Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Hunting Rifles Kimber Open Country - Who has one?

Aside from this one excellent thread I haven't been able to find much;

https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/12237002/kimber-open-country

For those of you who own one any thoughts/impressions or other information would be appreciated.

Range reports and accuracy would be most appreciated.

No speculation here gents or opinions from non owners just looking for input from those who actually own the rifle.

I’ve been wanting to know this myself. On standby!

Page 3 of this one has a great description.

Kimber Open Country

BTW - I do own one, but haven't had it too long, and with the Winter I haven't shot it yet.

I would echo most of what MJ said in his description, but would emphasize what he said about how unique (deceptively light) the rifle is with the heavy fluted 24" (not 26") barrel. At 7lbs, it is a lot lighter than many sporters, and feels like it.

There is a muzzle heavy feel, but mounting a scope neutralizes that to a great extent.

The small-dimension light-weight Kimber action is a jewel, and it is what makes the configuration work so well.

And I really appreciate the standard floorplate. I have owned a Tikka CTR, and they are nice rifles, but I can't like the extended magazine. Not carry-friendly, and to be honest I just don't like the look. Plus, the 20" CTR weighed about 1/2 pound more.

I bought the rifle for stand-hunting, but with a light-ish 1" tube scope in place it is easily portable enough to be an all-around rifle. I suspect a bigger scope with turrets would make it a good long-range choice as well.

I really wish Kimber would do a LA version in 280AI. I would buy another one.


PM me if you want any more specifics. I will do my best to answer them.

Thanks Whelen, I appreciate the intel.

Extended mags are also a HUGE turn-off for me in a hunting rifle!

.... I’ve been back n forth about this Kimber Open Country ~vs~ the Browning Hell’s Canyon LR w/McMillan stock. They are at about the same price point.

The thought of an open country in .280ai is enough to make me want to buy another rifle already.

I've yet to see one in person, but they remind me of the wood stocked
longmaster kimber sold for a few years.

I agree. If they did a 280AI I would buy another one.

I have owned a Longmaster, and it was very accurate (it still is, but my son has it now). BTW, they are still available, but just a little rare.

The Longmaster weighs about 5 oz. more than the Open Country.

The Barrel on the Open Country is quite a bit heavier (.860 at the muzzle), and the flutes are much deeper.

It is shocking when you handle the Open Country. You're prepared for a heavy slug, and it feels so light at 7lbs.