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I just noticed on the Kimber website they indicate the Montana now comes with a threaded barrel. I'm hoping this is a misprint. Can anybody confirm this? I'm in the market for another and not really liking the idea of a threaded barrel.
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You are correct, all of the 2016 Montana's are threaded.
Also of note, they added the 6.5 Creedmoor to the line. They added the 22-250 as well, but they twisted it 1 n 14". IMO, that was a major screw up.
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The threaded barrel is also a major screw up.
First a shiny, plated trigger, then an aluminum trigger guard, now a threaded barrel.
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Threads are easy to get rid of. About $60 bucks for a cut and crown. .5in loss is no biggie.
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Really having a tough time understanding all the angst over a threaded barrel. Last I checked, I think 34 states have made it legal to hunt with a suppresor and despite how unpopular they are here, muzzle brakes are extremely popular as well. There's even a thread protector for those don't want to put anything on their barrel. The market is changing, Kimber is supplying their customers with what they want.
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So for a tiny minority that want something threaded on the barrel, the majority of us that don't get to pay for that threading, or pay to have it removed while losing barrel length?
Seems if someone really wants a threaded barrel they should pay to have it done, not me to have it put there or removed...
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So for a tiny minority that want something threaded on the barrel, the majority of us that don't get to pay for that threading, or pay to have it removed?
Seems if someone really wants a threaded barrel they should pay to have it done, not me. Hate to break it to you Brad, but you're the tiny minority. David
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The expense and paperwork to obtain a suppressor is something I'd never do. According to my lgs, if you take the suppressed rifle on a lower 48 trip, you'd better know which states allow its possession as you travel. It does nothing for the looks other than giving it a weight forward feel. I also see suppressed rifles as something the anti's can work on to repeal. I really question how many requests Kimber got for a threaded barrel. It may rather be a gamble starting with someone from within the company. The market will soon pass judgment.
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Thinking of purchasing a 270, but if only threaded barrels are available, I won't be buying one....
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Its not clear from their website if all Montana's will come with a muzzle break as a companion to the threaded blank. The new feature will surely add cost to the product.
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Thinking of purchasing a 270, but if only threaded barrels are available, I won't be buying one.... There likely will be inventory in pretty good numbers around the country for awhile.
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I'm 47, don't own a single rifle with a threaded barrel. I have a couple of younger (mid 20's) hunting buddies. Their rifles have threaded barrels or are getting sent to gunsmiths for threading, they are putting in the paper work for their suppressors. The market is changing....
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Well its a bold move - I"ll give 'em that. As I said, the market will eventually decide what survives and what fails.
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Thinking of purchasing a 270, but if only threaded barrels are available, I won't be buying one.... There likely will be inventory in pretty good numbers around the country for awhile. Kimber still has inventory. They've designated their inventory list with 2015 or 2016. I'd say it will be a while before many threads barrel rifles are circulating.
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So if they are threaded, I'm sure they'll come with thread protectors?
I wouldn't mind a montana that I had the option to screw a brake on for. (Wife)
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The Montana is a utility rifle and not a beautiful blued rifle with a nice wood stock. I personally see the threaded barrel as a plus. There is absolutely no downside to the threaded barrel as it only expands the usability of the rifle. If it is about looks, a stainless Montana is not gonna win a beauty contest either way. Simply leave the thread protector on and shoot it if you have no desire of using it.
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So for a tiny minority that want something threaded on the barrel, the majority of us that don't get to pay for that threading, or pay to have it removed?
Seems if someone really wants a threaded barrel they should pay to have it done, not me. Hate to break it to you Brad, but you're the tiny minority. David LOL, what a ridiculous over-statement...
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So for a tiny minority that want something threaded on the barrel, the majority of us that don't get to pay for that threading, or pay to have it removed?
Seems if someone really wants a threaded barrel they should pay to have it done, not me. Hate to break it to you Brad, but you're the tiny minority. David LOL, what a ridiculous over-statement... Hang in there, Brad. "....you're the tiny minority" is just another way of saying, "I want a suppressor, so....so....so.....so.....so... so does everyone else.... Yeah, that's it. I win".
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In my opinion the ones wanting the threads will be the tiny minority. I personally wouldn't buy another one if it comes with a threaded barrel.
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