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Saw this new rifle from Kimber online from the Shot Show. http://www.americanhunter.org/m-blogentry.aspx?id=4058&cid=46Pretty impressive weight of 4lbs 13oz. Comes with a removable muzzlebrake. It will be available in 308 Win, .270 Win., .280 AI, and 30-06. Wonder what the MSRP will be on this gun? I really like the looks of this rifle. I can't wait to get my hands on one later this year whenever they hit the shelves.
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Looks like a sweet rig. Turn one out in a 260 and I might be very tempted.
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So it's only 5oz lighter than a regular Montana?
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I was just shooting my 7 WSM Montana this weekend, and I was thinking it's about as light as I want to go in that cartridge at least. Pretty much the same with the 84M 7-08, IMHO they're just about the right weight for the mountains.
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5oz lighter than the Montana in .308.
13 oz lighter than the 84L in .270, .280AI, and .30-06
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How low can they go?
I have Montanas in 300 WSM and 257 Roberts that I enjoy shooting and are very accurate, but I'm not sure I need anything any lighter in either caliber.
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Wow. That thing looks sick
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I was thinking they missed the boat a little by not having a 7-08, 260, and 243.
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5oz lighter than the Montana in .308.
13 oz lighter than the 84L in .270, .280AI, and .30-06 Yeah, he says 308 in the video. I'd be surprised if they got the LA rifles to come in at 4lbs, 13oz.
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5oz lighter than the Montana in .308.
13 oz lighter than the 84L in .270, .280AI, and .30-06 The long action should be heavier. Notice be specifically only mentioned the weight of the 308. I'd like to have one in 280AI just for schitts and giggles.
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Is this just a Montana with a fluted barrel and bolt, ear blasting muzzle brake, and gay digi-camo paint-job?
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I can't imagine wanting anything lighter than the regular short action Montanas but whatever floats your boat I guess.
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Awfully tempting......Hmmmm.
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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I like it but don't understand the need for the muzzle brake.
People who would buy this rifle would normally be hard core types and not from the wus walmart crowd.
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I like it. Make a great hunting rifle. Wonder how much the muzzle break tames the barrel jump? The Montana is a bit snappier than others in that regard.
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The brake has a thread protector cap so you don't have to have it - looks like. Good call on that at least. I know Rifles Inc. likes to brake their lightweights too. Trying to capture more market share I would think. I'm not sold just yet. I think they missed the boat on the SA calibers as well. They will probably come out though. I still have to question their motives though..they just started getting 84L's out and they seem to be selling great...so great I was told 4 to 10 months to get a new .270 84L....direct from Kimber to my dealer. Yes, I am going to wait....  SC
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A fluted Montana with opti-fade stock dip, nothin wrong with that!
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