Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Hunting Rifles Montana or Featherweight?

So, just like title says, I'm buying a new rifle in 6.5 Creed, my choices are Kimber Montana or the Winchester Stainless Featherweight. How about some pros, cons, and thoughts?

Balance/handling/ergo's the Montana by fhuqking light years. Hint.

Winchester's SOLE advantage,is the ability to change COAL to a 3" box. Hint.

Somebody asking this question,will be best served by the Montucky. Hint.............

I have a 6.5 Kimber Hunter, a.30-06 Montana shortened to 22 in and several Model 70's including an SS All Terrain .30-06 that I have had for many years.

It would depend on how I planned to use it. I like the Kimbers when I am in rugged country or hiking long distances. I used the Montana for my sheep for instance.

Unless that is the case, I prefer the Moedl 70's. The additional weight seems to make it easier to shoot, especially off hand.

Loaded, scoped (All three have 2.5-8x36 Leupolds) and slung with added iron sights and three rounds in a butt cuff there is almost exactly a one pound difference in weight.

There will be over 1.5# weight difference between the Kimber Montana and the wood stocked stainless featherweight in issued guise.

It pains me to Agree with PigStick..... But I'd have to cast my vote for the Montana too.

Montana if you're walking anywhere.

my vote is for the Montana as well

Not even close…Montana.

I have plenty of both. If I had to pick one, it would be a Montana.

In 6.5 Creedmoor, the Montana for sure. If it was a bigger caliber, the extra weight of the Winchester might be appreciated.

I had that exact M70 FWT and regret selling it big time. Never owned a Montana so can't really compare, but if the FWT is as nice as the one I had, you wouldn't be disappointed. (It shot 3/4" at 100 with 129 interbonds... that's about as good as my eyes can do... rifle likely capable of better.)

TwatSchit,

I bat an unfhuqkingbelievably high connect percentage and if I take the time to reply,you'd do well to simply say "ditto". Hint.

Fhuqking LAUGHING!..............

Below is a rule listed on another outdoor forum. Too bad the 'fire doesn't adopt the same rule. Adult behavior is apparently beyond some...

"No disparaging remarks about other members, no foul attitudes, treat everyone with respect even if you disagree. If a member is not conducting themselves in a respectful manner, give them a gentle reminder of the rules. The membership should be able to police this easily. If a member is unable to keep it civil they will be banned from the site. "

Liar Larry skirts all rules by crying to the moderator about hurt feelings and discrimination against psychotic sociopaths. Then he passes money under the table and gets free reign. Most of the other forums gave him the boot and barred the door.

In his little world, he thinks he has credibility and admiration.

Rules of virtue, decency, and respect can't apply when you have zilch in that department. Hint

They're two very different rifles. The Montana is made for backpack and mountain hunting. I'd rather have the Featherweight sitting in a deer stand. Its heavier weight allows it to settle down quicker. I'd rather pack a Montana on a mountain hunt.

To be honest I’m getting a little tired of seeing you post this. I think you’re full of [bleep] but feel free to prove me wrong.

Kimber Montana without question. Total weight out of the box - 5# 2oz, the stock is 1#9 oz.. Add a Leupold 2.5-8x36 and I'm up to 5#15oz using Talley LW's. Nothing against the Winchester, but you have a couple extra pounds to contend with. On a backpack hunt it is a deal breaker.

Damn. You win!

No thanks.

I prefer the thick skin approach.

100%

Although I am the "Rita Rudner" of hunting forums (born to be mild) I posted on Accurate Reloading for 20 years and got kicked off for the 6th and final time in 2020 IIRC due to my conservative political beliefs. I took a peek the other night. There were 23 members on line and 131 guests. IMHO, that's what the heavy hand of over-zealous mods gets ya.

ya!

GWB

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My 11 yr old grandson, his first deer and a Kimber Montana in 260 Rem.

Ladies,

The Hurt Feeler Reports and Crying Kchuntitude are heart warming. Nothing is fhuqking funnier than Professional "Victims"...you "lucky" kchunts. Hint. Congratulations?!?

While I MUCHLY prefer the Montucky,fair is fair. Hint.











Snivel on,you CLUELESS Crying Kchunts. Hint.

Fhuqking LAUGHING!................