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Posted: 11/13/2008 12:17:29 PM EDT
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Anyone have or shot one? I have a Kimber 1911 TLE II that has worked fine with me, but on the pistols forums I have been reading mixed reviews of Kimber's newer stuff.
I have been looking at either a Rem Model 7 in 7mm-08 or a Kimber 84M classic for my next deer rifle. I like the looks of the Kimber but no shops around here have on in stock to check out. Was wondering if anyone has any experience with the Kimber action in general. Thanks |
I have shot one of the stainless and synthetic Lightwieght models it shot well and I found the gun somewhat Cheesey, I didn't care for it. I handled one of the Blue with wood it was a nice rifle fit and finish were very good, it was chambered for the 338 WM (it was a standard wieght rifle) but it was pretty light for the chambering and would knock the snot out of you. 
Look at the bolt assy and pay attn to the handle, I really don't care for the execution but that is a persnol thing. I think the new Model 70 is a much nicer rifle. 
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I'll be the dissenting opinion on this one. Kimbers rifles can be very good. They are light, have excellent synthetic stocks, and a good action size.
However, they seem to be very hit or miss. People who like Kimber's blame the poor reviews on the fact that since the gun is so light it is hard to shoot. My counter would be why would I want a gun that is that hard to shoot straight in a hunting situation? The early ones in particular felt very rough and seemed to have the most problems. The newer three position Kimbers seem much better but you'll still get quite a few complaints on different forums. The complaints usually start with poor accuracy but really boils down to poor quality control. A lot of people love them, but I won't play the lotto for $1000. |
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I'll be the dissenting opinion on this one. Kimbers rifles can be very good. They are light, have excellent synthetic stocks, and a good action size. However, they seem to be very hit or miss. People who like Kimber's blame the poor reviews on the fact that since the gun is so light it is hard to shoot. My counter would be why would I want a gun that is that hard to shoot straight in a hunting situation? The early ones in particular felt very rough and seemed to have the most problems. The newer three position Kimbers seem much better but you'll still get quite a few complaints on different forums. The complaints usually start with poor accuracy but really boils down to poor quality control. A lot of people love them, but I won't play the lotto for $1000. That is kind of what I have been finding-mixed reviews. Any other thoughts on another short action 7mm-08 bolt gun that would be comparable? I currently run an old 06 Rem ADL and have always been a fan of the 700's. Mine is a good solid gun, but I wouldn't exactly call the action silky smooth. Seems like the newer 7's/700's are the same way-decent but probably pricey for what you get. I don't think the fit/finish is top notch on Remingtons at this point but they do seem consistent. Any other stuff out there I should be looking at? |
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A rifle is something that is pretty personal and depends on what your looking for. It seems a lot of rifles need a little tweaking to get where I want. I have a pretty high but attainable standard. The only rifles that didn't need any work are Sakos, Tikkas, and Savages. Weatherby and Remingtons needed some work to get there. My most accurate rifle is a stock Savage, and that includes some customs. But if you want a better finished rifle I would go with a Sako. If you want a light rifle I would go with a Tikka. Usual work I get done is to clean up the crown, tune the trigger, and bed the action. Once these things are done most of my rifles shoot under an inch, CONSISTANTLY. I like this because I don't have to worry about getting perfect form, is my sling tension correct, am I pushing to hard with my cheek, ect. to hit the vital zones. It builds my confidence and less of a worry for me to have a forgiving and accurate rifle. Some Kimbers seem to respond to this treatment but I have personally seen some that haven't. |
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Anyone have or shot one? I have a Kimber 1911 TLE II that has worked fine with me, but on the pistols forums I have been reading mixed reviews of Kimber's newer stuff. I have been looking at either a Rem Model 7 in 7mm-08 or a Kimber 84M classic for my next deer rifle. I like the looks of the Kimber but no shops around here have on in stock to check out. Was wondering if anyone has any experience with the Kimber action in general. Thanks I have one of these. Bedded it right from the start. The little rifle thinks it's a target rifle. I can recommend it highly. |
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Lets see, I have 4
