I had a little time this morning to more fully analyze and take apart the Kimber 84L .270Win Classic Select. My reasonably accurate scale shows 6# 12oz. with the stock weighing 2# 8 oz..
Obviously that will differ a bit with wood density. The overall length with the 24" barrel is 43.75" and it has a trim feel to it. The recoil pad is of high quality with the "Kimber " logo on it. I don't know if it is an in-house creation or labeled by Pachmayr. The pad appears to be glued on as the other wood models are. The wood to metal fit is really quite good throughout. A sliver of paper slides easily in the barrel channel and has a snug fit. The barrel to barrel channel view is nicely centered.
The Circassian has some nice streaking and gives it a good contrast.
I should mention the wood finish has a satin look to it and the checkering is very good for a production rifle.
The inletting for the one piece bottom metal is excellent with a consistent gap throughout. The bow located release works smooth and releases consistently. The magazine box fits easily into the bottom of the action and there is no binding or forcing to make it fit. This eliminates a potential accuracy issue due to a too tight fit. By the way, the max magazine length is 3.365". This should give a good working distance even for those longer bullets. There is evidence of light filing on the sharp edges of the box. I presume it is to knock off any burrs.
As you can see the stock is pillar bedded for the action screws using a brown Acraglass type material. The tang, the lug and two inches forward are bedded. The wood inletting throughout appears crisp and sharp.
So from here, bullets have been measured as to their lengths when touching the rifling. As the winter weather backs off (maybe) I'll get to the range to see what happens. New Talley 84L LW's are ready and waiting. This new action has the same
dimensions as the 84M - I have verified it myself.
While none of this guarantees good things at the range, it sure looks like Kimber has done their homework and put together a nice looking and fitting rifle. It has been Ultra Bore Coated, the factory 4# trigger has been lightened to 2 3/4#'s and new brass will be prepared in short order. So I'll report back after one range session and see what things look like.