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Kimber Montana donor. Good or bad? #11525816 10/24/16 Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,600 Idaho Iclimb OP Campfire Regular OP Iclimb Campfire Regular Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,600 Idaho Hey guys, I'm kicking around picking up a used Montana. The rifle is in excellent shape but honestly in a. A caliber I have no use for. My thought is to have re-barreled to 6.5 SAUM or a 7mm SAUM. I know that the Montana has a pretty good following on the fire. I guess I'm wondering what thoughts are on the Montana as a donor rifle. Also what would be a good price for good used montana? I think I could get into the rifle for $700 or so. I just don't know, I'm looking for some moral support I guess. If at first you don't succeed; shoot, shoot again

Re: Kimber Montana donor. Good or bad? Iclimb #11526039 10/24/16 Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 8,923 Texas RDW Campfire Outfitter RDW Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 8,923 Texas I own four, the 8400 7WSM is stock and there is no need to change it. The 223 didn't shoot good enough for me so that was my excuse to have an 8 twist barrel installed. The last two were donors, one is now an 8 twist 6x47L and the other a 6.5x47L, all the barrels sold for a 100.00+ each. A SS 700 or 70 action plus a Mickey stock will cost about as much as a used Kimber donor. Dave

Re: Kimber Montana donor. Good or bad? Iclimb #11526351 10/24/16 Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 2,926 Louisiana C Canazes9 Campfire Regular Canazes9 Campfire Regular C Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 2,926 Louisiana You can spend a lot more for a lot less. Action, trigger and stock are worth more than that easily. If you've got an 8400 wsm Montana you can buy for $700, please shoot me a pm if you decide to pass on it. Seriously.... David

Re: Kimber Montana donor. Good or bad? Canazes9 #11526363 10/24/16 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,464 jennings lodge, oregon Oregonmuley Campfire Tracker Oregonmuley Campfire Tracker Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,464 jennings lodge, oregon Here is the rifle already built and ready to go, not sure about the price but could a nice rig?? http://www.scout.com/military/snipe...079353-kimber-montana-6-5-saum-ultralite "Rather hunt Mule deer than anything else" "Team 7MM-08"

Re: Kimber Montana donor. Good or bad? Iclimb #11526365 10/24/16 Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,600 Idaho Iclimb OP Campfire Regular OP Iclimb Campfire Regular Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,600 Idaho RDW what barrel did you go with? I'm thinking Lila and probably using the modified (SAS) version. Did you have the actions blueprinted? If I was going to use parts I wouldn't run anything other that r700 or clones so I mostly wondered if the montana's were worth building off of. I don't really need to do it but they've caught my eye as of late. I had a proof/razor ti screwed together in 6cm and put it in a manners elite and it's pretty light but I thought a Montana in 6.5SAUM would be cool.... Thanks for the info guys If at first you don't succeed; shoot, shoot again

Re: Kimber Montana donor. Good or bad? Iclimb #11526368 10/24/16 Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,600 Idaho Iclimb OP Campfire Regular OP Iclimb Campfire Regular Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,600 Idaho Damn you...that's it exactly... If at first you don't succeed; shoot, shoot again

Re: Kimber Montana donor. Good or bad? Iclimb #11526370 10/24/16 Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,600 Idaho Iclimb OP Campfire Regular OP Iclimb Campfire Regular Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,600 Idaho Decent price too If at first you don't succeed; shoot, shoot again

Re: Kimber Montana donor. Good or bad? Iclimb #11526464 10/24/16 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,464 jennings lodge, oregon Oregonmuley Campfire Tracker Oregonmuley Campfire Tracker Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,464 jennings lodge, oregon Originally Posted by Iclimb RDW what barrel did you go with? I'm thinking Lila and probably using the modified (SAS) version. Did you have the actions blueprinted? If I was going to use parts I wouldn't run anything other that r700 or clones so I mostly wondered if the montana's were worth building off of. I don't really need to do it but they've caught my eye as of late. I had a proof/razor ti screwed together in 6cm and put it in a manners elite and it's pretty light but I thought a Montana in 6.5SAUM would be cool.... Thanks for the info guys Lone Peak Razor action??? If so what do you think of it? I've looked at their website and they sure look nice. Seem to have a good rep so far. Any pics of your build?? Thanks - hoping to build a rig with a Ti action next year if I can. "Rather hunt Mule deer than anything else" "Team 7MM-08"

