I do handload so not an issue there. So forgive me, I have not kept up on a lot on Kimber, but am I understanding that getting an accurate one may be hit or miss? There really are not many options under 900...maybe a savage 110 may be better than the axis?
The Savage Lightweight Storm falls in between the Axis and the Kimber Hunter in price and weight. It is not available in 280AI. It is in 6.5 Creed, 270 and and 7-08. I have had two and still have one. Both were sub MOA. The Savage 110 Storm comes in 280AI as well. It will likely be very accurate. It's weight is near the Axis and price will fall between the Hunter and and the Axis. It has better stock construction than the Hunter, Axis and lightweight Storm.
Kimber has a reputation for being finicky in terms of accuracy. They seem to have issues more often than average based on my readings across many forums. That's why they earned the nickname Kimber Roulette. Customers on average don't report positive customer service experiences.
