Thread: Kimber Hunter 308

Hey Taff, why did you handicap your kimber with such a big scope? My Remington with its little 2.5x 8x 36 vx3 probably does the same thing as yours ( up to 350m at least) , and I am pretty sure you d be running up that hill as fast with it!;-)

I had that new kimber in my hands this week. I still love the barrelled action, the stock is alright, but the mag looks like a Remington 783 or ruger American one: very cheap :-( and loosable.

I ask myself the same question, I got it from a mate, so thinking of going back to my 6x42 Swarovski , may have a scope for sale soon.

Originally Posted by von tempsky fan

Here are two 3 shot groups from my as new kimber Montana 7mm08
Attachment 50196
Top group factory 140grn norma , bottom group , 140grn handload ,steinlager classic target .
They shoot all good.
Note just noticed the bloody pic is at 9 o clock instead of 12!

what do we think the chances are of projectiles hitting similar POIs... I have a load of 139gr hornadys and the same powder charge for the 140gr Woodleigh....

I really do hope the loads hit within close of each other... as above would be a dream haha.

Kimber montana 7mm 08 is what I'm using

Tikkas shoot better than Kimbers???

Okay if your shooting a tikka super varmint and comparing it to the budget Kimber then yes maybe but comparing in a equal comparison?

Or any brand for that matter and the difference will be the shooter..... Depends on how much you flinch really LOL!

Originally Posted by Rees

what do we think the chances are of projectiles hitting similar POIs... I have a load of 139gr hornadys and the same powder charge for the 140gr Woodleigh....

I really do hope the loads hit within close of each other... as above would be a dream haha.

Kimber montana 7mm 08 is what I'm using

The handloads are pretty anemic I will have to sort some more loads out. Factory Hornady shoot nearly as good as the reloads so I might change projectiles.

Is the trigger guard part of the stock? As in plastic as well? I like the look of the rifle, but not keen on a plastic trigger guard......But aren't Tikka T3's like that? (Forgive me with not being knowledgeable on NZ's most common rifle.)

Originally Posted by Kudu

Is the trigger guard part of the stock? As in plastic as well? I like the look of the rifle, but not keen on a plastic trigger guard......But aren't Tikka T3's like that? (Forgive me with not being knowledgeable on NZ's most common rifle.)

Some pics here.

Kimber Hunter 6.5 creedmoor | Trade Me

i Have a tikka t3 and a kimber montana
the tikka is nice and fit for purpose in long action cals Mine is .280 rem.
it would annoy me if it was a medium or short action filled with a spacer

the kimber is just far nicer, CRF action in stainless that is seriously small and light
light weight high grade barrel that shoots a clover leaf at 100m
carbon stock(i know the new ones are plastic)
awesome trigger(dunno if the last owner sorted it as it was second hand)

I do like my tikka
and it is an excellent low cost rifle, but ill pick up my kimber before my tikka, sako75, brno 601
it is just a plesure to carry and shoot

the thing that irritates me is I want a light little .223 and each one I find is heavyer than my .243 kimber defeating the purpose of the excersize

Plastic like the Tikka?
Montana any day.


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Originally Posted by Kiwi Greg

I like your definition of a little

Did you test the accuracy of this thing??

Is the Kimber hunter rifle likely to come out in 223?

Originally Posted by Kudu

Did you test the accuracy of this thing??

I haven't shot one, I just borrowed it

Looks ok, not a huge fan of the mag and colour but im sure it be nice to have . Many new rifles out for 2016 have gone the budget way this year. Seems the big trend in the USa this year. i suppose all the makers have to try and get a share of the budget market, atleast the kimber hasnt gone too cheap

Looking on kimbers website it shows a 90 degree bolt lift onsome of their actions as it's a Mauser. The thing I don't like about cz is the need for highrings or bolt grind. Does Kimber suffer from this too?

Originally Posted by Timmay

Looking on kimbers website it shows a 90 degree bolt lift onsome of their actions as it's a Mauser. The thing I don't like about cz is the need for highrings or bolt grind. Does Kimber suffer from this too?

I've never stuck a problem with the ones I've owned or set up for clients.