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I had a TI like that in 300 SAUM only it had the factory handle and a 3.5-10x40 VX-3. I could shot it ok off the bench on occasion, but it was a mess in the field. As a result it went down the road and soured me on light rifles.
Now, I shoot for 8-8.5lbs all up and I have been very happy with the results.

If I buy one of these rifles you can bet a pound to a piece of [bleep] that it'll get used hard, straight up! And I disagree about the camo look. It seves a purpose 2 ways IMO. First, it breaks the rifle down..... Second, it will be quieter going through bush, branches etc, if that is a 'duratouch' type coating I can see?
But yes, I'm sure some(MH) will collect & play....

I don't care what the rifle looks like these day. Hence the reason I have hunted with Blaser R93 & R8's for the last 10 years.....That's one ugly SOB but bygeeeeeeeeezuz it has function

Be nice to know what the 280AI MA would weigh in at. My bare Montana 280AI was 5lbs 9.3oz. adding the Talleys and Swaro 3-9x36 bumped it up to 6lb 7.3oz and the sling and 4 rounds brought her to 6lbs 13.9oz ready to hunt.

I may get my bolt fluted and will admit that if someone came out with an aluminum trigger guard they would probably get some $$ out of me too. I doubt that I will pony up for a new MA, especially if it isn't stainless.

According to Kimber's web site, the MA is stainless steel.

The 280AI would be a little sweetheart but I am a lazy SOB these days & could not be bothered sourcing brass, dies, then finding a load........

270Win or 308Win are the picks here for this Ascent.