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Kimber has me hook line and sinker! Wanting a 338 fed and either a 260 or a 7-08!! I own a 300wsm.
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260Rem sounds tempting doesn't it?
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Dshoe, upload your photo to Photobucket and then copy the img file in the 3 types of file below the image and paste into the body of your post.
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Normally Jeff, I'd agree with you - magazine capacity is probably over-rated in much of the U.S.
But in Alaska, and B.C hunting conditions are probably much more dangerous for locals - than hunting on guided hunts in Africa - even for dangerous game.
Think about it, no Professional Hunter watching your back, no trackers - just you and the wilderness.
Having stood over a moose I was cutting up - and being circled by four large and fairly agressive bears in B.C.s far north for the better part of an hour, I can assure you - five in the magazine and one in the barrel - felt much better than the lesser alternative.
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I never bought into the "every Kimber is a POS camp". I think the problems lie more with the loonies than with Kimber. If I were to plunk down the dough for one it would most certainly be the 338 Fed Montana hands down. I like what bigger bullets do to game and I can't be convinced that a 7mm-08 or a 308 would be superior to a 338 Fed in any way, shape, or form. Game your shooting at just don't know a darn thing about velocity. However, when shot with a larger bullet there is a noticable difference in their reaction which gives me the warm and fuzzies. Of course a Kimber in a .358 Win would be perfection at it's finest, but the 338 Fed would do me nicely too. I've been fighting the urge to buy one for awhile but slowly giving in.
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but the 338 Fed would do me nicely too. I've been fighting the urge to buy one for awhile but slowly giving in.[/quote]
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I think I'm going to need theropy.
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Having stood over a moose I was cutting up - and being circled by four large and fairly agressive bears in B.C.s far north for the better part of an hour, I can assure you - five in the magazine and one in the barrel - felt much better than the lesser alternative.
This is just one reason I actually miss my featherweight! Someday I'll own another.
Your Every Liberal vote promotes Socialism and is an attack on the Second Amendment. You will suffer the consequences.
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Of course a Kimber in a .358 Win would be perfection at it's finest. +537,000,000
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That would be very cool. I already have a .358 but I hope for the rest of ya'll they chamber that. Hmmm... maybe we should email them?
Laying in bed thinking about it last night... I have a .358 Model 7, that I absolutely love, so in reality, all that a 338 Fed Montana would do is confuse me. So I'd be leaning more towards 308. Additionally, since the rifle I'd be selling to get it is sort of earmarked for my daughter, maybe a 7mm-08 or even 260 makes more sense! I think I could make some low-recoil .308 loads that would kick about the same as low-recoil 7mm-08 loads, though.
Very confused. That means "do nothing".
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I love my Kimber 84s, both the .308 and 7mm-08 Montana. Usually when the barrel warms up with the first two shots, my third is a bit out, also. But they shoot well, and I love Kimber rifles.
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I love my Kimber 84s, both the .308 and 7mm-08 Montana. Usually when the barrel warms up with the first two shots, my third is a bit out, also. But they shoot well, and I love Kimber rifles. And if you need a 3rd shot you got bigger problems, unless you just like lobbing lead down range at running deer! <grins>
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Hey, Savage, thanks for posting the pic for me! Looks good...
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I love my Kimber 84s, both the .308 and 7mm-08 Montana. Usually when the barrel warms up with the first two shots, my third is a bit out, also. But they shoot well, and I love Kimber rifles. And if you need a 3rd shot you got bigger problems, unless you just like lobbing lead down range at running deer! <grins> Or, maybe you're hunting in Montana and have 3 lope tags..... Just a thought. For me if a gun won't group 3 I am not a happy camper. Somewhere somehow there is an issue. Dober
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Didn' think about cull hunts Dober. All I am saying is that if a gun will consistently put 2 shots in one hole and then send a flyer an inch away it aint no worse than a cloverleaf .75" group to me. Some of our demands get a bit crazy. If the gun is grouping all over in 2" then theres damn sure cause for concern, especially if you payed over a G for it.
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338Federal or others: I'm still waiting for my Kimber 84 Montana in .338Fed to arrive. Do you find yours barrel light regarding holding steady for offhand shooting? I had a classic in .308 that had some problems that Kimber addressed with a new barrel, sold it to a frind who knew about it, but likes a challenge!!! Never got to shoot it that much, but did wish it had a little more upfront weight. They just look so nice and others have had good luck with them so I decided to take another chance.
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