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Posted By: Oldelkhunter Kimber 8400 30-06 - 05/20/23
Saw one at a not so local dealer the other day, decent wood with a Burris Scope(I think) guy was asking 1349. Wood was really decent on it. What are these worth these days and are they desirable?
Posted By: hanco Re: Kimber 8400 30-06 - 05/20/23
Check GunBroker, see what they are going for
Posted By: Gooch_McGrundle Re: Kimber 8400 30-06 - 05/20/23
I didn’t care for the long action 8400, especially in standard calibers, because the receiver ring was needlessly bulky. I’m sure people agree because the 84L came out.
Posted By: VernAK Re: Kimber 8400 30-06 - 05/20/23
Originally Posted by Gooch_McGrundle
I didn’t care for the long action 8400, especially in standard calibers, because the receiver ring was needlessly bulky. I’m sure people agree because the 84L came out.


^^^^^^THIS^^^^^^^

The 8400 30-06 does not attract buyers here if they have hefted an 84L.
Posted By: EdM Re: Kimber 8400 30-06 - 05/20/23
My LGS has one on consignment in 300 Win with a 4.5-14X Leupold VX-III for $1100. Looks about like new. This was a few days ago.
Posted By: tdd4570 Re: Kimber 8400 30-06 - 05/20/23
EdM

Was that on TX?

If so, can you pm me the details?

Thanks
Dave
Posted By: bsa1917hunter Re: Kimber 8400 30-06 - 05/20/23
Originally Posted by Oldelkhunter
Saw one at a not so local dealer the other day, decent wood with a Burris Scope(I think) guy was asking 1349. Wood was really decent on it. What are these worth these days and are they desirable?

I know where one is locally, but chambered in 300WSM. Beautiful chunk of walnut on it, with an ebony tip (black forend tip). The rifle has been hunted hard, so the finish is worn and the stock has a few blemishes. The shop is wanting $1,200.00 for this one. When I looked them up on GB, it looked like they were closer to $1,000.00. I did not care for the weight of the rifle to be honest. I have model 70's that feel lighter, chambered in 300mag as well and a pre 64 30-06 that weighs 6.6 pounds. I also have a Tikka 300WSM that is far lighter, and just as nice (wood stock). I decided that their price is way high. I probably would not give $1,000.00 for a 30-06 either, based on the 300WSM I handled the other day.
Posted By: Oldelkhunter Re: Kimber 8400 30-06 - 05/20/23
I am not interested in a Kimber , just brought it up because I was wondering whether there was any appeal for this rifle. I have not handled it or even seen it in person.
Posted By: Oldelkhunter Re: Kimber 8400 30-06 - 05/20/23
Originally Posted by EdM
My LGS has one on consignment in 300 Win with a 4.5-14X Leupold VX-III for $1100. Looks about like new. This was a few days ago.

In a magnum cartridge that would be a nice gun and stupid price.
Posted By: jwp475 Re: Kimber 8400 30-06 - 05/20/23
Originally Posted by EdM
My LGS has one on consignment in 300 Win with a 4.5-14X Leupold VX-III for $1100. Looks about like new. This was a few days ago.

I'd be interested in that one
Posted By: Oldelkhunter Re: Kimber 8400 30-06 - 05/21/23
Just checked on his website and he has it listed as a 8400L. I might have to drive down there and look at it now.
Posted By: trails_end Re: Kimber 8400 30-06 - 05/21/23
That is a great price if the condition is good.
Posted By: Oldelkhunter Re: Kimber 8400 30-06 - 05/21/23
Originally Posted by Oldelkhunter
Just checked on his website and he has it listed as a 8400L. I might have to drive down there and look at it now.

DIdn't the 8400 stocks have a perch belly? I know a Montana 338wm had it .
Posted By: AKwolverine Re: Kimber 8400 30-06 - 05/21/23
Originally Posted by Oldelkhunter
Originally Posted by Oldelkhunter
Just checked on his website and he has it listed as a 8400L. I might have to drive down there and look at it now.

DIdn't the 8400 stocks have a perch belly? I know a Montana 338wm had it .

Yes.

No such thing as 8400L; only 8400 and 84L so perhaps you will get lucky and it’s the latter.
Posted By: Oldelkhunter Re: Kimber 8400 30-06 - 05/21/23
Originally Posted by AKwolverine
Originally Posted by Oldelkhunter
Originally Posted by Oldelkhunter
Just checked on his website and he has it listed as a 8400L. I might have to drive down there and look at it now.

DIdn't the 8400 stocks have a perch belly? I know a Montana 338wm had it .

Yes.

No such thing as 8400L; only 8400 and 84L so perhaps you will get lucky and it’s the latter.

That's what I am thinking . The stock on this one does not have a perch belly.
Posted By: bsa1917hunter Re: Kimber 8400 30-06 - 05/21/23
Originally Posted by Oldelkhunter
Originally Posted by AKwolverine
Originally Posted by Oldelkhunter
Originally Posted by Oldelkhunter
Just checked on his website and he has it listed as a 8400L. I might have to drive down there and look at it now.

