2-3" at 100 yds by adding a pressure point. I need to drop it off at Gary one of these days and have him look at it.

I DID NOT KNOW THAT THEY EVER CHAMBERED IN 260.Likely a bedding issue or one of the early wilson barrels.
Bring it by and i will have a look.

 

[WhelanLad]

I have questions...

I'm looking at a possible replacement or back-up to my Rem Mountain SS, The Kimber Montana is at the top end of my short list. Nothing too radical Cal wise, probably an 06 due to already being setup reloading wise for that Cal.

Primarily for Moose, with a lot of walking in crappy N Ontario Shield backcountry. I don't run a sling, as I prefer to carry it, but if I need it tucked away it gets strapped to a Frame/Backpack combo.

So my questions are

- fit & finish
- feed reliability or reliability as a whole
- what have you swapped out from factory? Trigger etc?
- accuracy
- has anyone even tried to order a factory muzzle brake for it? (Possibly Mountain Assent version fits?)

I have looked at alternatives such as Browning X-Bolt, some Coopers and a Mountain Assent. I know these are of a varying price range and quality, just trying to cover all my bases research wise.

Cheers

G'day and YES- just ####en do it!!

best things ever

 

[WhelanLad]

just cos , if ya got it flaunt it.
i think they r a great go to, an once ya get it, it will b the go to i rekon... in sayin that, ya rem is more a rifle than the 84m or 84L

edit to mention, i have a few rolls of duct tape on the muzzle,( on my 3006 Abolt also about 1 inch forward of the forend)........ this is purely experimental with trying to modify the barrels harmonics with a particular bullet / load in which im having success of moderate levels thus far, for a measly .50c .... i am only using this bullet for now, not switching , its a 162 sst in the 7-08 and so it all stays as is for this season.
once i use those i will strip the tape, an re zero 140gr Woodleighs..
cheers