#1 Kimber classic 84m 7mm-08, When I got it new there was some rust in the bore, called the kimber rep, had it shipped on their dime and was re barrelled. They also bedded it and came back with a 1/2 test target. great looking stick under it. #2 Kimber 8400 Advanced tactical. fit and finish was great, for the money its a great deal on a tactical rifle. Will shoot 1/4-3/8 all day long but only shoots consistent on Moly bergers. Have ordered the Advanced tactical 300WM. #3 84M Varmint 22-250 shoots great, Very nice stick under it alot of figure in the wood. Light #4 84m Longmaster Classic 223 this is a very nice rifle, shoots like a champ, and has a really sweet piece of wood under it. bedded from factory light I like the 84m actions, If you buy one from a decent dealer he will give you the mounts for the rifle. They are in the box when the rifle is shipped to the dealer, the dealers just pull them out and retail them for that extra $40. My father in law didn't believe me on this till I actually took him with me to purchase one I had ordered. I had my dealer wait till I arrived to open the box. Just a tip there since the leup mounts for these rifles look like ass |
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Lets see, I have 4 #1 Kimber classic 84m 7mm-08, When I got it new there was some rust in the bore, called the kimber rep, had it shipped on their dime and was re barrelled. They also bedded it and came back with a 1/2 test target. great looking stick under it. #2 Kimber 8400 Advanced tactical. fit and finish was great, for the money its a great deal on a tactical rifle. Will shoot 1/4-3/8 all day long but only shoots consistent on Moly bergers. Have ordered the Advanced tactical 300WM. #3 84M Varmint 22-250 shoots great, Very nice stick under it alot of figure in the wood. Light #4 84m Longmaster Classic 223 this is a very nice rifle, shoots like a champ, and has a really sweet piece of wood under it. bedded from factory light I like the 84m actions, If you buy one from a decent dealer he will give you the mounts for the rifle. They are in the box when the rifle is shipped to the dealer, the dealers just pull them out and retail them for that extra $40. My father in law didn't believe me on this till I actually took him with me to purchase one I had ordered. I had my dealer wait till I arrived to open the box. Just a tip there since the leup mounts for these rifles look like ass That's just wrong about the mounts. |
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I'll be the dissenting opinion on this one. Kimbers rifles can be very good. They are light, have excellent synthetic stocks, and a good action size. However, they seem to be very hit or miss. People who like Kimber's blame the poor reviews on the fact that since the gun is so light it is hard to shoot. My counter would be why would I want a gun that is that hard to shoot straight in a hunting situation? The early ones in particular felt very rough and seemed to have the most problems. The newer three position Kimbers seem much better but you'll still get quite a few complaints on different forums. The complaints usually start with poor accuracy but really boils down to poor quality control. A lot of people love them, but I won't play the lotto for $1000. Question, where is a good place or forum that people talk about bolt action type sporter rifles. We have very little of that on this sight and it's one of my favorite type of weapons. We do have the Precision Rifle forum but if you don't have a 1" thick barrel with target turrets and a bipod and all that, it's not really applicable and there isn't much talk over there about sporter rifles. I realize it's mostly a hunting type rifle and probably talked more on that type of forum, but I have no clue where there would be good discussion about different ones and such. |
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Lets see, I have 4 #1 Kimber classic 84m 7mm-08, When I got it new there was some rust in the bore, called the kimber rep, had it shipped on their dime and was re barrelled. They also bedded it and came back with a 1/2 test target. great looking stick under it. #2 Kimber 8400 Advanced tactical. fit and finish was great, for the money its a great deal on a tactical rifle. Will shoot 1/4-3/8 all day long but only shoots consistent on Moly bergers. Have ordered the Advanced tactical 300WM. #3 84M Varmint 22-250 shoots great, Very nice stick under it alot of figure in the wood. Light #4 84m Longmaster Classic 223 this is a very nice rifle, shoots like a champ, and has a really sweet piece of wood under it. bedded from factory light I like the 84m actions, If you buy one from a decent dealer he will give you the mounts for the rifle. They are in the box when the rifle is shipped to the dealer, the dealers just pull them out and retail them for that extra $40. My father in law didn't believe me on this till I actually took him with me to purchase one I had ordered. I had my dealer wait till I arrived to open the box. Just a tip there since the leup mounts for these rifles look like ass That's just wrong about the mounts. Wrong but true, little sticker on the end that says mounts sold seperately, but shipped with the rifle. some dealers will let you have them with the rifle, some wont.... |
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