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10-4. Thanks.

I am wanting to put a Hunter in a Montana stock but I would like to keep the hunter clip??

Why in the world would you want to do that? Magazines, it is a magazine by definition not a clip btw, are just something to lose and as a rule have more feeding issues.

Spence

I'll add a little data point to this discussion regarding weight. Both rifles below have Talley lightweight rings and Tract Toric 2-10X42 scopes.

Montana in .223:



Hunter Pro in .308. IIRC, you can save an ounce of weight by swapping out the brake with the thread protector:

Personal preference is why? Sorry for calling it a clip an not a magazine Thanks for your opinion

You’d be money well ahead just sticking with the hunter stock.

I think MPI makes the stock you want but I don't know if it's the most cost effective way to go.

http://mpicustomstocks.com/

KIMBER 82, 84, 84M, 8400 SHORT AND LONG, 84 HUNTER (requires adding and machining trigger guard)

Sock, the .223 barrel will be a few ounces heavier than the .308 barrel due to more steel remaining in the .223. I think it is about 4 ounces give or take, as my .338 Fed is 5 ounces lighter than my .223...both Montanas.

Does your Hunter stock have the gel removed, as that is around a half a pound if I remember right.

Kurt, the Hunter Pro stock is all factory. I don't find the weight objectionable, so I'll give it some trigger and pack time before I decide whether to mess with the gel.

I dont like the feel of the Hunter stock is the reason for the change

Hit it with some of this, maybe?

I bought a classic a while back and sold the walnut and bottom metal. I bought one the Kimber Improved Prototype Montana stocks that MCMXI was selling here. He worked at Kimber and is a wealth of info. He was so correct about these prototypes being superior to the Costa Rican made production Montana stocks. Stiffer, better feel at about the same weight.

I would look for one of these or get a custom stock ssmentioned versus spending the time and money on a Montana stock. If you want a detachable magazine as others have said, bed it properly and paint it.

Been using it since the 80's on a Dave Gentry Mountain rifle.....

Coyote, how does this paint hold up?

Wondering about a larger bolt handle for the 84m action....... Anyone?

Try this for a bolt handle

https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/16978264/1

Found a Montana stock and making the swap now Thanks

Would love to hear how this went! I bought a hunter 2 years ago brand new for $500 and love it. Want to potentially do this swap myself and wanted to see how it went for you!

I sanded and painted my hunter stock and it looks good but I want something firmer

I will post pics when done But I got all the hardware I needed from Kimber for $106 and change

Excited to hear about it!

Either going to upgrade my hunters stock or buy a montana