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Offline lgm270

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Kimber 8400 vs. Model 70
« on: January 21, 2008, 10:50:19 AM »
Does anyone have an opinion about the Kimber 8400 Classic (in .270 WCF) as compared with the new  Model 70 controlled feed, especially in terms of accuracy?   There's only a $150.00 difference in costs and frankly the Kimber looks better on paper.   

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Re: Kimber 8400 vs. Model 70
« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2008, 02:12:57 AM »
I'm considering the same two rifles as you for a purchase later this year, and have the same quandry in making my choice.  I own several Model 70's, and have been able to make each one shoot quite well, but it has taken effort to do that.  I don't own a Kimber, but have done accuracy work on a few, and found them to be a bit quirky.  Some shoot quite well right out of the box, and some throw fliers that make you crazy.  I have also been successful making them shoot however.

All in all, I think that it's just the usual crap shoot to get a rifle that shoots well out of the box.  I think I will wait until the Model 70's are out, and some gun writer prints up a review for us to read before making my decision.  At this point, I'm leaning toward adding to my collection of Winchesters, and resigning myself to break out the bedding tools and Acraglass.

Best of luck with your soon to be .270!

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Re: Kimber 8400 vs. Model 70
« Reply #2 on: January 25, 2008, 05:34:53 AM »
 Why spend a 1000.00+ on a Winchester a Winchester clone(the Kimber) when you could have a Weatherby MarkV or Sako for a little more.

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Re: Kimber 8400 vs. Model 70
« Reply #3 on: January 26, 2008, 11:29:02 AM »
Why spend a 1000.00+ on a Winchester a Winchester clone(the Kimber) when you could have a Weatherby MarkV or Sako for a little more.

Why?  Because I prefer controlled feed bolt actions  such as M-70 to push feed rifles such as Wby Mk5, Sako, etc.   

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Re: Kimber 8400 vs. Model 70
« Reply #4 on: January 28, 2008, 10:22:05 AM »
 Sako is now controlled fed.

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Re: Kimber 8400 vs. Model 70
« Reply #5 on: February 05, 2008, 01:55:59 AM »
Simple answer to the question of buying Sako/Weatherby, etc.., I don't like them! ;)

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Re: Kimber 8400 vs. Model 70
« Reply #6 on: February 05, 2008, 03:22:13 AM »
Simple answer to the question of buying Sako/Weatherby, etc.., I don't like them! ;)

Ditto

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Re: Kimber 8400 vs. Model 70
« Reply #7 on: February 08, 2008, 03:23:19 AM »
Simple answer to the question of buying Sako/Weatherby, etc.., I don't like them! ;)

Ditto

Double Ditto!
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