I'm of the opinion that the Leupold 2.5-8x36 and the Kimber MT are a match made in heaven. But I've only owned 17 Kimber MT's so I'm not very well informed.
Send the 2.5-8x36 to Rupold and have a CDS installed.
Don't give up Brad - one day you'll find a rifle/scope combination you like well enough to keep...