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Chuck, I too was interested, so I did a little digging. Here's a link to a pic of the rifle. Great blueprint, E.

Eremicus' rifle

This post is not directed at anyone......

I agree that the Ti's stock is a bit cheap. I have a hole in one of my Ti 7-08 stocks. I'll post a pic after church if I'm home.

It appears their is a 1/8" void between the outer shell of the stock and the composite material they used. The material does not appear chopped though. I'm not sure if that is consistant for the entire stock, but I have a feeling it is a production mistake to have a void in that spot. So much for a tough stock..........

Brad, do you know if Kimber has any plans for a 17 HMR. They have the Mach 2 but I wish the would go with the HMR. I called them the other day, and the guy on the phone had no information on it. Thanks

Bonzi, I didn't want to give the impression the Ti stock was no good because I don't think that at all. I'll bet it could be pressed into a life of service without a hitch. I recently put together a little M700 270 Mountain rifle with one. I think it's a heck of a stock for the money. The point I was trying to make is when you add everything up the Kimber is a bargain for only fifty bucks more than the Ti (around here). One negative about the 84's and 8400's (to me) are the feed ramps. IMO they're too darn steep compared to Rem and Win's. Perhap's that'll change in the future.

17 HMR? Not sure...

I looked at the Remmy, being a Remmy fan, and chose the Kimber. IMO, it is a great rifle. I spoke with lots of folks, with Kimber, and with Melvin Forbes of NULA who consulted with Kimber on how to build their stock, before ordering my Montana. Yes, it did have to go back for feeding work, but the adjustment was done quickly, and the rifle consistently shoots 5 shot groups in the .8's with a variety of bullets. I love the stock design and the triggers are outstanding for a factory gun. I just took delivery on a custom ultralight .338 that cost three times what my Kimbers did, shoots no better, and was promptly sent back for a variety of problems. If I had known Kimber was coming out with a .338 I would not have considered going the custom route - no need.... I just checked the Kimber web site and edited this post. They make no mention of a "Big Sky" or a long action Montana. Is this internet rumor or accurate info?

I asked about a 17 HMR and Kimber does not have an action long enough. Sales of 17's were hot and now are not.

A long action on the 8400 is due out now. The initial caliber will be 30-06 and then the 270 Win. This will be in the Classic only at first and is on price pages sent to dealers a couple of weeks ago. I was told that the feed ramps were redesigned but this does not mean that they are in production.

This is my take on the feed ramps is that they will be more gradual on the long 8400 and get phased in at some point on the short 8400's and maybe the 84M's. The 84M's feed ok for me as they are now.

Just spoke with Kimber. They told me there was no plans for a long action version of the Montana. The gal made no mention of a long action being available in the classic. Sounds like savage99 may have a better source of info than the receptionist at the Kimber 800#. 99, any word on the reality of a LA Montana?

After the first of the year...

I built what IMO is just about the perfect rifle for just about any game under 500 pounds.

You can read more about it here:

VAC Rifle Link

This afternoon I recieved an email from a Kimber rep that states they do plan a stainless rifle in a long action. He didn't say when it would be available but it is coming. Sure wish I hadn't laid down the $$$ for the disappointing MGA .338.

Really?... a LA Kimber Big Sky? Hot digity dog!

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MTBrad

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Brad if you said "hot diggity dog" before I don't recall it (grin)

As a southpaw I just set back and get to dream of the options you normal folks have.

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I bought a Kimber Montana 300WSM this fall and am very pleased. It feeds and shoots very well. No problems. I have two Dakotas on synthetic stocks and I much prefer the Kimber Kevlar stock over Dakota's. The Kimber required no break-in as did my Dakotas. The first three shot group was .8 something with a 2.5X with a huge post reticle....I though this 6.5 pound combination would kick like hell but it is very mild.

Now I can retire an old Remington Pump gun and send it to a leftie in Fairbanks. It's at least ambidextrous .......and he'd give his left arm to be ambidextrous!

Montana's nick name is the the "Big Sky" State. I doubt they will have a rifle called "Big Sky" and a rifle called the Montana. It's kind of a redundant.

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Here, here. Sako and/or Tikka and you"ll get it right the first time!

Steve

Good grief, some folks are slow on irony!

It's my own made up name for the Kimber Stainless... ya know, living in Montana and all...

<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" /> I resemble that remark Vern! Can shoot a handgun either hand makes no difference to me. But a rifle going up to my right shoulder is like watching your average girl try and throw a ball. Not a pretty sight.