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Most likely there were a few small tweaks that you could have done and that kimber would have shot quite well.

I had a Kimber, didn’t care for it. Based on the scuttle on this forum, proper function &/or accuracy is a sometimes thing.

Those that like them, do. Those that don’t, don’t.

I don’t know any of my guns that are so picky when it comes to brass as this thing. What about the fact it had to go back in even before I ever shot it just to be told It’s in spec and not to use reloads.
You re load ?

This a slick group of photos. Very nice.

My son has a Kimber Montana in 270 WSM. great gun, go for it

My 270 Montana's first victim out of Leadville Colorado 2015.

Had a Montana in 325WSM when they first came out, early 2000’s ?? Real low serial number.
Wonderful rifle for the mountains, shot little tiny groups. But, I’ve shot mostly Remington rifles for most of my life and I just couldn’t get used to the 3 position safety.

Hanco, nice rifles.

take a look at a stainless classic select before you buy something else. those things are just beautiful.

I own just one Kimber - a Classic 84L in 280AI. it shoots good, but nothing "special".

I owned 2 Montanas when they first came out. They both had considerable chambering issues and 1 wouldn't shoot better than 3 or 4 in groups. I've never sent a gun back to the manufacturer simply because I expect more from a new rifle. Sold them both and won't buy another. Others have been well satisfied with them and I have no problem with that. Just not my cup of tea.

As you can see there are those that love the Kimber, and those that hate them.

Put me deeply in the latter category...I wouldn't have one if it was free.

Love mine

Owned four at different times: sold a 243 Hunter to buy a 257 Roberts Hunter, 7mm-08 Classic Select and a 270 WSM Mountain Ascent.

All shot at least MOA. The 257, 7mm and the 270 WSM shoot sub 1/2 MOA, no issues, all keepers. The Classic Select is a LOOKER!

Kimber Rifles. The Montana is my favorite rifle ever. Not even close.

What kind of problems did you have?

I’ve collected several Montanas over the years. 84s and 8400s. They are my favorite hunting rifles and all have performed and shot well. I had my smith bed my 8400 in 300 WSM and it tightened up the groups nicely. Also like the model 70s but they are a bit on the heavy side. Planning on selling a few rifles but I like them all.

Well hell David, I'd send it to ya to shoot some pigs with but your hard on rifles! LOL

After seeing so many complaints about their quality control I never bought one. Winchester M70’s and Ruger Hawkeyes became my go to brands. It’s highly possible you’ll get a good Kimber if you really like the looks and feel just be aware that others have had poor experiences from them.

A know a guy who collects Kimber rifles. He says they aren't as accurate as some of his other rifles, but he just loves the looks and feel of them.

I'm not sure about the newer Kimbers, but I bought Kimber of Oregons in 22LR, 22WMR, and 222 Remington at the same time once. None of them met my accuracy expectations, so I sold them off. They were beautiful rifles though. I also had a couple of the Kimber Government model 22's, they didn't shoot that great either.

Great picture..

In my eyes and I know I’m in the minority but even if I got one that didn’t shoot I ain’t scared to put a great barrel on it if that were the problem.

The sum of parts in Montana for what they used to cost for a mini 70 action was worth it to me. I’ll buy more as I can.

I worked in the LGS for a long time.Without exception EVERY SINGLE Kimber rifle we sold had to be returned to Kimber. Pick a problem...any problem. Kimber also offered us a 50% off any model Pro form...no one ordered one. We quit carrying them.