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Brad,
I will gladly post pics of my 84L Classic once I get it apart. Any idea of what specifically I'd be looking for to tell if it was needed to that particular action? Mine has only had a few rounds (12-18 I think) through it since I bought it new last year.
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Jed, that's what I was told by Kimber. But I honestly can't confirm it as I've never had an 84M wood model apart. What are your thoughts pulling it apart, does it look like the action and bedding were mated during bedding? Put up some pics if you can.
The Montana stocks are made and painted in Costa Rica, so it makes sense they'd be bedded at the time of mfg with a slave action. First time I have heard that. Have always understood the walnut stocks are harvested, built, checkered and bedded to slave actions in Costa Rica before being sent to NY. Far cheaper wood and labour costs. They are one of the only production stocks that are still checkered with a human operating the tool, as can be told by the imperfect checkering. I have bedded all the wood stocked Kimbers I've had. They suffer the exact same maladies as the montanas as far as bedding and binding magazines, etc.
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bushrat, thanks for the clarification...
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The last time my vise looked like that I was taking it out of the box...
Very nice work Brad. Very nice....
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Woofer, Merry Christmas man!
How's things in "The Kingdom?"
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Brad,
Great work BTW. Do you have any experience with Devcon Titanium epoxy for either the bedding or the scope mounts?
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Old Elk, no I have no experience with that particular epoxy.
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bushrat, thanks for the clarification... Not 100% sure that is how it is , it is what I was led to understand. Kimber seems a bit elusive about it's manufacturing process. It would be ice to know for sure.
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I agree... I've never actually seen the glass bedding in an 84 wood stock...
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Identical to the montanas except it's not painted over.
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Back atya' Brad. The kingdom is void of snow. 40's 50's mostly. Xmas is 60 I guess. I would bitch but being old now 40 and 50 in Dec are OK.....
I know I'm old now because my 17yr daughter said goodbye the other day and kissed me on top of my head. It was the first thought that came to mind. Laughed out loud.
Anyone know off hand what the barrel thread specs are on the 84?
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I was re-reading this, and it occurred to me the only additional thing I now do to each rifle is Tubbs Final Finish and ultra bore coat. It has resulted in improved accuracy in each rifle. The most recent was a Howa Mountain Rifle in 308 Win. If nothing else, the Tubbs FF makes the barrel feel as smooth as glass and it cleans up easier.
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Woof, 2' of snow on the ground here. I may have to move to north Vermont.
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I was re-reading this, and it occurred to me the only additional thing I now do to each rifle is Tubbs Final Finish and ultra bore coat. It has resulted in improved accuracy in each rifle. The most recent was a Howa Mountain Rifle in 308 Win. If nothing else, the Tubbs FF makes the barrel feel as smooth as glass and it cleans up easier. prm, I need to try the Tubbs.
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Final rifle... Kimber 84L MT 270 Win, barrel cut/recrowned to 22.5", 2.5-8x36, Talley Lwt Lows, Uncle Mike's Mountain Sling, 4 rounds, 6lbs 10.5 oz's. I'll add a CDS later, will bump rifle to 6lb's 11oz's all-up. ![[Linked Image]](http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa326/bradmacmt/Gun%20Stuff/DSC00217_zps4jkguolx.jpg)
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Great job, mine never look that good. Thanks for the write up.
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Brad, here's the eastern MT version and I know you love bipods.....grin Shoots 140 Accubonds uber-good with a case full of H4831sc. ![[Linked Image]](http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e78/montanasam/1d23ff27-17f3-4c57-bdf8-505025eab176.jpg)
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Nice, Sammo. I have a couple of 270s that love the same load.
Excellent thread, Brad. I do this will all my rifles.
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