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Re: Kimber Rifles huntsman22 #10167302 07/19/15
Joined: May 2005 Posts: 711 Queensland, Australia M mlg Campfire Regular
mlg Campfire Regular M Joined: May 2005 Posts: 711 Queensland, Australia	A Kimber from a few weeks ago here in Australia. As yet have not found out exactly what happened, wether it was factory or hand loads, but I believe the user lost part of his finger. Lots of vaporised brass on the bolt - possibly a case head separation? What's interesting is the way the action literally tore apart. Last edited by mlg; 07/19/15.

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Re: Kimber Rifles simplyme #10167320 07/19/15
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 18,453 Bernardsville, NJ RDFinn Campfire Ranger
RDFinn Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 18,453 Bernardsville, NJ	Possibly a pressure issue there..

Re: Kimber Rifles mlg #10167424 07/19/15
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 28,854 Grants Pass,OR Ringman Campfire Ranger
Ringman Campfire Ranger Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 28,854 Grants Pass,OR	A Weatherby could handle that same pressure. "Only Christ is the fullness of God's revelation." Everyday Hunter

Re: Kimber Rifles Ringman #10167448 07/19/15
Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,626 Eastern Colony of Communist Ca... T The_Yetti Campfire Tracker
The_Yetti Campfire Tracker T Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,626 Eastern Colony of Communist Ca...	Originally Posted by Ringman A Weatherby could handle that same pressure. That statement is based on what? Who knows how high the pressure was that caused it, if it was a pressure issue? Or is this just coming out of your third point of contact?

Re: Kimber Rifles Ringman #10167636 07/19/15
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,306 Durham, CA Higginez Campfire Ranger
Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,306 Durham, CA	Originally Posted by Ringman A Weatherby could handle that same pressure. Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again! Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.

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Re: Kimber Rifles Ringman #10168004 07/19/15
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,469 Alberta bushrat Campfire Regular
bushrat Campfire Regular Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,469 Alberta	Originally Posted by Ringman A Weatherby could handle that same pressure. Saw pictures of a Weatherby blown up into more pieces than that with less pressure. Like you I can tell just by looking at pictures.

Re: Kimber Rifles The_Yetti #10168062 07/19/15
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 28,854 Grants Pass,OR Ringman Campfire Ranger
Ringman Campfire Ranger Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 28,854 Grants Pass,OR	The_Yetti, Quote Originally Posted By Ringman A Weatherby could handle that same pressure. That statement is based on what? Who knows how high the pressure was that caused it, if it was a pressure issue? Or is this just coming out of your third point of contact? Like so many here and everywhere I occasionally appeal to one of my favorite information sources: Ignorant prejudice. Who needs facts? But the thought came from me reading P.O.Ackley's test of the new at the time Mark V. He ran loads up to destruction in a Mouser action. He fired the same load in a Mark V and the action was still okay. He tried it again in another Mouser till it destroyed the action and again fired the same load in the Mark V. Again the Mark V was fine. I must admit I am prejudice against Kimber. A few years ago I and the owner of Fox's Firearms in Grants Pass did some shooting for John Lachuk for an article. It was a Kimber .22 rimfire single shot that sold for about $1,200. It had a Leupold 36X with a 1/8" dot. We fired lots of groups from several boxes of ammo, including Elie and other high dollar stuff. The five shot groups ran from about 1 3/8" to 1 3/4" at fifty yards. I told John I could beat that with my 10/22 and and demonstrated it. Most of my groups were under 3/4". "Only Christ is the fullness of God's revelation." Everyday Hunter

Re: Kimber Rifles simplyme #10168430 07/19/15
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,167 N.. Newaukum, Washington J Judman Campfire Ranger
Judman Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,167 N.. Newaukum, Washington	If they were that great, I'd simply have one, and I don't..... Last edited by Judman; 07/19/15. Ping pong balls for the win. Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies. Ain’t easy havin pals.

Re: Kimber Rifles simplyme #10168586 07/19/15
Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 8,423 Wa west 🇱🇷 F fredIII Campfire Outfitter
fredIII Campfire Outfitter F Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 8,423 Wa west 🇱🇷	I had two. HAD they are nice actions if they have a good barrel you have a nice gun. If not it's a really expensive donner action. Last edited by fredIII; 07/19/15.

Re: Kimber Rifles fredIII #10168610 07/19/15
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,167 N.. Newaukum, Washington J Judman Campfire Ranger
Judman Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,167 N.. Newaukum, Washington	I do like heavys 264 though Fred... Nice gun, but it do got a custom snout Ping pong balls for the win. Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies. Ain’t easy havin pals.

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Re: Kimber Rifles fredIII #10168618 07/19/15
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,167 N.. Newaukum, Washington J Judman Campfire Ranger
Judman Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,167 N.. Newaukum, Washington	That cooper of yours do turn me on.... grin Ping pong balls for the win. Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies. Ain’t easy havin pals.

