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Walked into my local shop before Christmas and they handed me a brand new Kimber Montana. Told me my dad had it shipped there as a gift. Paid in full.

My dad is very, very old and foolishly chose the .308 chambering. Since it was the thought that counts I forgave him and accepted the gift anyway.

First range session yielded 1.5" groups @ 100yds and about 3" groups at 200yds. This was with 44.5gr's of RL 15 and the 155gr. Scenar.

After that first session I gave it the full shortactionsmoker treatment. The mag box was not binding but I grinded on it a bit anyway. Front action screw was too long by a smidge. Hogged the barrel channel out a bit more and bedded the recoil lug and about 1/2" worth of the shank.

Skipped calling and took it back out to the range yesterday as I am saving all my fuel to see Ben and his family next weekend. And by all accounts, that is going to consume a LOT of fuel.

Loaded development done.


1" groups @ 100yds and 1.5" groups @ 200yds. Easily.

With the 6X42 and LR reticle, every target from 50-500yds was in serious danger. Broke the 100 round mark yesterday and I am LOVIN' IT. I wish somebody gave me one a long time ago.



Nothing further.



Travis

Congratulations! A no-drama Kimber is a good thing!

It might even kill deer in a .308!

Good deal Travis. I think your front ringmount is backwards though

Yeah, but will it shoot 22-250's?

Impossible. TAK said so.

If it's wrong, I don't wanna be right.



Travis

How did I know that was comin'?



Travis

At least once a year I get all practical and come close to buying Montana in 308.

Then I don't.

I probably should.

He needs 'Flave Precision in his corner.



Travis

Nice. When are you gonna change it to 7-08?

Spread 'em for your scope health! Rings that is.

Never. I am very sentimental.



Travis

Makes me want one:)

Oh. .243 then.

Naw, 22's too small; a 284" bullet outta a 7-08 case will slide right down that barrel...........

Really nice, congrats & I mean that..........it might even get a tad better with a neutral pressure pad under the barrel if you feel like dinking with it later.

MM

Seriously though, if I was using 155's back when mine was a .308, it'd probably still be one. Nice.

If your dad wants to adopt another I'm available.

The 308 is UBER.

You're a good son forgiving your father like that

Congrats on having a great dad to give you a great rifle.

It was kinda funny, because I bought my dad a Garand for Christmas and had announced to my siblings that even though they had long been considered "second class" compared to myself, they would now be all but disowned.

But my dad pulled a fast one and "one-upped" me.



Travis

I'm done with it. It's a thing-hitter for sure.



Travis