Re: Kimber Montana donor. Good or bad? Iclimb #11526557 10/24/16 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,294 VT... W woofer Campfire Outfitter woofer Campfire Outfitter W Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,294 VT... Sick stock and ss action for 700.. Pass. Thats awful... W "I would build one again, if it were not for my 350RM (grin)." MtnHtr

Re: Kimber Montana donor. Good or bad? Iclimb #11526593 10/24/16 Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 24,417 Western North Carolina K K22 Campfire Ranger K22 Campfire Ranger K Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 24,417 Western North Carolina I built a Montana and a Classic using Lilja barrels. Both of them shoot extremely well. The Montana is now a 17 Rem. and the Classic is a 243. I do not regret doing it. The Classic was a donor, but the Montana I bought new to be rebarreled.

Re: Kimber Montana donor. Good or bad? Iclimb #11526727 10/24/16 Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,600 Idaho Iclimb OP Campfire Regular OP Iclimb Campfire Regular Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,600 Idaho I really like the Lone Peak action, I got a weight but I didn't write it down so... I'm have a 6.5CM built on the SS Razor with a Carbon fiber Hardy barrel. TS customs did the work and I can't say enough good about Travis! The gun all up with scope mounts (no optic) was 6lb 14oz Last edited by Iclimb; 10/24/16. If at first you don't succeed; shoot, shoot again

Re: Kimber Montana donor. Good or bad? Iclimb #11526735 10/24/16 Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,600 Idaho Iclimb OP Campfire Regular OP Iclimb Campfire Regular Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,600 Idaho If at first you don't succeed; shoot, shoot again

Re: Kimber Montana donor. Good or bad? Iclimb #11526840 10/24/16 Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 8,923 Texas RDW Campfire Outfitter RDW Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 8,923 Texas All three are Lilja, I am happy. Dave

Re: Kimber Montana donor. Good or bad? Iclimb #11526880 10/24/16 Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 30,266 Brad Campfire 'Bwana Brad Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 30,266 I currently have three Kimber MT's... one I haven't shot is a used 257 Roberts. If it won't group it's going to get the Lilja treatment as a 6.5 Creedmoor or 260 Rem. “Perfection is Achieved Not When There Is Nothing More to Add, But When There Is Nothing Left to Take Away” Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Re: Kimber Montana donor. Good or bad? Iclimb #11526978 10/24/16 Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,418 Northern Hill Country D DesertMuleDeer Campfire Tracker DesertMuleDeer Campfire Tracker D Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,418 Northern Hill Country I like Kimber Montanas. I have one that I had Pacnor screw a 7mm Weatherby barrel onto. I had them take the factory contour and increase the taper after the chamber the full length of the barrel, ending at 620" at the muzzle. I haven't bedded or shot it yet but it handles great.

Re: Kimber Montana donor. Good or bad? Iclimb #11526983 10/24/16 Joined: May 2006 Posts: 4,062 Virginia Beach, VA V vacrt2002 Campfire Tracker vacrt2002 Campfire Tracker V Joined: May 2006 Posts: 4,062 Virginia Beach, VA I like the Kimber platform to build on.....most recently 6.5 CM and one poker in the fire to be 6x45. “There is no limit to the amount of good you can do if you don’t care who gets credit.” R. Reagan

Re: Kimber Montana donor. Good or bad? Iclimb #11526998 10/24/16 Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,600 Idaho Iclimb OP Campfire Regular OP Iclimb Campfire Regular Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,600 Idaho Are you guys having the actions trued or just spinning on a new tube If at first you don't succeed; shoot, shoot again

Re: Kimber Montana donor. Good or bad? Iclimb #11527113 10/24/16 Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 8,923 Texas RDW Campfire Outfitter RDW Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 8,923 Texas I didn't pay for extras but I think Dave screwed it on straight. The 223 shoots three shots less than MOA at 200 but Form'd gave me some crap so I shot five. Dave

Re: Kimber Montana donor. Good or bad? Iclimb #11527126 10/24/16 Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,600 Idaho Iclimb OP Campfire Regular OP Iclimb Campfire Regular Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,600 Idaho Nice! If at first you don't succeed; shoot, shoot again

