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Since I got my under 6.5 pound all up and loaded Kimber I've noticed that it stays in my hands a whole lot more than any previous rifle I've had.
It was a revelation to me how much difference a lightweight rifle makes.
The Chosin Few November to December 1950, Korea.
I'm not one of the Chosin Few but no more remarkable group of Americans ever existed.
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A lot of BANG for your buck$!
Taking my rifle for a walk
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What caliber do you guys suggest?
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.24 caliber but if you're asking what cartridge then I'll say the .243 Winchester. Don't worry about the caliber/cartridge nomenclature misuse too much as it is almost universal but the proper usage is cartridge if you're referring to the brass cased thing filled with powder and topped with a bullet which fits in your chamber, and caliber if you're referring to the size of the hole drilled through the barrel. 
The Chosin Few November to December 1950, Korea.
I'm not one of the Chosin Few but no more remarkable group of Americans ever existed.
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Do they make one in 7mm o8
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Do they make one in 7mm o8 yes
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Had the Kimber Montana been available WAY back when I started seriously hunting, I'd have gladly paid today's suggested retail price in yesterday's dollars. It would have been a seriously wise investment, seeing how many crap rifles I've blown money on over the years.
Go .308 Winchester. Simplicity has many benefits.
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308 or 7mmo8 thats what I need to think about.
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7-08, 7-08, 7-08! It's just me but I don't care for the .30 calibers.
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I'm not one of the Chosin Few but no more remarkable group of Americans ever existed.
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Go for girth. Probably more fun for you when measuring twist.
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Go for girth. Probably more fun for you when measuring twist.
What a girth
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Google is your friend.
Im old as dirt (27) and even I know that.
Yup.
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Go for girth. Probably more fun for you when measuring twist.
Thats funny.
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Google is your friend.
Im old as dirt (27) and even I know that. 27? You're just a punk kid! (Says the 44 year-old!)
This is a shooting forum, there is no place here for logic.
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When a country is well governed, poverty and a mean condition are something to be ashamed of. When a country is ill governed, riches and honors are something to be ashamed of
. Confucius
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Ive only had two Kimber rifles, but they have both been awesome. A 22-250 and a 300 wsm. Used the 300 wsm in Africa and it was awesome. Shoots well, handles well and feels light enough to carry all day, but heavy enough that I dont take a pounding when I squeeze the trigger.
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