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I actually like it, just not for that much more money than a regular Montana.
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The Adirondack.. for when your 7lb rifle is too heavy to carry from your Bad Boy Buggy to your treestand... (grin)
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Yeah when Remington came out with the M7 Custom KS in 7/08 and 308 with 18-20" barrels years back the northeast boys scoffed at those, too. They thought they were funny looking...  Today one hits the shelves used and it lasts 10 minutes. Thankfully western deer hunters don't design rifles for eastern deer hunting...western deer hunters may have little use for short, handy rifles but mostly they don't spend days and hours on their feet in heavy cover, on the move, and controlling rifles with one hand. Do enough of that and you quickly figure out that 22" barrels certainly work but are a tad superfluous....something I notice every deer season back here, like ..."Who needs this"? Color? With the number of McSwirley's and gap camo we see on here and suddenly folks have a problem with "color"? Kudo's to Kimber for offering something a bit different and suited to a purpose!  I do admit the scopes gotta go, though. 
The 280 Remington is overbore.
The 7 Rem Mag is over bore.
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Nothing better than a rifle that handles like a 94 Winchester that is good out to 400 or better. Of course, that Ruger American Compact fits that bill for about an extra pound and $1,400 less.
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Kimber continues to expand its NASCAR line of rifles... amazing.
Ha! Yep.
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If I'm understanding it correctly, it seems like a no brainer for them from a $ standpoint. Make a Montana with a shorter barrel, paint the stock funny, and up the charge. I won't buy one but have no problem with them making it and making $ off of it.
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'NASCAR' rifles... For 25 years in the gun biz my mantra was 'never underestimate the stupidity or poor taste of people..'
"...the left considers you vermin, and they'll kill you given the chance..." Bristoe
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Exactly. Thank you, sir.
P.S. .270 rules
Have Dog
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"...the left considers you vermin, and they'll kill you given the chance..." Bristoe
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'NASCAR' rifles... For 25 years in the gun biz my mantra was 'never underestimate the stupidity or poor taste of people..' belay my last...
Last edited by jorgeI; 01/22/14.
A good principle to guide me through life: “This is all I have come to expect, standard lackluster performance. Trust nothing, believe no one and realize it will only get worse…”
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I'd buy one. Doubt you'll see many for sale though. Wonder if that MSRP includes the scope? Not really thrilled about the scope choice.
You ain't about that life.
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If the price includes the scope, it's ridiculous. Not a scope setup I would want for brush hunting.
If the price doesn't include the scope, it's a ripoff. Seems to be a Montana with a chopped barrel, skeletonized bolt, and douche paint job for an extra $550.
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KIMBER 84M Adirondack they should have included 358 Win. in the calibers.
10 years ago I had the barrel on my Montana 308 cut to 20", its the best still hunting rifle I've owned since getting rid of my Remington Model 7 260 Rem.
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The only kimber I would get would have to have 45 ACP stamped on it.
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If the price includes the scope, it's ridiculous. Not a scope setup I would want for brush hunting.
If the price doesn't include the scope, it's a ripoff. Seems to be a Montana with a chopped barrel, skeletonized bolt, and douche paint job for an extra $550. You forgot the fluted bolt.
You ain't about that life.
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If the price includes the scope, it's ridiculous. Not a scope setup I would want for brush hunting.
If the price doesn't include the scope, it's a ripoff. Seems to be a Montana with a chopped barrel, skeletonized bolt, and douche paint job for an extra $550. You forgot the fluted bolt.
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Wonder if a Zombie version is in the wings..
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If the price includes the scope, it's ridiculous. Not a scope setup I would want for brush hunting.
If the price doesn't include the scope, it's a ripoff. Seems to be a Montana with a chopped barrel, skeletonized bolt, and douche paint job for an extra $550. You forgot the fluted bolt. Missed that.
You ain't about that life.
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Have Dog
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C'mon Kimber, what's next, a "zombie" version?
My home is the "sanctuary residence" for my firearms.
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