Kimbers and Remingtons don't Shoot.

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Can't wait to save up enough money to have a Cooper 'Smith work over these guns, they may be able to tidy them up.

Shamu that can't even go SUB-MOA at 450 yards.

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And a dirty Kimber that don't shoot for ####. Also, 9 twist doesn't stabilize 75's :D

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Well ok so the Kimber doesn't shoot ? Oh well;)

How does the ammo feed with the Kimber ? Any problems ? I heard they had some problems in that area.

I bought an issue of "Rifleshooter" that had a review of the Kimber and the review was complete dribble. I don't think the author had ever done a review before as the article didn't actually say anything that wasn't on the Kimber site.

I am interested at the syn stainless lightweight model.
 
Yes, I could agree to that. I have a factory Remington 700 Varmint, mounted with good bases, rings & optics. Dispite experiments with about a half dozen handloads, I coming to the conclusion that 1 MOA is a very unusual day for this rifle. And realistically it's most likely a 1.5 MOA rifle on most days. My Wichita 1375 actioned target rifle continually out performs it, with hardly any effort using handloads. Before the fall, I want to have a new custom barrel purchased for the Remington 700.
 
That CDL stock is gorgeous...the Montana is 'aight lookin too I guess.

Nice "CGN" groups BTW...when you're ready to sell them both and step-up to a Cooper you'll make one-hole groups instead of three. At 450 yards no doubt.
 
I told you those 75AM were a mistake...




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Shots 3-12 from the barrel of a new 700 Varmint in .243...

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Ignore the holes highlighted in pink marker (shots fired from different rifle).

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And don't even get me started on Kimbers...

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With wind...

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And of course, what Kimbers do best...

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If anybody has any Remingtons or Kimbers that need to head over to the garbage dump, give me $20 per rifle, and I'll take care of them for you... ;)



Hey Arch,

Give me your Minitucky .223 and I'll give you mine in a Rem 700, and we'll each have a matching pair of rifles :D
 
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Can't wait to save up enough money to have a Cooper 'Smith work over these guns, they may be able to tidy them up.

Shamu that can't even go SUB-MOA at 450 yards.

7mmRSAUMWoodstock.jpg


450yardSAUMgroup.jpg


And a dirty Kimber that don't shoot for s**t. Also, 9 twist doesn't stabilize 75's :D

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Hey Archie, when you do save enough money for a Cooper. These are 5 shot groups.ha:;)
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I watched a cgn member the other day put 10 consecutive rounds into MOA at 300 yards with a kimber 22250. I hate to be the one that says it. But maybe its not the rifle? Maybe it is? Some 9" twist rates don't like 75gr bullets other rifles spit them fine
 
Well ok so the Kimber doesn't shoot ? Oh well;)

How does the ammo feed with the Kimber ? Any problems ? I heard they had some problems in that area.

I bought an issue of "Rifleshooter" that had a review of the Kimber and the review was complete dribble. I don't think the author had ever done a review before as the article didn't actually say anything that wasn't on the Kimber site.

I am interested at the syn stainless lightweight model.

This Montana had feeding problems but nothing some needle nose pliers and a screw driver couldnt sort out. Don't be afraid to buy one, jump in head first and tackle the problems as they come to you.

Yes, I could agree to that. I have a factory Remington 700 Varmint, mounted with good bases, rings & optics. Dispite experiments with about a half dozen handloads, I coming to the conclusion that 1 MOA is a very unusual day for this rifle. And realistically it's most likely a 1.5 MOA rifle on most days. My Wichita 1375 actioned target rifle continually out performs it, with hardly any effort using handloads. Before the fall, I want to have a new custom barrel purchased for the Remington 700.

Have you bedded, floated and tuned the trigger?

That CDL stock is gorgeous...the Montana is 'aight lookin too I guess.

Nice "CGN" groups BTW...when you're ready to sell them both and step-up to a Cooper you'll make one-hole groups instead of three. At 450 yards no doubt.

Maybe some sucker will trade me their Sako or Cooper :D

I told you those 75AM were a mistake...




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If anybody has any Remingtons or Kimbers that need to head over to the garbage dump, give me $20 per rifle, and I'll take care of them for you... ;)



Hey Arch,

Give me your Minitucky .223 and I'll give you mine in a Rem 700, and we'll each have a matching pair of rifles :D

Not a chance youre getting the Twintucky Jord. I'll take that 700POS off your hands for 400$ though... :D

Amaxs suck.

Hey Archie, when you do save enough money for a Cooper. These are 5 shot groups.ha:;)
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Track, outstanding groups from your pencil piped, 6 pound 6.5-284! Much looking forward to more pics.

I watched a cgn member the other day put 10 consecutive rounds into MOA at 300 yards with a kimber 22250. I hate to be the one that says it. But maybe its not the rifle? Maybe it is? Some 9" twist rates don't like 75gr bullets other rifles spit them fine

Sarcasm...some get it :p

Kimbers rock.
 
I actually wouldn't have much use for a .223 Montana since I can't hunt BG with anything smaller than .23" in Alberta, and I certainly don't need a 5lbs 3oz gun for calling coyotes ;)
 
I watched a cgn member the other day put 10 consecutive rounds into MOA at 300 yards with a kimber 22250. I hate to be the one that says it. But maybe its not the rifle? Maybe it is? Some 9" twist rates don't like 75gr bullets other rifles spit them fine
MOA with a 22-250 at this distance? That's marginally acceptable results for a capable cartridge and a supposedly accurate rifle IMO. Now if this rifle had a long hunting history of popping many coyotes at one sitting, on hot summer days I could understand this performance level. ;)
 
I watched a cgn member the other day put 10 consecutive rounds into MOA at 300 yards with a kimber 22250. I hate to be the one that says it. But maybe its not the rifle? Maybe it is? Some 9" twist rates don't like 75gr bullets other rifles spit them fine



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