Re: Kimber Montana donor. Good or bad? Iclimb #11527202 10/24/16 Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 20,809 outside the burgh B battue Campfire Ranger battue Campfire Ranger B Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 20,809 outside the burgh Montana changed to a .300Savage with a douglas. I'd do it again. 100 yards: 200: 300: Last edited by battue; 10/24/16. laissez les bons temps rouler

Re: Kimber Montana donor. Good or bad? Iclimb #11527291 10/24/16 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,306 Durham, CA Higginez Campfire Ranger Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,306 Durham, CA I had PacNor do a .223AI with an 8 twist. Sucker shoots. I have no idea if they trued it or not. I bought a reamer and an X caliber 8 twist blank and had ITD dupe contour and chamber 6 Dasher. Sucker shoots. No idea on the he trued it or not. Bad ass little rigs. 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.

Re: Kimber Montana donor. Good or bad? Iclimb #11527332 10/24/16 Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 4,587 Northern Ca S sidepass Campfire Tracker sidepass Campfire Tracker S Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 4,587 Northern Ca Have a Kimber Longmaster heading my way with a 6.5 Creedmoor barrel. X Caliber 1in 8 twist duplicates factory tube. Adam Bentley did the work. Should be here by friday. Never take life to seriously, after all ,no one gets out of it alive.

Re: Kimber Montana donor. Good or bad? sidepass #11527350 10/24/16 Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 24,417 Western North Carolina K K22 Campfire Ranger K22 Campfire Ranger K Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 24,417 Western North Carolina Originally Posted by sidepass Have a Kimber Longmaster heading my way with a 6.5 Creedmoor barrel. X Caliber 1in 8 twist duplicates factory tube. Adam Bentley did the work. Should be here by friday. Adam did my 243 Classic. Fantastic work. Both of mine had the actions trued lugs lapped ect. Probably didn't need to but......................

Re: Kimber Montana donor. Good or bad? K22 #11527400 10/24/16 Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 4,587 Northern Ca S sidepass Campfire Tracker sidepass Campfire Tracker S Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 4,587 Northern Ca Originally Posted by K22 Originally Posted by sidepass Have a Kimber Longmaster heading my way with a 6.5 Creedmoor barrel. X Caliber 1in 8 twist duplicates factory tube. Adam Bentley did the work. Should be here by friday. Adam did my 243 Classic. Fantastic work. Both of mine had the actions trued lugs lapped ect. Probably didn't need to but...................... Thinking when my mad money account is replenished he'll rebarrel my 84L Classic Select in 9.3x62 . Never take life to seriously, after all ,no one gets out of it alive.

Re: Kimber Montana donor. Good or bad? RDW #11527411 10/24/16 Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 3,395 F Formidilosus Campfire Tracker Formidilosus Campfire Tracker F Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 3,395 Originally Posted by RDW The 223 shoots three shots less than MOA at 200 but Form'd gave me some crap so I shot five. Well played, sir.

Re: Kimber Montana donor. Good or bad? Iclimb #11527886 10/24/16 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,464 jennings lodge, oregon Oregonmuley Campfire Tracker Oregonmuley Campfire Tracker Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,464 jennings lodge, oregon Originally Posted by Iclimb Thanks for posting those, that's a darn nice build!! "Rather hunt Mule deer than anything else" "Team 7MM-08"

Re: Kimber Montana donor. Good or bad? Iclimb #11528433 10/25/16 Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 911 Somewhere down in TX or up in ... B Blackbrush Campfire Regular Blackbrush Campfire Regular B Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 911 Somewhere down in TX or up in ... Tell me about those rings please

Re: Kimber Montana donor. Good or bad? Iclimb #11528463 10/25/16 Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,600 Idaho Iclimb OP Campfire Regular OP Iclimb Campfire Regular Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,600 Idaho Hawkins rings, one piece, 20 moa, level comes in the top cap. Really nice fit and finish! I like talley but these rings look and feel like they are made a lot better. I didn't even lap them. Sturdy and the 20 moa, level top half really make the hawkins rings a better option. The dbm is Hawkins too. If at first you don't succeed; shoot, shoot again

Re: Kimber Montana donor. Good or bad? Iclimb #11528479 10/25/16 Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 8,923 Texas RDW Campfire Outfitter RDW Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 8,923 Texas It looks like a 9 pound rifle, not sub-7 and a nice host. Dave

