I will say I vastly prefer the Kimber Montana 308 at 5lbs 2oz .... but that gap narrows a bunch when you go to an 84L Kimber.
Can you elaborate on what you mean?
My concern is I don't want to get a "chintzy" feeling stock. I've held a few Kimber Montana's and have been impressed with their quality. I held a Kimber hunter model and I wasn't impressed.
What 257heaven said is what I meant. Nto much weight difference between a long action Montana and a tikka.
Kimber hunter stock is typical Tupperware, I think the tikka stock is better than the Kimber hunter stock. The Kimber Montana stock is in other league. It's Kevlar or something. It's super stiff, and very light, and very rugged in my experience. I've completely disrespected mine for 2 seasons (bought used) and it's got not more than some light scratches. I paid $850 for my Montana in 308 used with bases and rings which I replaced. The gun was barely used.
I am assuming walnut is not an option?
Are you hunting woods mostly or more open areas with long shots?
