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I have been offered one in trade. I have never owned a Kimber. Its a 8400 in 338 win mag. Im not sure when it was made. It looks nice in the pictures.
Do these have much appeal for resale?
Are they typically accurate? Not necessarily just the 338.
Any idea on value ?
He wants my Winchester Baco 257 Roberts feather weight.
I do not know a thing about Kimber rifles.

Depending upon the figure of the walnut, his 8400 is worth $1200-1400.

I've never had an issue finding a load a Yonkers Kimber likes, and I've owned close to 20, albeit never in 338.

You might want to handle that rifle before agreeing to a trade, the stock is not as svelte as your featherweight.

If you're a chubby chaser you might like it.

Weight should be around 7 lbs unscoped, no rings.

I am not sure when Kimber quit chambering the 338 but they have. In my experience the older Kimbers often have nicer wood than more recent production. Especially in the selects and super americas.

The 8400 generally has less appeal than the 84m and 84l versions because it is built around a larger magnum action. It is not as trim as the M and L scaled to standard short (M) and long action (L) calibers.

The belted magnums also have lost their general appeal due to the latest greatest new calibers, bullet technology, etc. Still I think the 338 is one of the better belted magnums and is certainly still relevant.

Kimbers are fine production rifles and the wood would be the key factor for me. That said, the market is driven by the younger shooters, carbon fiber, and generally sterile rifles at the moment.

This is just my opinion though.

No, the 8400 isn’t as trim as the 84s, but that’s a good thing in a 338WM. Don’t think I’d want it any smaller/lighter. The Kimber stocks seem to handle recoil really well, IMO. If you like the idea of a wood/blued 338WM, I’d say go for it.

I’d keep the Winchester over the Kimber

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I love Kimber classics but not the 8400. I’d definitely keep the winny unless you really need a 338

I like wood and Blue but doubt I would hunt with it. I have a 338 Winchester classic in 338 stainless set in Brown precision, it shoots 5 shots into less than a inch with Nosler partitions.
If the Kimber will fit a Brown precision stock then I might end up using it. The Brown is made for a Rem 700.
More than likely it would just be a riflw for trade or resale. I was offered a Ruger No 1 in 7 rem mag. The stock had been shorted to fit a new recoil pad. I passed on that.

Unless the Winchester was actually a Browning.

That Featherweight 70 in .257 Roberts is a sweet rifle that is desirable to many, the Kimber 8400 in .338 would have a far smaller following. Unless you have a real need for that big caliber I would hang on to that Winchester. But in the end only you know your specific needs and wants but I will bet you could find a used .338 Win. Mag easier and for less money than a .257 Roberts. Good luck with your decision they are both great rifles.

I think you said approximately $1500 for my
257. I have the box.

I wouldn't be surprised to see it get to 1500 on GB. I'd guess 1200 or so around here on the classifieds probably. It's a pretty rare Featherweight so I'd see it commanding a decent price for darned sure.

AAA French wrap around checkered Select 308Win

How’s it shoot?

1" or better with Hornady 150 interlock's and 150 Win Powerpoints.

I’d keep the 257 and wait for a different caliber if you’re just wanting a different rifle. Unless you are hunting Alaska or Africa I personally see no need for a 338. YMMV.

I’d keep the Winchester. It’ll keep gaining value more then the Kimber.

Thanks Guys
Soup: Africa and Alaska have both been a dream. I really hope to make it Africa and if I do I have the rifles in the Right cartridges.
NY its a Baco…

I agree with the others, Keep the Winchester 257 bob especially if you already have another 338wm. If you trade off you the 257, Id guess that you'll regret it.