Re: Kimber Montana donor. Good or bad? Iclimb #11528563 10/25/16 Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,600 Idaho Iclimb OP Campfire Regular OP Iclimb Campfire Regular Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,600 Idaho That weight was without the scope but included the rings. I don't think I had installed the front pic rail yet, when I weighed it. If at first you don't succeed; shoot, shoot again

Re: Kimber Montana donor. Good or bad? Iclimb #11528708 10/25/16 Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,600 Idaho Iclimb OP Campfire Regular OP Iclimb Campfire Regular Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,600 Idaho If at first you don't succeed; shoot, shoot again

Re: Kimber Montana donor. Good or bad? Iclimb #11528742 10/25/16 Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 11,756 Minnesota D dale06 Campfire Outfitter dale06 Campfire Outfitter D Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 11,756 Minnesota Guess I should have had NEW Kimber Montana re barreled. I bought a new Kimber Montana 270WSM that shot poorly, about 2" groups at 100 yards. Tried many loads, with not much improvement. Sent it back to Kimber. They returned with no modifications and with a three shot test target that was 1.25" at 50 yards and said it was in spec. Sold the POS and had Jim Kobe build me a 270 WSM on a Rem 700 with a light McMillan stock and went sheep hunting. That rifle was easy sub 1" for five shots at 100 yards. NRA Patron

Re: Kimber Montana donor. Good or bad? Iclimb #11528911 10/25/16 Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 4,587 Northern Ca S sidepass Campfire Tracker sidepass Campfire Tracker S Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 4,587 Northern Ca Originally Posted by Iclimb Funny it doesn't look like a Kimber. Nice stick but the question was Kimber. We do accept the ADD on the site. TFF Never take life to seriously, after all ,no one gets out of it alive.

Re: Kimber Montana donor. Good or bad? sidepass #11529346 10/25/16 Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,600 Idaho Iclimb OP Campfire Regular OP Iclimb Campfire Regular Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,600 Idaho Originally Posted by sidepass Originally Posted by Iclimb ] Funny it doesn't look like a Kimber. Nice stick but the question was Kimber. We do accept the ADD on the site. TFF Read the whole thread then you'll be enlightened Last edited by Iclimb; 10/25/16. If at first you don't succeed; shoot, shoot again

Re: Kimber Montana donor. Good or bad? sidepass #11529368 10/25/16 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 7,721 TN K Kaleb Campfire Outfitter Kaleb Campfire Outfitter K Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 7,721 TN Originally Posted by sidepass Originally Posted by Iclimb Funny it doesn't look like a Kimber. Nice stick but the question was Kimber. We do accept the ADD on the site. TFF What's funny is some SOB from California reading part of a thread and trying to be a smart azz. That's TFF

Re: Kimber Montana donor. Good or bad? Iclimb #11529405 10/25/16 Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,600 Idaho Iclimb OP Campfire Regular OP Iclimb Campfire Regular Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,600 Idaho California- half the story, ALL the answers... Although northern ca is generally alright. Last edited by Iclimb; 10/25/16. If at first you don't succeed; shoot, shoot again

Re: Kimber Montana donor. Good or bad? Iclimb #11529624 10/25/16 Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 4,587 Northern Ca S sidepass Campfire Tracker sidepass Campfire Tracker S Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 4,587 Northern Ca Originally Posted by Iclimb Hey guys, I'm kicking around picking up a used Montana. The rifle is in excellent shape but honestly in a. A caliber I have no use for. My thought is to have re-barreled to 6.5 SAUM or a 7mm SAUM. I know that the Montana has a pretty good following on the fire. I guess I'm wondering what thoughts are on the Montana as a donor rifle. Also what would be a good price for good used montana? I think I could get into the rifle for $700 or so. I just don't know, I'm looking for some moral support I guess. Sorry only reference is kimber montana. Not trying to be a smart ass but! Never take life to seriously, after all ,no one gets out of it alive.

Re: Kimber Montana donor. Good or bad? Iclimb #11529633 10/25/16 Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 4,587 Northern Ca S sidepass Campfire Tracker sidepass Campfire Tracker S Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 4,587 Northern Ca However some smart ass from TN made himself look stupid. Over and out. Got to read the thread azzhat. Never take life to seriously, after all ,no one gets out of it alive.

