Thread: Kimber 84M or Tikka T3x? Advice please

+1 - eye relief needs to be right for you and too many gun shop workers really don’t know how to correctly mount a scope.

Looks like the Tikka dominates yet again and crosses the Finnish line twofold.

if it was the same money id go kimber every time
Im all about controlled round feed and actions made for
i own both but my tikka needs the action length

tikkas are a safer bet
but it feels like choosing a toyota camry

Originally Posted by Bill999

if it was the same money id go kimber every time
Im all about controlled round feed and actions made for
i own both but my tikka needs the action length

tikkas are a safer bet
but it feels like choosing a toyota Hilux

Yes, yes it does.

Can you reload kimbers anywhere close to the lands?

Originally Posted by Been Upto

Can you reload kimbers anywhere close to the lands?

That will depend on the projectile used. But in the case of my 7mm-08 and 162gr ELD-M I'm restricted by the magazine length, it's a long way off the lands. I'm away from home so I can't measure it. Shoots really well though, so the fact it's not close is a non issue for me. I doubt anybody is shooting a Kimber just to punch tiny holes in paper. The trigger on my Kimber is excellent too!

[QUOTE=Sasquatch;943968]Looks like the Tikka dominates yet again and crosses the Finnish line twofold.[/Q

I'd go the Kimber - the Tikkas are heavy to carry by comparison. And you won't be driving a Camry.

Originally Posted by Low box

I'd go the Kimber - the Tikkas are heavy to carry by comparison. And you won't be driving a Camry.

Theres a reason why people drive Camry's.
A kimber is like a skoda, you never know if it's going to work.

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I have a 7mm08 tikka now and like it a lot. It is ergonomic and plenty light for me. I see the long action as a good thing as with a long mag and bolt stop I will try some 150eld x which should be good medicine.
My only 'complaint' is that I prefer a top loading drop plate as I frequently unchamber a round when hunting with others or covering difficult ground.

This is my lads T3x 708 using Federal bluebox 150. He’d just got it back from having the barrel snipped abit and suppresser fitted. First shot low and right next one just left, and that’s 3 holes above the bull. I’ve never had a target look like this before, and I probably won’t again. The moons lined up for me.
No experience with Kimber.

Originally Posted by joelhenton

Actually that's a good point, the safety is the worst feature of the Kimber without doubt. It's functionally unusable for quick and quiet use in my opinion. I find I would have to take my hand out of the shooting grip position to release it quietly. I don't use it, Kimber needs a Tikka safety! My CZ has the problem of being backwards to the Tikka, another issue...

NEVER used a safety on a bolt action EVER

Kimber Montana in 7m-08
Best rifle I have ever owned in 55 years
Tikka - picked one up once - must of been a budget model - thought it was awful

Originally Posted by Sarvo

NEVER used a safety on a bolt action EVER

Kimber Montana in 7m-08
Best rifle I have ever owned in 55 years
Tikka - picked one up once - must of been a budget model - thought it was awful

shh I buy all mine second hand stop increasing the resale prices haha

As someone who owns both and without an axe to grind - Kimber quality control may have been patchy at times (my Montana 308 a laser), and shooting an ultralight rifle has a knack to it. The Kimber is designed around the cartridge, one of the finest proportioned ‘mini’ actions ever in my opinion. The safety (Win 70 style) I’ve only ever heard dissed here. Blocks firing pin and holds bolt closed, the finest custom hunting/dangerous game rifle builders fit them. The Tikka tolerances and barrels are amazing for the price. But it’s a one size fits all action. My Kimber trigger better than Tikka even with replacement spring etc in Tikka, but both excellent. Personal preference, but a good Kimber in my opinion has much more pride of ownership.