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So, I got into this rifle because it was too good a deal to pass on, but I already have a Hunter in 6.5 CM and don't need a duplicate. I'm thinking about putting a new barrel on it in 22 CR, with a duplicate contour/length and a 1-7" ROT.

I'm not going to use a suppressor, so 22" without any threads.

I already have Hunters in 6.5 CM and 308, so looking for a smaller bore cartridge to complement those that I already have.

Any constructive input would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

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260, I can’t see anything to not like about it. Pretty sweet rifle for the money I’d think. I’ve been trying to figure out the 22 CM I want and that’s a damned good idea really since you can pick up Hunters for decent money. Feeding and COAL shouldn’t be an issue in the magazines.


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I traded a nice, but not mint, Marlin 336 for the Kimber. He really wanted the Marlin and didn't feel a particular need for the Kimber, so he got the Marlin, a Weaver base, a set of B-Square low 1" rings, and 2 boxes of Herter's (Cabela's) 150 grain 30-30 ammo. I got the Kimber, a set of low 1" Talleys that he installed, the original box and box fillers, plus a partial box of Hornady ammo that he'd use to sight the rifle in.

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You’ve sent me on the hunt for a Hunter now. With the ability to do an MPI stock if I felt the need it could be a sweet set up.

I’m pretty new to the Kimbers and have only shot a few but I’m starting to like them.


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That’ll turn out a really sweet rig.

I wish Kimber would wake up to what they can do with the hunter models….

7 or 8 twist .223’s, 22-250’s or .22CM.
They couldn’t make them fast enough…..


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Originally Posted by Blacktail53
That’ll turn out a really sweet rig.

I wish Kimber would wake up to what they can do with the hunter models….

7 or 8 twist .223’s, 22-250’s or .22CM.
They couldn’t make them fast enough…..

I don’t think you have to worry!

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Originally Posted by Blacktail53
That’ll turn out a really sweet rig.

I wish Kimber would wake up to what they can do with the hunter models….

7 or 8 twist .223’s, 22-250’s or .22CM.
They couldn’t make them fast enough…..

You aren’t kidding. I’d be line for the 223 and 22-250/22CM.

But AKs probably right. Better luck seeing Joe Biden make a solid policy grin


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Originally Posted by beretzs
Originally Posted by Blacktail53
That’ll turn out a really sweet rig.

I wish Kimber would wake up to what they can do with the hunter models….

7 or 8 twist .223’s, 22-250’s or .22CM.
They couldn’t make them fast enough…..

You aren’t kidding. I’d be line for the 223 and 22-250/22CM.

But AKs probably right. Better luck seeing Joe Biden make a solid policy grin


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Hell, the percentage of shooters that merely handload is actually pretty small.


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So, I’ve got a rather large pile of .224 75gn A-Max projectiles.

I ordered a 1:8 .224 Lilja Kimber Montana factory contour duplicate and had it finished @ 22” and chambered to 22-250. Everybody loves shooting it, and can shoot well with it.

I’d not hesitate to 22Creed an 84m of any flavor.

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Originally Posted by beretzs
Originally Posted by Blacktail53
That’ll turn out a really sweet rig.

I wish Kimber would wake up to what they can do with the hunter models….

7 or 8 twist .223’s, 22-250’s or .22CM.
They couldn’t make them fast enough…..

You aren’t kidding. I’d be line for the 223 and 22-250/22CM.

But AKs probably right. Better luck seeing Joe Biden make a solid policy grin


I'd be in line for all 3 of them.


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Originally Posted by tzone
Originally Posted by beretzs
Originally Posted by Blacktail53
That’ll turn out a really sweet rig.

I wish Kimber would wake up to what they can do with the hunter models….

7 or 8 twist .223’s, 22-250’s or .22CM.
They couldn’t make them fast enough…..

You aren’t kidding. I’d be line for the 223 and 22-250/22CM.

But AKs probably right. Better luck seeing Joe Biden make a solid policy grin


I'd be in line for all 3 of them.

I'd be down for a .223!

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Originally Posted by horse1
So, I’ve got a rather large pile of .224 75gn A-Max projectiles.

I ordered a 1:8 .224 Lilja Kimber Montana factory contour duplicate and had it finished @ 22” and chambered to 22-250. Everybody loves shooting it, and can shoot well with it.

I’d not hesitate to 22Creed an 84m of any flavor.

Have you considered re-chambering the 22-250 to CM?


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