New Kimber Hunter in 30-06

[Bartledan]

They are all brand new offerings.

I'm pretty sure the short actions were out for a year before the long actions. Could be wrong.

 

[chuck nelson]

The 84m hasn't been on shelves for a year yet.

 

[Bartledan]

hey mate nice one, down under they are about $300 more than a T3x.... $1600 ishh

what was up with your Montana 270?
you mention the safety etc, mines a little notchy to come off "unsafe" fairbit of work to slip it back to Safe or Safer.. but flawless in going forward.

my paint on the stock is wearing off under the action where I carry it.. minor.

WL

I got a lemon, and it was a chore getting most of the problems fixed, and the customer experience I had getting those problems fixed soured me to Kimber for life. I heard they fired a QA/CS guy and got somebody new, so maybe it'd better now. Who knows.

The hunter is smooth and perfect, so I can say that by comparison the 270 montana is rough, all the moving parts grind, and the stock inlet is abysmal. But it feels good, has an excellent trigger and it shoots like a phaser, so it's a keeper. And now I know if I get sick of that stock or it cracks again, I can buy a hunter stock! Win/win!

If I ever need warranty service, I'll pay a proper gunsmith. If the hunter flunks the MOA warranty, I'll give them one try, then cut the barrel to 18" and put on a 1-4 scope, red dot or iron sights or something.

Right this second, though, I think the hunter is totally rad.

 

[Bartledan]

The 84m hasn't been on shelves for a year yet.

Thanks, Chuck.

You're right. Feb 1 is tomorrow. Though last year *was* a leap year, to be fair.

htt p://ww w.petersenshunting.com/shot-show-2016/introducing-the-2016-kimber-hunter-rifle/

 

[double gun]

Is the stock injection molded plastic? Is the molded in trigger guard metal or plastic?

 

[Bartledan]

Is the stock injection molded plastic? Is the molded in trigger guard metal or plastic?

The stock is injection molded plastic, with lots of fiber loading. The trigger guard is moulded integrally. It seems quite solid.

There are pilllars, but I can't tell if they're molded in or pressed in... or even metal or plastic. They're white.

The plastic is quite thick, and the ribs are thick, too. There is substantial print-through in the forearm caused by shrinkage of the plastic in the honeycomb ribs. Not an issue, just noticeable. There are crystal marks and flow marks around the wrist and trigger guard but again, who cares? I like it!

The recoil pad seems terrific.

 

[double gun]

Sorry, I'm still not clear - the triggerguard that's molded in, is it plastic or metal?

 

[Bartledan]

Sorry, I'm still not clear - the triggerguard that's molded in, is it plastic or metal?

Sorry, my bad. Plastic. All one piece, stock and trigger guard. Cheers.

 

[Buckmastr]

Is this what a Ruger American would look like in crf

 

[Bartledan]

Is this what a Ruger American would look like in crf

No comparison. None. Trabant vs. Subaru WRX.

 

[Buckmastr]

Would a stainless 700 mountain rifle be better value? I'm assuming these kimber hunters are $1200, which is pricey imo considering the plastic.

 

[hometownhero]

Would a stainless 700 mountain rifle be better value? I'm assuming these kimber hunters are $1200, which is pricey imo considering the plastic.

I would take the kimber all day.

Is that leftover 2014 price or is that this years stock.

That is the 2017 price.

 

[vancouverbc]

It is the same barreled action as a Montana - very high quality, set in a more economical stock. One of the best values out there IMO but I'm a Kimber fan to begin with and they really shoot.

 

[vancouverbc]

Would a stainless 700 mountain rifle be better value? I'm assuming these kimber hunters are $1200, which is pricey imo considering the plastic.

Have to define what a better value is. A rem 700 works just fine if all you want to do is deliver a bullet from point A to B. The Kimber is a much higher quality action IMO, and it is CRF if you value that.

 

[Buckmastr]

Why wouldn't they just put it in a bell carlson and have a floorplate? Maybe couldn't get the price low enough without the plastic....
Plastic is a non starter for a 1200$ piece, and not really upgradable in a kimber.

 

[Buckmastr]

Have to define what a better value is. A rem 700 works just fine if all you want to do is deliver a bullet from point A to B. The Kimber is a much higher quality action IMO, and it is CRF if you value that.

Higher quality action is arguable. Lowest quality stock isn't.

 

[vancouverbc]

Higher quality action is arguable. Lowest quality stock isn't.

You are talking about two things that are both equally subjective. You asked for opinions, I gave you mine. Best to just see both rifles and make up your own mind otherwise that is all you are going to get - others opinions. Cheers

 

[Buckmastr]

Of course, my opinions as well.
Some really enjoy plastic. And there is nothing wrong with that

 

[Bartledan]

I think $1100 for a hunter is a great price, and they'll fly off the shelves. Particularly in Canada in 2017.

According to Kimber, the Hunter in 30-06 is 5 lbs 10 ounces and the Montana is 5 lbs 10 ounces. Uses a detachable magazine, too!

Plus, that plastic stock is going to resist scratches from my truck window sill really well.

 

[98ssuck]

I picked one up in 280. My only complaint is that the middle position on the safety doesn't have a very positive stop. I don't think it will ever jump to the fire position just that I have to search to find it.