DIdn't the 8400 stocks have a perch belly? I know a Montana 338wm had it .

Yes.

No such thing as 8400L; only 8400 and 84L so perhaps you will get lucky and it’s the latter.

That's what I am thinking . The stock on this one does not have a perch belly.

The 8400 300WSM I saw at the local shop does not have the "perch belly" either. When I first saw it, I thought it was the super American, but it only says "classic" on it. It may be a classic select model since it has a fancy walnut stock and black forend tip?? It looks just like this one, but with a matte finish bluing that is half way worn off of it:
[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]

Oldelkhunter, do you know the exact model? Does it have the black forend tip, with matte bluing, or polished bluing? Classic, or Classic Select, or Super American??
Posted By: skeen Re: Kimber 8400 30-06 - 05/21/23
Originally Posted by Oldelkhunter
Originally Posted by Oldelkhunter
Just checked on his website and he has it listed as a 8400L. I might have to drive down there and look at it now.

DIdn't the 8400 stocks have a perch belly? I know a Montana 338wm had it .

Yes. I disliked it, almost too fat to get my hand around. Hold the 8400, and pass the 84L. Better yet, an 84M. smile
Posted By: Oldelkhunter Re: Kimber 8400 30-06 - 05/21/23
Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter
Originally Posted by Oldelkhunter
Originally Posted by AKwolverine
Originally Posted by Oldelkhunter
Originally Posted by Oldelkhunter
Just checked on his website and he has it listed as a 8400L. I might have to drive down there and look at it now.

DIdn't the 8400 stocks have a perch belly? I know a Montana 338wm had it .

Yes.

No such thing as 8400L; only 8400 and 84L so perhaps you will get lucky and it’s the latter.

That's what I am thinking . The stock on this one does not have a perch belly.

The 8400 300WSM I saw at the local shop does not have the "perch belly" either. When I first saw it, I thought it was the super American, but it only says "classic" on it. It may be a classic select model since it has a fancy walnut stock and black forend tip?? It looks just like this one, but with a matte finish bluing that is half way worn off of it:
[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]

Oldelkhunter, do you know the exact model? Does it have the black forend tip, with matte bluing, or polished bluing? Classic, or Classic Select, or Super American??


Yes, it has a black forend tip and Matte bluing. There are no pics of the underside and not a close enough pic of the barrel
Posted By: Oldelkhunter Re: Kimber 8400 30-06 - 05/22/23
It's an 84l and in brand new condition.
Posted By: hanco Re: Kimber 8400 30-06 - 05/22/23
I bought my first Kimber from a fine fellow I met on here. It shoots really well. I’m eager to hunt with it this fall. It’s a 280, never had one before. I’d buy the one your looking at, seems like a good price
Posted By: Oldelkhunter Re: Kimber 8400 30-06 - 05/22/23
Originally Posted by hanco
I bought my first Kimber from a fine fellow I met on here. It shoots really well. I’m eager to hunt with it this fall. It’s a 280, never had one before. I’d buy the one your looking at, seems like a good price

Going to look at in the AM. It has a Blurriss LRS scope on it, I think it is a glorified Full Field with a lit dot.

Manager told me it had a bump or two on the stock. Will decide on it or another one he has .
Posted By: cra1948 Re: Kimber 8400 30-06 - 05/22/23
I have an 8400 Classic in .300 WSM with a VXIII 2.5-8, B&C reticle that I’d be glad to send down the road for $1349. I’ve just lost interest in the rifle. Nice wood, good shape (no perch belly and no black forend tip.) I’d probably include a set of RCBS dies.
Posted By: bsa1917hunter Re: Kimber 8400 30-06 - 05/22/23
Originally Posted by Oldelkhunter
Originally Posted by hanco
I bought my first Kimber from a fine fellow I met on here. It shoots really well. I’m eager to hunt with it this fall. It’s a 280, never had one before. I’d buy the one your looking at, seems like a good price

Going to look at in the AM. It has a Blurriss LRS scope on it, I think it is a glorified Full Field with a lit dot.

Manager told me it had a bump or two on the stock. Will decide on it or another one he has .

Sounds like you are getting desperate for a 30-06. Nothing else available? Pre 64 model 70, Tikka, etc. etc..
Posted By: Oldelkhunter Re: Kimber 8400 30-06 - 05/22/23
Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter
Originally Posted by Oldelkhunter
Originally Posted by hanco
I bought my first Kimber from a fine fellow I met on here. It shoots really well. I’m eager to hunt with it this fall. It’s a 280, never had one before. I’d buy the one your looking at, seems like a good price

Going to look at in the AM. It has a Blurriss LRS scope on it, I think it is a glorified Full Field with a lit dot.

Manager told me it had a bump or two on the stock. Will decide on it or another one he has .

Sounds like you are getting desperate for a 30-06. Nothing else available? Pre 64 model 70, Tikka, etc. etc..