Re: Kimber Montana donor. Good or bad? Iclimb #11530335 10/25/16 Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,600 Idaho Iclimb OP Campfire Regular OP Iclimb Campfire Regular Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,600 Idaho Well it was my thread and my pictures but there was some questions so. I think I got my answers though. If at first you don't succeed; shoot, shoot again

Re: Kimber Montana donor. Good or bad? Iclimb #11530553 10/26/16 Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 4,587 Northern Ca S sidepass Campfire Tracker sidepass Campfire Tracker S Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 4,587 Northern Ca Was your thread and photos and you got some answers. Sorry for being so literal. Nice rifle you have there.cheers Never take life to seriously, after all ,no one gets out of it alive.

Re: Kimber Montana donor. Good or bad? Oregonmuley #11531041 10/26/16 Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,600 Idaho Iclimb OP Campfire Regular OP Iclimb Campfire Regular Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,600 Idaho Originally Posted by Oregonmuley Here is the rifle already built and ready to go, not sure about the price but could a nice rig?? http://www.scout.com/military/snipe...079353-kimber-montana-6-5-saum-ultralite Well we'll see, this looks exactly like what I want so I guess I'm in the kimber club now... If at first you don't succeed; shoot, shoot again

Re: Kimber Montana donor. Good or bad? Iclimb #11531111 10/26/16 Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,083 Australia R rockdoc Campfire Regular rockdoc Campfire Regular R Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,083 Australia Congratulations. It sounds exactly like what I want and great value! Look forward to some pics.

Re: Kimber Montana donor. Good or bad? sidepass #11531130 10/26/16 Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 8,845 Big Sky Country TheBigSky Campfire Outfitter TheBigSky Campfire Outfitter Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 8,845 Big Sky Country Originally Posted by sidepass ........... Over and out.......... I don't want to get sideways of anybody; but, when I see this typed or hear it spoken I have to say, "don't do that". They don't go together. Doing so is as wrong as two boys kissing. _________________________________________________________________________ “Montana seems to me to be what a small boy would think Texas is like from hearing Texans.” John Steinbeck ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

Re: Kimber Montana donor. Good or bad? Iclimb #11531475 10/26/16 Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 4,587 Northern Ca S sidepass Campfire Tracker sidepass Campfire Tracker S Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 4,587 Northern Ca Whatever! Origional post was about Kimbers. Then op does a back door about another product. Called him on it. And I'm done on the switch. I'll take your word on two boys kissing. Just saying! Never take life to seriously, after all ,no one gets out of it alive.

Re: Kimber Montana donor. Good or bad? sidepass #11531636 10/26/16 Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,600 Idaho Iclimb OP Campfire Regular OP Iclimb Campfire Regular Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,600 Idaho Originally Posted by sidepass Whatever! Origional post was about Kimbers. Then op does a back door about another product. Called him on it. And I'm done on the switch. I'll take your word on two boys kissing. Just saying! Hahahaha, thanks for keeping me honest....I guess Do you have a Montana? I'm excited to try this one out! Last edited by Iclimb; 10/26/16. If at first you don't succeed; shoot, shoot again

Re: Kimber Montana donor. Good or bad? sidepass #11534011 10/27/16 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 7,721 TN K Kaleb Campfire Outfitter Kaleb Campfire Outfitter K Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 7,721 TN Originally Posted by sidepass Whatever! Origional post was about Kimbers. Then op does a back door about another product. Called him on it. And I'm done on the switch. I'll take your word on two boys kissing. Just saying! Ironic you have a silly signature line about taking things too seriously and you get all bothered about the op talking about a different gun in HIS thread....lol. What a chit head...haha

Re: Kimber Montana donor. Good or bad? Kaleb #11534036 10/27/16 Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 4,587 Northern Ca S sidepass Campfire Tracker sidepass Campfire Tracker S Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 4,587 Northern Ca Originally Posted by Kaleb Originally Posted by sidepass Whatever! Origional post was about Kimbers. Then op does a back door about another product. Called him on it. And I'm done on the switch. I'll take your word on two boys kissing. Just saying! Ironic you have a silly signature line about taking things too seriously and you get all bothered about the op talking about a different gun in HIS thread....lol. What a chit head...haha Blow me! Never take life to seriously, after all ,no one gets out of it alive.

Re: Kimber Montana donor. Good or bad? Iclimb #11534073 10/27/16 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 7,721 TN K Kaleb Campfire Outfitter Kaleb Campfire Outfitter K Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 7,721 TN Lol.....we ain't into that chit in TN.