Thread: WTB Kimber 7mm-08

Why 7-08? It's a known fact the .243 and .308 kimbers shoot better than the .260 and 7-08? Well, a higher incidence of lemons in those calibers at least

Because I intend to hunt deer in the Kaimais and/or pigs on a friends private land and with zero experience and based on nothing but the power of internet research have decided that 7mm-08 is a very versatile calibre that is more forgiving in shot placement than the .243 and won't make me squeal or flinch like a pussy as I suspect the .308 will do.

Originally Posted by Pointer

Why 7-08? It's a known fact the .243 and .308 kimbers shoot better than the .260 and 7-08? Well, a higher incidence of lemons in those calibers at least

What a load of bollocks.

Originally Posted by nevereadyfreddy

What a load of bollocks.

No Its not. Kimber had some quality control issues for a while to the stage where they stopped offering montanas in 7mm08 and 260. Mostly from their in house barrels but some feeding issues as well as stocks failing. .243 and .308 seem far less affected. It wasn't every rifle but enough for them to recognize they had a problem. It seems they have ironed out the problems now and I would buy a new one but if it was second hand Id buy a 308 and download it if recoil was an issue or if a another cal as Pointer said make sure it has no problems.
Also if the recoil of a 308 is going to be a bit much then an ultralight rifle like the montana might not be the best option for you?

Funny you should say that Sneeze. I had a 7 08 kimber a few years ago for about 1 week before returning it to the shop. It shot like sh$t. I've got a 243 now that shoots well.