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I picked up a new 84L this past winter, in 280 Ackley. Finally got out to the range this afternoon and shot it for the first time. Loaded up some 150 Scenars with a few different powders. The first two 3-shot groups out of the rifle were with IMR 7977 and 7828, and missed the bulls-eye by a wide margin. Shot the group on the bottom first, way off. Adjusted the scope, and I still was off the bull. Could be because I didn't bother to bed it or do any of the "Kimber tweaks" I've been reading so much about. Could've also been because the new brass had a little more runout than ideal. I sure wish Kimber would get their act together. ![[Linked Image]](http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p46/cpwatts_2006/Kimb..jpg)
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Glad to see your money was well spent and your time un wasted
Some have not been as fortunate
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I know, they're a vocal lot.
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Kimber Roulette... shoulda bought a T3 Tikkler 
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Kimber Roulette... shoulda bought a T3 Tikkler Is that French?
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TTT for the guy asking about the best lightweight rifle under $1K. 
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Must be nice coming to the party late... My early Montana would not even chamber factory rounds of ammo out of the box..... So yes they had some very bad issues with quality control for a while....
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My first Kimber was probably within the first 100 8400 WSM rifles they produced.
And since then I have owned dozens of Kimber rifles.
No problems.
Some guys just aren't lucky with guns I guess.
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I picked up a new 84L this past winter, in 280 Ackley. Finally got out to the range this afternoon and shot it for the first time. Loaded up some 150 Scenars with a few different powders. The first two 3-shot groups out of the rifle were with IMR 7977 and 7828, and missed the bulls-eye by a wide margin. Shot the group on the bottom first, way off. Adjusted the scope, and I still was off the bull. Could be because I didn't bother to bed it or do any of the "Kimber tweaks" I've been reading so much about. Could've also been because the new brass had a little more runout than ideal. I sure wish Kimber would get their act together. You can sell that POS to me, I'll bed it and do the other Kimber tweaks to get her to shooting better....
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Must be nice coming to the party late... This ain't my first Montana. They've all been good.
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There is a 270 WSM Classic at the LGS for $800 that I'm thinking hard about...
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WOW - does that suck! Dibs............. <G>
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Load some real hunting bullets and give it a try. Scenars are for stunt shooters....
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If I didn't already have a .280 I'd offer to take that POS off your hands.
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No, I'm not a Ruger bigot - just an unabashed fan of their revolvers, M77's and #1's.
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Load some real hunting bullets and give it a try. Scenars are for stunt shooters.... I'm hoping to be a stunt shooter. I put in for a unit 61 bear tag, should draw one, we'll see.
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I imagine you'll get your chance in there. Good luck.
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Smoke, That's horrible. Dang thing just can't find the bull. I've been doing some gunsmithing on the side. Send it to me and I'll fix it free of charge. Should have the work done and back to you in about 7 years.
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Seven years? No problem, it's a small price to pay to get this thing to shoot.
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Those damned Kimbers..............
If we live long enough, we all have regrets. But the ones that nag at us the most are the ones in which we know we had a choice.
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Very nice. Have any idea how fast you are pushing your Scenars?
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