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Whittaker Guns show they have a new Kimber Hunter in stock. Someone on the Campfire needs to buy this and give us a report! I don't need another 308 plus I just bought a new Kimber 1911 so I'm broke. Who will take one for the team?? http://gunblog.whittakerguns.com/whittaker-guns-new-arrivals-online-gun-sales/
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If I was in the market for a Kimber would go with last year's Montana model for an additional $280.00....
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If I was in the market for a Kimber would go with last year's Montana model for an additional $280.00.... I understand that, but if you were to buy it and test it for the rest of us you'd be performing a public service.
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Is it too much to ask to make the trigger guard not molded as part of the stock? If Remington can do it on the 700 ADL and keep the cost down, why can't Ruger, Kimber and others follow suit?
It may be a nice rifle but seems to be about $200 overpriced IMO, but I suppose they have to pay for all those flashy ads somehow.
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Any difference between "last year's Montana" and this year's one
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If I was in the market for a Kimber would go with last year's Montana model for an additional $280.00.... Ditto.
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Any difference between "last year's Montana" and this year's one All the new Montanas have threaded barrels.
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Any difference between "last year's Montana" and this year's one All the new Montanas have threaded barrels. And cost at least an additional $200.00 or so....
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I'd like to try one in 243. Wonder how long it'll be til they are selling other calibers.
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Introduced at the Shot Show in January and in the market place by April-Kimber did it right. CP.
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Have there been any reviews from folks that have handled on shot them yet?
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Introduced at the Shot Show in January and in the market place by April-Kimber did it right. CP. Agreed. Whether someone fancies the offering or not, it's refreshing to see a company not put on a big to-do, only to make people wait 6 months to a year to see actually see some actual production rifles.
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It looks like it could be a very good rifle for the money. I will be curious to see reports on the stability/functionality of the stock. If the stock "works", the package should be a winner.
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Had my hands on the 7mm08 version today. Certainly lightweight. Trigger (out of the box) was nothing to write home about. Action is smooth. Bolt and bolt handle are not scalloped like the Mountain Ascent. Don't think the DBM is as robust as it could be - especially the mag release; time will tell, as it will for durability of the molded-in trigger guard. IMHO, the molded-in trigger guard is the biggest short fall.
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6.5CM Looks like they're shipping!!! Kimber Hunter in 6.5CM
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Bump. Any reviews? What are opinions on the stocks?
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Molded in trigger guard, no thanks.
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Bump. Any reviews? What are opinions on the stocks? If you want an upgraded stock then why not just get a Montana?
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Handled one yesterday. Not my style, but for $749 it's a lot of rifle. Pretty light, same action/barrel as the MT. Plastic stock is what it is, as is the detachable magazine, but at least it doesn't have that damn threaded barrel the new MT's have. Would be a fun way to play with the 6.5 CM.
And BTW, it's $450-ish less than the MT...
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