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Re: 84L vs 84M
Dogger #12726096 03/17/18
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Couldn't say

I havn't had a case rupture or a primer blow out in any rifle

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Re: 84L vs 84M
Dogger #12726621 03/17/18
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I will say that in the 84M, the .308 Win. is at the top limit of recoil for me. Not harsh but not one you dwell on at the range once you have found the load.
The 30-06 is at the top end of recoil with the 84L, and more so than the .308 WIn. is in the 84M. But first I'd say pick your caliber and then you're set with either the M or L. Good luck.

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Re: 84L vs 84M
Dogger #12727313 03/18/18
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Originally Posted by Dogger
how is the gas handling on the Kimber rifles?


A number of years ago I had one complete case separation in an 84M, with old well-used brass. I likely neglected to do the paper clip check of the base. Never felt any gas at all, or had any indication, until I opened the action and only the case head came out. The rest of the case fell out when I tipped the barrel up.
Re: 84L vs 84M
Dogger #12727360 03/18/18
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The Kimber 84M's rise in popularity was mostly due to the chase to find a 5lb. hunting rifle at a reasonable price. I have a couple 84Ms and a 8400. If I were climbing sheep mountains, I'd have no problems reaching for a Kimber Montana 84M in .308.

But me, I keep my rifle slung 95% of the time so the extra weight and 5" inches of added length of the 8400 doesn't bother me.

And, yes, to me, the 8400 just fits better. It's a much bigger rifle and the added heft is something that feels more natural and comfortable in my hands.
Re: 84L vs 84M
skeen #12728170 03/18/18
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Originally Posted by skeen
The Kimber 84M's rise in popularity was mostly due to the chase to find a 5lb. hunting rifle at a reasonable price. I have a couple 84Ms and a 8400. If I were climbing sheep mountains, I'd have no problems reaching for a Kimber Montana 84M in .308.

But me, I keep my rifle slung 95% of the time so the extra weight and 5" inches of added length of the 8400 doesn't bother me.

And, yes, to me, the 8400 just fits better. It's a much bigger rifle and the added heft is something that feels more natural and comfortable in my hands.



I find myself in the mountains of Colorado or New Mexico each year when I'm lucky and as much as I like the fit and feel of my Kimbers

I only have two centerfires......an 84M Classic 7-08 and Montana in 280AI

I find a Remington in my hands more and more each year.

The extra heft feels good to me as well.

Ted

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Re: 84L vs 84M
Dogger #12728804 03/18/18
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I prefer the 84L. A little more weight and little longer barrel and for some reason it just feels better to me.
Re: 84L vs 84M
Dogger #12728958 03/18/18
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I have only owned one Kimber and it is a 270 Montana and I really should sell every small bore rifle I own. I replaced the Decelerator pad with an Italian made full gel shotgun pad that dropped a couple of ounces off of the rear. It and my tweaked SS M70 375 H&H in a Brown Pound'r would suit me forever.

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