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Ok. I have to take back everything I ever said about Kimber's Montana. I gave in and ordered one in 308. Took possession yesterday, checked the Campfire list of 'tweaks' and loaded some rounds last evening. This is from today's range session. Nothing done to the rifle but checked the mag box to make sure it would wiggle (it did), adjusted the trigger to 2.5 lbs, and made sure the front action screw did not bottom out (it didn't). So here are the results with it fresh out of the box, with VX2 2-7 mounted in Talleys. 150 TTSX over 45 gr H4895: 5 shots into 1.1" 150 NAB over 46.5 gr Varget: 5 shots into .7" ![[Linked Image]](http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r295/BeNBadRacing/DSCN0332_zpsxtlklsg2.jpg)
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Fantastic! Congratulations!  Perfect scope for that rifle too!
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That might just work. 
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I'm liking it. I think either of those loads will do just about anything needin' doin" in NA.
Both loads read just north of 2800 fps. Not sure if I just got lucky on those book loads from Nosler and Barnes, or if the rifle is just that good.
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I'm not sure why that would surprise you. But congrats on having a nice rifle to enjoy.
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Not bad for a flyweight rifle!
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I'm not sure why that would surprise you. But congrats on having a nice rifle to enjoy. Owned one previously in 30-06. I couldn't get it to shoot, got impatient with it and sold it. I continued to hold a grudge until the Montana Clan on here (unknowingly) convinced me to try another. Went 308 this time...
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Bedding is never a bad thing with any Montana, especially the forward receiver/shank. Cutting an 84L's barrel an inch or two isn't a bad idea either. Ditto a light trigger.
But a 308 is the no-brainer Montana choice of the century (grin).
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Try the 155 Scenar, if only to see the real potential.
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Might do a skim bed and try the 155 Scenar. Always like playing with different things.
But honestly don't see needing more than the results realized with the 150 NAB!
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I've yet to see a 308 MT that wouldn't shoot several things VERY well.
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Both loads read just north of 2800 fps. Not sure if I just got lucky on those book loads from Nosler and Barnes, or if the rifle is just that good.
I wouldn't fret 2,900 from a 22" tube. I was lobbing the 150 TTSX and NPTG at those speeds this morning. (M77 MkII) May have to "pull the trigger" on one of the '08 Montanas for a mtn. rifle.
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I hope you do give a skim bed. I never wait long enough to shoot it before and after bedding so I don't really know if it has made a difference. I've found the Scenars do shoot real well. But that's out of a rifle that seems to shoot everything well. Put a little Varget behind one and try it.
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This rifle seemed to prefer Varget over 4064 with the NABs. Maybe a skim bed will be done tomorrow and hunt for some Scenars. Appreciate the replies. fellas. 
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Skim bed it and for sh*ts and giggles try some 165 gr Sierra HPGK's
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I'd skim bed it and stick with the Accubond and Varget. I'd most likely touch up the Crown a bit with a pushrod and lapping compound.
Then I'd go shoot critters all day long anywhere out to 500 ish yds.
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There's a lot of people that have never owned a Montana that are going to tell you, you're lucky.
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I think a 308 Montana is as good as it gets for a hunting rifle...
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It's funny how people can get in a rut and start criticizing one particular rifle when all the time you could find just as many bad reports about nearly any model or make.
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At 6 lbs all up, this thing will be a joy to tote.
Anyone killed game with the Scenars?
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