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I’ve got one kimber montana in .223 rem. I’d buy another if Kimber offered them.

Whittakers appears to be down to their last 4 from when they bought out the remaining inventory from Kimber:

https://www.whittakerguns.com/

David

Who knows? Barrett didn’t come out with one either . Business decision most likely.

I much like Kimber rifle concepts and designs, but they are shaky in execution and consistency. And if they are streamlining production, why the many niche models? I question their production decisions.

I was told by a good source that they had begun streamlining prior to their move to AL. Since their move, the only rifle I’ve seen for sure that has been produced in the new factory was the Special Edition Classic 6.5 Creed. I haven’t personally seen any others with the new AL rollmarks, but that’s not saying they are not out there.

I’m sure they will increase production as time goes by, but this time of year is historically slow with production due to show season. Once they have orders, they normally ramp production to fill them and build stock as necessary. That said, you never really know what Kimber is going to do, but their wood stocked Classic Select rifles over the last few years have not been what most would call pretty, with some of the “French Walnut” stocks looking a little like pine fencepost wood. They have publicly said they wanted to discontinue the Classic Selects because of wood procurement, as a lot of what they have been putting out was definitely not anywhere near AAA grade French Walnut, with a lot of rifles not having near what most would consider AAA grade wood. Their Classic line hasnt sold well either, so who knows what they will continue production of. I would say it is a safe bet they continue with the Hunters and Montanas though.

The .223 wasn't offered last year either. I was able to get NIB, threaded .223 Montana this past summer and it's my favorite gun and became so in a hurry!

Tzone, the twist on those are 1/9, right?

You 3 guys that want one on here... better snap up the last 3.

If you don't, you know why Kimber isn't making them anymore.

Yes. Yes.

They have a “carbon pro” offering for 2020. Its in their latest “lands and grooves” magazine. AG Composite stock with proof barrel. However, it’s only chambered only .308 and 6.5 creed if I recall. But just seems like a higher dollar gamble to me. Worst customer service I ever experienced.

Sorry I’d didnt see your post. Yes, sir. 1:9 twist.

Same. Perfect starter for my boys.

For some reason i would have sworn the Montanas were 1:8 twist.... That's disappointing.

They all seem to be made with the bolt on the wrong side.. none for me thanks.

LOL. You'll never know the difference.

Lol, I've had my last slow twist .223, 7 or 8 twist from here on out. I'll leave the 9s to guys who don't know or won't use the difference.

Thanks....one is in the way to my ffl. No clue why I couldn’t find one in stock last night.

It’s not the website. I promise.

I don’t doubt that😀