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Silicone, if you must
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Or maybe Acra Gel mixed with micro beads.
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Now there's a product that I didn't know that it exists. Could be a solution. Thanks Jim
BE STRONG IN THE LORD, AND IN HIS MIGHTY POWER. ~ Ephesians 6:10
Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery. --Winston Churchill
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Can’t say I’d lose any sleep over it.
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No problem, use a similar product a bunch to lighten up polymer casts and such. Since you aren’t looking for strength you can really add a bunch. It’ll still be plenty strong.
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What about a judicious use of expanding foam? Stuff is light and would fill the void well. Acts pretty good as a sound deadener in hollow buttstocks, too.
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Anybody else doing and mods to their Hunter?
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About to have someone other than Kimber rebarrel one because in two trips back they cannot figure out the problem with a chamber .100" too long that no-gos close on without the slightest resistance. Even after two trips back... and they cannot even figure out lying about the work done is obviously just that, a lie. Claiming a bolt face polished harshly to remove gas-cutting is the same as replacing the bolt is laughable.
It is no problem making custom ammo that functions, but that is not what the owner wants. Pretty sad CS.
Mark Begich, Joaquin Jackson, and Heller resistance... Three huge reasons to worry about the NRA.
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Remove the butt pad and grip cap from the montana and remove the silicone gel like material and it will drop 8oz immediatly putting it lighter than the montana and in the Ascent ball park
If it moves shoot it again!!
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If it moves shoot it again!!
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My experience with Kimber CS was same Sitka....
Had a chamber with horrid chatter marks. I got it back with only a “it’s within spec”
Ya right. Bozo’s....
I own several but do it now knowing I own the warranty.......
But as for me and my house we will serve the Lord. Joshua 24:15 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Phil. 4:13
I DON'T NEED A WSM AS I HAVE A WEATHERBY!
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If it moves shoot it again!!
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This is another I just finished, 4lb 9 oz without scope and mounts. Same process as previous pics of the green one. Cut barrel to 20", 3200fps over the lab radar with 120 TTSX and sub 1/2" MOA. Whats not to love!!??
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If it moves shoot it again!!
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Brno, I just got my hands on a gently used Hunter in 7mm-08 and I really like the paint job on that last Hunter you posted. How did you go about getting that pattern (paint, application process, etc.)? I'm too new of a member to send you a PM with the question.
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I’d like to have one. I hear they are hit or miss.
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I prefer to buy gently used Montana’s for a couple hundred dollars more.
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I prefer to buy gently used Montana’s for a couple hundred dollars more.
Well they’re a better rifle but don’t come around much. The best bang for the buck is the kimber hunter over a lot of other rifles. I do prefer the Montana though.
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Here's mine— in .308 barrel cut/crowned to 19", gel removed from stock, ti bolt handle, topped w/ a Leupold Firedot 2-7x33 and Tally Lightweights well under 6# w/ scope brought to the Brooks Range for my Dall hunt; the guide handed up my rifle case to me in the float plane and asked if I had forgot to put the rifle in the case Just purchased a Hunter in .243, going to give it the same treatment
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Looks great!
I must do the remove gel bit.
I like the look of the new blak stocks but Kimber are no longer exporting To Australia. For shame, given their Aussie heritage with Greg Warne.
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308 Win. Tiny clusters with H4895 and 150 Nosler BT’s.
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