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I have never owned a Kimber. Actually, I did own a synethetic 8400 once but never shot it - anyway, I was out shooting my .264 Win mag yesterday and came to the realization that I want a lighter, more nimble rifle. I have been thinking I might try a Kimber 84m. I prefer wood and so I would probably not choose the Montana. How do you guys like your 84m as a pure deer/antelope rifle? I see they no longer are made in .260 - was there some problems with that caliber? Would you buy a used one? I seee lots of them for sale with rings and bases and am hesitant for fear I might be getting a turd. Anybody have one in .308, and if so, how's the recoil in such a light rifle? Please let me know what you think of them. They sure seem attractive with their smaller dimensions and weight.
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Both of my 84M's in 257 Roberts are great, accurate guns. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend that one!
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257 gets my vote! I thnk they had problems with the 260 but I only think I heard that.
JOC was right. The 270 Winchester on a Model 70 is a great combination as is the 30/06 and 375 H&H
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I know what you mean about the 264's. I lug one around once in a while but not far from the car. Most big game hunting is carrying stuff and dealing with the weather while we hope to finally see something. Sometimes the rifle is the thing we use the least. Thus a light one!
I have an early 84M Classic here in 7-08. Its a handsome rifle. Shooting it gives light recoil. Same light recoil, to me, with the 308 Montana.
The function of their safeties and actions are better on my newer ones. Get a new one.
These little Kimbers are so neat. Practice with it and they are a rifle to hold close.
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Unless you know a dealer that has one, you'll be waiting awhile. I just tried to order a .257 Roberts in a Montana today and it will be around 90 days.
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There are 18 84M Classics for sale on Gun Broker that you could order today. Suppose there are some on the other online sites as well. 84M
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Anybody have one in .308, and if so, how's the recoil in such a light rifle? Thanks! I have a Montana in 308 and find it easy to shoot, recoil is not excessive, and I am not a fan of heavy recoil rifles. Can't comment on how recoil would compare in the timber stock.
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I've got a Classic Select and a Montana in 257 Roberts and highly recommend them. I had planned to order one in 260, but they had stopped production of them. While waiting for the first 257 I came across a older 2 position safety Classic in 260 and bought it too. Figured if the 257s didn't work out I had the 260 for backup. So far the 260 is out-shooting the 257s and all three of them are staying.
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I have been thinking I might try a Kimber 84m. I prefer wood and so I would probably not choose the Montana. How do you guys like your 84m as a pure deer/antelope rifle? I have a Classic Select in 257 Roberts, and it's the perfect antelope rifle IMHO. Light, accurate and just a fun rifle to take hunting. I've had zero issues with the rifle but that's just my sample of one. Some guys love 'em, some guys hate 'em. Took it for a walk last week.
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No matter which caliber you choose, you'll be happy with it. My sentimental favorite is 257.......but to each his own.
I'm VERY happy with my 257 montana. I just bought an 8400 montana 30-06 and I guess I'll see if I like that one as well.
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My 84M is the older, two position safty in 7-08 and it is a joy to hunt with.
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The '08 or the .257.
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I have been thinking I might try a Kimber 84m. I prefer wood and so I would probably not choose the Montana. How do you guys like your 84m as a pure deer/antelope rifle? I have a Classic Select in 257 Roberts, and it's the perfect antelope rifle IMHO. Light, accurate and just a fun rifle to take hunting. I've had zero issues with the rifle but that's just my sample of one. Some guys love 'em, some guys hate 'em. Took it for a walk last week. You put your left foot in, you take your left foot out.......BTW, not having worn such accouterments are they on bakerds?
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No, he's sober. I have to use em sometime to get the mail. Carry a Kimber too, you never know when a yote will show up.
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Sling up a Kimber to check the mail, man wish I could do that.
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Anybody have one in .308, and if so, how's the recoil in such a light rifle? Thanks! I have a Montana in 308 and find it easy to shoot, recoil is not excessive, and I am not a fan of heavy recoil rifles. Can't comment on how recoil would compare in the timber stock. I've got a wood stocked 84m in .308. Recoil is not bad at all. One of my favorite guns. I keep saying I'm going to get one in .257 Roberts, just haven't pulled the trigger yet.
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I sure would love to get a .257 Bob someday (just has to wait 'till after the Super Thirty and 9.3!) and the Kimber would certainly be high on my list. I have a newer 84M in 7-08 and it is the cat's ass. A 162 A-Max at about 2750 should do quite nicely for the goats (and they're very accurate in mine). IMO, if it's deer and 'lopes you're after stick with the 7-08 or the Bob--but that's just me. Can't go wrong with either.
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I have an 84M in .260 - Once you have one in your hands you are going to want another. I couldn't resist and picked up an Mod 82 in .22 WRM
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"Thinking of a Kimber 84m in 257, 7mm-08 or 308"
I'd say that's a good thought!
Can't go too wrong - just depends on what you can find, but the 308's seem to be the most consistent of the lot in recent production.
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