Re: Kimber Rifles Ringman #10169154 07/19/15
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 46,024 Colorado S smokepole Campfire 'Bwana
smokepole Campfire 'Bwana S Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 46,024 Colorado	Originally Posted by Ringman I must admit I am prejudice against Kimber. A few years ago I and the owner of Fox's Firearms in Grants Pass did some shooting for John Lachuk for an article. It was a Kimber .22 rimfire single shot that sold for about $1,200. It had a Leupold 36X with a 1/8" dot. We fired lots of groups from several boxes of ammo, including Elie and other high dollar stuff. The five shot groups ran from about 1 3/8" to 1 3/4" at fifty yards. I told John I could beat that with my 10/22 and and demonstrated it. Most of my groups were under 3/4". Wow. That's somethin. I shot a Nylon 66 once when I was a kid. Didn't group very well at all. So I've concluded all Remingtons are trash. A wise man is frequently humbled.

Re: Kimber Rifles Ringman #10169290 07/20/15
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,252 Oregon A aheider Campfire Regular
aheider Campfire Regular A Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,252 Oregon	Originally Posted by Ringman The_Yetti, Quote Originally Posted By Ringman A Weatherby could handle that same pressure. That statement is based on what? Who knows how high the pressure was that caused it, if it was a pressure issue? Or is this just coming out of your third point of contact? Like so many here and everywhere I occasionally appeal to one of my favorite information sources: Ignorant prejudice. Who needs facts? But the thought came from me reading P.O.Ackley's test of the new at the time Mark V. He ran loads up to destruction in a Mouser action. He fired the same load in a Mark V and the action was still okay. He tried it again in another Mouser till it destroyed the action and again fired the same load in the Mark V. Again the Mark V was fine. I must admit I am prejudice against Kimber. A few years ago I and the owner of Fox's Firearms in Grants Pass did some shooting for John Lachuk for an article. It was a Kimber .22 rimfire single shot that sold for about $1,200. It had a Leupold 36X with a 1/8" dot. We fired lots of groups from several boxes of ammo, including Elie and other high dollar stuff. The five shot groups ran from about 1 3/8" to 1 3/4" at fifty yards. I told John I could beat that with my 10/22 and and demonstrated it. Most of my groups were under 3/4". Mouser actions are know to be assembled with soft steel. Now Mauser actions are a completely different animal.......

Re: Kimber Rifles Pharmseller #10170184 07/20/15
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 14,483 Calgary, AB, Canada Jordan Smith Campfire Outfitter
Jordan Smith Campfire Outfitter Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 14,483 Calgary, AB, Canada	Originally Posted by Pharmseller Tikkas are cheaper and shoot as well or better. P Key word being "cheaper" rather than "cost less". For the record, I've owned and like Tikka rifles. But the argument that they shoot better is lost on me. I had to do some bedding work on my T3 in .25-06 in order to get it shooting again (the recoil lug had become indented with use, resulting in loose tolerances), and I've also tinkered with my Kimbers to get them to perform their best. Tikka rifles may shoot "as well or better", but I'm guessing that won't make a practical difference... 1st Montana- 2nd Montana- [img]http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums...7-48D3-8345-3C3BD525018A_zpsy9cepjul.png[/img] [img]http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums...D-4CD3-A11B-15FE8DC34EF6_zpsnxxce7z9.png[/img] [img]http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums...C-4E51-8F19-1EDC5D2597B0_zps27hkjobs.png[/img] EDIT: Anybody know what's up with the pic posting on this site lately??? Last edited by Jordan Smith; 07/20/15.

Re: Kimber Rifles Jordan Smith #10171420 07/20/15
Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,458 SE WI C chris84 Campfire Regular
chris84 Campfire Regular C Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,458 SE WI	Seems to be a four picture limit per post. Where all the white women at?

Re: Kimber Rifles simplyme #10173466 07/20/15
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 14,483 Calgary, AB, Canada Jordan Smith Campfire Outfitter
Jordan Smith Campfire Outfitter Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 14,483 Calgary, AB, Canada	Thanks, Chris. I'll keep that in mind next time. I guess 3 posts of pics in a row is a great opportunity to bump up my credibility....I mean post count.... <grin>

Re: Kimber Rifles ingwe #10173510 07/20/15
Joined: May 2009 Posts: 17,260 Cheyenne, Wy Fotis Campfire Ranger
Fotis Campfire Ranger Joined: May 2009 Posts: 17,260 Cheyenne, Wy	Originally Posted by ingwe I wouldn't take one for free on a dare...but they do have a lot of fans here...and a lot of detractors. Theres a reason we call buying one " Kimber Roulette".... Amen. Mine sucked https://thehandloadinglog.wordpress.com μολὼν λαβέ "Weatherby was too long so I nicknamed it "Bee""

Re: Kimber Rifles Judman #10178196 07/21/15
Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 8,423 Wa west 🇱🇷 F fredIII Campfire Outfitter
fredIII Campfire Outfitter F Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 8,423 Wa west 🇱🇷	You need to check out heavys iron

Re: Kimber Rifles simplyme #10190300 07/24/15
Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 965 North Dakota ndhunterman Campfire Regular
ndhunterman Campfire Regular Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 965 North Dakota	I have 3, all shoot 1" or less with handloads. All 3 needed the barrel channel opened up slightly. The 308 win shoots 3 leaf clovers handily, same for the 300wsm.

Re: Kimber Rifles simplyme #10192762 07/24/15
Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 259 The land down under B Below_par Campfire Member
Below_par Campfire Member B Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 259 The land down under	Shot mine in .300wm this morning. Montana. If iknew how to post photos i would. 200grn Accubond hunting load into .7 moa with no development yet. 190gr custom comp load routinely between .25 and .5 moa. Love mine. You only live once.

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