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.223 bought to give the kids time behind a centerfire. Magwell adjusted to fit mo betta so as not to bind, bedded the lug, talley lightweight lows, leupy vxII 3-9 (i know, i know) and good to go.
Had a colt light rifle sent off to Melvin for his stock, trigger, follower, tune up etc. right before I picked up the montana, just got it back and while its a sweet little rifle, Im wishing Id just spent that money on another montana. The faux NULA is almost "bulky" compared to the kimber.
Only bad luck I had with a Kimber was a k22 HS model
when the new york rifles first came out. Shot 5-8" groups with every ammo I tried. Sent it back and they rebarreled and sent it back. Wish I hadnt sold it, but a 1710 HB annie sporter took its place.
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I remember when you could pick up used Montanas around $900. Now people want near new prices for busted up sh#$t. Can we please stop waging such a successful campaign again the Montana haters? Please? Maybe the prices will go down on used. Hell, Can't we join the haters for awhile? Intentionally try to bust the used market and drive the price down?
Just a thought.
Never mind. I picked up a used .308 Classic for around that price a few years back. The barrel was rough and 1.5" hundred yard groups was about all it would do. I could see a constriction around 2" from the muzzle thru the Hawkeye. Kimber tech told me that accuracy was within their standards. Not mine, not with a .308. I liked the gun enough to fit a SS Broughton 5R in 23". After that, it would shoot 3/8" at a hundred with certain loads, 1/2" with several. Nice little gun. DF ![[Linked Image]](http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/rush2830/Kimber-Broughton308002.jpg)
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Campfire Kahuna
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Here's a peek inside the nether regions of one of the BEST 308 spouts I've ever had and I'm disheartened to say I've had a schit load. ![[Linked Image]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/BigStick/Stuff/Rifle%20Stuff/IMG_0575.jpg) Just saying................
Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."
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I have a number of Kimbers and I like the rifle. I shot my 270 WSM today to check that it was still sighted in at 200yds. From a cold barrel it put it's first shot 1/2" to the left and 1" high! A second confirming shot made a 1.5" group.  ![[Linked Image]](https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/225x169q90/r/812/022sj.jpg) It's the 2nd. from the top.
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![[Linked Image]](http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u52/doetail68/DSCF2061_zps7bfbcc66.jpg) I just have one Montana Great rifle....it just needs to go with me more often
Maker of the Frankenstud Sling Keeper
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I picked up a used .308 Classic for around that price a few years back. The barrel was rough and 1.5" hundred yard groups was about all it would do. I could see a constriction around 2" from the muzzle thru the Hawkeye. Kimber tech told me that accuracy was within their standards. Not mine, not with a .308. I liked the gun enough to fit a SS Broughton 5R in 23". After that, it would shoot 3/8" at a hundred with certain loads, 1/2" with several. Nice little gun. DF My and my buddy's 270 WSMs went back to kimber and came back shooting just as bad. 2 moa for a $1k gun? No thanks,
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I picked up a used .308 Classic for around that price a few years back. The barrel was rough and 1.5" hundred yard groups was about all it would do. I could see a constriction around 2" from the muzzle thru the Hawkeye. Kimber tech told me that accuracy was within their standards. Not mine, not with a .308. I liked the gun enough to fit a SS Broughton 5R in 23". After that, it would shoot 3/8" at a hundred with certain loads, 1/2" with several. Nice little gun. DF My and my buddy's 270 WSMs went back to kimber and came back shooting just as bad. 2 moa for a $1k gun? No thanks, They don't seem to get as excited about sub MOA as we do... DF
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Campfire Kahuna
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I'd sure like to drive a "bad" one...because it'd be funny!
For lotsa reasons..............
Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."
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This was an earlier Classic and Kimber did the upgraded three position safety and some other stuff. So, that part was great.
All I can say is it's a better gun now than when I first got it. My total investment may exceed what I could sell it for, but I'm not planning to sell it.
DF
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Precisely DF.
Larry maybe it was in the infancy of their manufacture. Mine were bought in 2002 time frame. Maybe now they are better made.
Now, one 270 WSM my friend Tim had could not be made to shoot over 1 moa!!! That one we kept.
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Here's a peek inside the nether regions of one of the BEST 308 spouts I've ever had and I'm disheartened to say I've had a schit load. Just saying................ Nice krown job. Is that the inverted 11 degree target krown? 
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I have a number of Kimbers and I like the rifle. I shot my 270 WSM today to check that it was still sighted in at 200yds. From a cold barrel it put it's first shot 1/2" to the left and 1" high! A second confirming shot made a 1.5" group. Two shots make a pair, not a group.
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Here's a peek inside the nether regions of one of the BEST 308 spouts I've ever had and I'm disheartened to say I've had a schit load. Just saying................ Nice krown job. Is that the inverted 11 degree target krown? That is the troll/'tard version. He's like Barsness, he don't need no stinkin' crown neither.
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Why is TAP here? And why slam JB?
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That is the troll/'tard version. He's like Barsness, he don't need no stinkin' crown neither. Where did JB say that?
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Show us the crown of your Kimber...or any rifle for that matter.
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Fotis,
You Lying Clueless Phuqq...your "best" is HILARIOUS..............
Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."
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That's a ceramic stone SDM-4 crown job,chamfered with a VLD deburring tool........... ![[Linked Image]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/BigStick/Stuff/Rifle%20Stuff/2R8G4588.jpg)
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SquatToPee,
Pardon my being afforded the luxury of not being forced to guess.
Wax eloquent on the "satisfactions" of being too broke to afford a free camera and too stupid to drive same,then say something about a Montucky whipping your ass.
You're an Ace.
Laughing!................
Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."
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Maybe now they are better made. Ahhhh......... wasn't that the question?
A wise man is frequently humbled.
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