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Offline ssnowgun

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Kimber Montana in 300 WSM Questions
« on: June 09, 2009, 09:42:30 AM »
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Anyone had experience with this rifle? Is it accurate, does it have manageable recoil, etc. I have a new model Ultimate Shadow Winchester Model 70 S. S.from New Haven and the action is not very smooth and the trigger leaves something to be desired . itis accruate however. In comparison, my 84M Classic is a sweet number in 7mm-08 so I'm shopping. I'm wondering if I will like the fact it has no floorplate for speedy unloading. I cannot find a Browning X-bolt in stainless so far this spring as I wouild like to consider that too. Your comments please.
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Re: Kimber Montana in 300 WSM Questions
« Reply #1 on: June 14, 2009, 11:54:10 AM »
Well, lacking answers, I pulled the trigger anyway. The mounts the dealer gave me fit the 84M and not the 8400 and he is 110 miles away, so I ordered a new set from Midsouth USA and will return the 84M's when I am in the area. I think the beauty will show at the range as it is does not have the most curb appeal of the rifles I handled today. I do like the light weight, CRF and the stock size. The 300 WSM caliber is a winner. I'm going for elk in Montana with my son when he returns from Iraq this fall.  ::)
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Re: Kimber Montana in 300 WSM Questions
« Reply #2 on: June 15, 2009, 04:39:44 AM »
 I don't have a Kimber but an A-Bolt in 300wsm. It sounds like an ideal rifle for an elk hunt. I have used 180 grn partitions on a 1 shot B bear hunt. Hodgdon 4350 is a good common powder with 165 & 180 grn bullets. That model 70 trigger should be able to be adjusted much better. I'm not to familiar with the new model 70's, but others adjusted fine. An elk hunt with your son sounds like a great outing.
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Re: Kimber Montana in 300 WSM Questions
« Reply #3 on: June 17, 2009, 05:34:25 AM »
I have this exact same gun in .300WSM.  The recoil is pretty darn strong, and that's with a Leupold VX-III (not Vari-X) in 3.5x-10x-40mm.  I have shot 180 grain Nosler Partitions and Barnes-X.  The Noslers gave me about 1" groups at 100, with the X-Bullet shooting about 1 1/4."

The quality and fit and finish of this rifle is amazing.  The trigger is awesome too.

I have a picture of my groups somewhere....

Zachary
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Re: Kimber Montana in 300 WSM Questions
« Reply #4 on: June 17, 2009, 05:40:07 AM »
Here is a pic of the groups with the Nosler Partitions (Federal Premium).
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Re: Kimber Montana in 300 WSM Questions
« Reply #5 on: June 17, 2009, 05:41:12 AM »
And here is a group with the Barnes X (also Federal Premium) (and I think it was the Banes TSX)
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Re: Kimber Montana in 300 WSM Questions
« Reply #6 on: June 23, 2009, 09:59:54 AM »
 ;D I did get to shoot the 300 WSM Sunday AM. A happy Father's day indeed. It got a 1 1/4" group at 200 yds. with Winchester B.T. 150's.

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Re: Kimber Montana in 300 WSM Questions
« Reply #7 on: June 23, 2009, 11:04:05 AM »
You got lucky.  The Kimbers have an iffy reputation when it comes to accuracy.  Great shooting!
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Re: Kimber Montana in 300 WSM Questions
« Reply #8 on: June 23, 2009, 02:37:53 PM »
Consider a new trigger.  I bought a Winchester in 300 WSM about four years ago and like you, I didn't like the trigger.  I added a Jewell trigger.  Got more in the trigger and labor than in the used rifle, but its sweet to shoot now.

Years ago, people used to say that a scope should be nicer than the rifle.  I think the same can be said for some of the older triggers.
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Re: Kimber Montana in 300 WSM Questions
« Reply #9 on: June 23, 2009, 04:06:41 PM »
Swampman,

Your posts are uninformed and biased.   I am puting you on ignore.
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Re: Kimber Montana in 300 WSM Questions
« Reply #10 on: June 23, 2009, 04:11:46 PM »
Do what you like, Kimber quality problems are common & very well known.
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Re: Kimber Montana in 300 WSM Questions
« Reply #11 on: June 23, 2009, 04:44:15 PM »
He knows about Kimber problems, but is unaware of Remington problems.  ::)
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Re: Kimber Montana in 300 WSM Questions
« Reply #12 on: June 24, 2009, 10:54:20 AM »
There are no Remington problems.
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Re: Kimber Montana in 300 WSM Questions
« Reply #13 on: June 24, 2009, 12:26:10 PM »
Quote from: Swampman on June 24, 2009, 10:54:20 AM
There are no Remington problems.

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Re: Kimber Montana in 300 WSM Questions
« Reply #14 on: July 01, 2009, 02:36:43 PM »
Okay, enough already.  I don't want to see this thread going bad either.  This is the second time that I am putting my moderator hat this week, and frankly I'm not too happy about it.  Geez...looks like I need to check these forums more often.

Zachary
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