Have you considered a used CLR in 270, 7mm RM, 30-06, or 300 WM?

Less expensive than the Kimber, lighter than the AXIS, a short lived, under appreciated, better than average value IMO.

My primary overwatch elk hunting rifle is a CLR in 270 so I may have a little bias.

FWIW, I noticed that the local WM is selling stainless AXIS rifles for $255 plus tax in 6.5 CM. I like the 6.5 CM, but don't care for the ergs of the AXIS, so the low price isn't enough to motivate me to be a buyer.