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Cool little rifle. I like that 6x45 cartridge. So easy to form brass from 223 rem brass and they are damn accurate. GLWS


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To answer some questions - you can get scope bases for these original Kimber of Oregon rifles. The receiver was drilled and tapped for bases by Kimber when produced. I do have the original one-piece dovetail base that Kimber provided with the rifle and it will go with the gun. With that said - I would not personally use it as it looks more like a cheap rimfire base that uses rimfire clamp on rings and I would not trust it to hold a zero. I can help I.D. rings or bases for the buyer of this rifle. Also as noted a couple of times - this is a 100% factory rifle chambered in 6x45 at Kimber of Oregon factory when built. Zero modifications to the rifle as built by Kimber. Hopefully this helps.

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Well, the bases should be flat-top 11mm and steel. Rings can be sourced: original Kimber of Oregon, old Warne Premier, Talley, as well as Sportsmatch and other Euro outfits make them in grades from airsoft to premium. YYMV

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Tha base that came with it does look like an 11mm dovetail and is a one piece base. But since receiver is tapped I went ahead and put a set of Talley bases and vertical rings on it as they seem more secure to me. But as noted, I will supply the original 11mm dovetail base with the rifle to buyer.

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Th82547: I have the same Rifle in caliber 221 Remington Fireball - it shoots VERY well and I would describe the trigger as excellent!
How would you describe your accuracy considering the low round count?
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Goodness - just buy it! laugh


Originally Posted by VarmintGuy
Th82547: I have the same Rifle in caliber 221 Remington Fireball - it shoots VERY well and I would describe the trigger as excellent!
How would you describe your accuracy considering the low round count?
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I just looked up my load data. I only had this rifle to the range once and shot three different loads. One with 58 gr Hornady V-Max, one with 70 Sierra & one with 80 Speer Deep Curl. That day was also same day I zeroed scope and unfortunately was extremely windy. With that said three shot groups were at 5/8" & 3/4" with the 58 & 70 grain bullets. It strung the 80 Speers left to right. Not enough of a test in my opinion. I am sure it has great potential with more load development. It does have a great trigger, laminated stock, free floated barrel & solid bottom action - so I am sure it will shoot with a load combination it likes. After looking at my load data - I apparently have only put about 20 rounds through it on the one day to the range counting sighter rounds. I am debating just putting this one back in the safe if I do not get any more interest at current price. Not sure you can buy this quality of a rifle from any manufacturer today at this price point.

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