I am not desperate for anything at the moment, I am well covered. No more TIkkas(last one) and no pre-64's. It was an item of interest , if it is beat up then I buy something else or leave the store.
Posted By: bsa1917hunter Re: Kimber 8400 30-06 - 05/22/23
Originally Posted by Oldelkhunter
Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter
Originally Posted by Oldelkhunter
Originally Posted by hanco
I bought my first Kimber from a fine fellow I met on here. It shoots really well. I’m eager to hunt with it this fall. It’s a 280, never had one before. I’d buy the one your looking at, seems like a good price

Going to look at in the AM. It has a Blurriss LRS scope on it, I think it is a glorified Full Field with a lit dot.

Manager told me it had a bump or two on the stock. Will decide on it or another one he has .

Sounds like you are getting desperate for a 30-06. Nothing else available? Pre 64 model 70, Tikka, etc. etc..

I am not desperate for anything at the moment, I am well covered. No more TIkkas(last one) and no pre-64's. It was an item of interest , if it is beat up then I buy something else or leave the store.

Sounds like a good plan. Post some pics, if you end up buying it. Hopefully it's a shooter too.
Posted By: nyrifleman Re: Kimber 8400 30-06 - 05/22/23
Originally Posted by Oldelkhunter
are they desirable?

If you're a chubby chaser.

That's the 8400 in '06

84L much better platform
Posted By: Oldelkhunter Re: Kimber 8400 30-06 - 05/22/23
Originally Posted by nyrifleman
Originally Posted by Oldelkhunter
are they desirable?

If you're a chubby chaser.

That's the 8400 in '06

84L much better platform

It ended up being an 84L after their online posting had it as a 8400L
Posted By: nyrifleman Re: Kimber 8400 30-06 - 05/23/23
Originally Posted by Oldelkhunter
Originally Posted by nyrifleman
Originally Posted by Oldelkhunter
are they desirable?

If you're a chubby chaser.

That's the 8400 in '06

84L much better platform

It ended up being an 84L after their online posting had it as a 8400L

Classic Select with ebony tip?

If so it's a no brainer at that price
Posted By: Oldelkhunter Re: Kimber 8400 30-06 - 05/23/23
https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/galleries/18445447#Post18445447


Seller only has one picture and IMGUR is having issues.
Posted By: alwaysoutdoors Re: Kimber 8400 30-06 - 05/23/23
Classic selects are nice. It’s probably the least popular chambering however. What’s the scope worth?
Posted By: Oldelkhunter Re: Kimber 8400 30-06 - 05/23/23
Maybe 200 don't know what it is
Posted By: bsa1917hunter Re: Kimber 8400 30-06 - 05/24/23
Originally Posted by Oldelkhunter
Originally Posted by hanco
I bought my first Kimber from a fine fellow I met on here. It shoots really well. I’m eager to hunt with it this fall. It’s a 280, never had one before. I’d buy the one your looking at, seems like a good price

Going to look at in the AM. It has a Blurriss LRS scope on it, I think it is a glorified Full Field with a lit dot.

Manager told me it had a bump or two on the stock. Will decide on it or another one he has .
WTH is a Burris LRS scope?
Posted By: nyrifleman Re: Kimber 8400 30-06 - 05/24/23
If you decide to pass I'm interested
Posted By: EdM Re: Kimber 8400 30-06 - 05/24/23
Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter
Originally Posted by Oldelkhunter
Originally Posted by hanco
I bought my first Kimber from a fine fellow I met on here. It shoots really well. I’m eager to hunt with it this fall. It’s a 280, never had one before. I’d buy the one your looking at, seems like a good price

Going to look at in the AM. It has a Blurriss LRS scope on it, I think it is a glorified Full Field with a lit dot.

Manager told me it had a bump or two on the stock. Will decide on it or another one he has .
WTH is a Burris LRS scope?

This maybe?

https://www.opticsplanet.com/burris-lrs-lighted-reticle-3-9x40-fullfiled-ii-scope.html
Posted By: bsa1917hunter Re: Kimber 8400 30-06 - 05/24/23
Originally Posted by EdM
Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter
Originally Posted by Oldelkhunter
Originally Posted by hanco
I bought my first Kimber from a fine fellow I met on here. It shoots really well. I’m eager to hunt with it this fall. It’s a 280, never had one before. I’d buy the one your looking at, seems like a good price

Going to look at in the AM. It has a Blurriss LRS scope on it, I think it is a glorified Full Field with a lit dot.

Manager told me it had a bump or two on the stock. Will decide on it or another one he has .
WTH is a Burris LRS scope?

This maybe?

https://www.opticsplanet.com/burris-lrs-lighted-reticle-3-9x40-fullfiled-ii-scope.html
Looks like it. I did some looking myself and I guess some guys had some failures with that scope. Or the illumination failed. I’ve never had one. Wondering if anyone here has experience with it? Oldelkhunter is probably right. Only worth about $200
Posted By: Oldelkhunter Re: Kimber 8400 30-06 - 05/24/23
Originally Posted by nyrifleman
If you decide to pass I'm interested

Duly noted
Posted By: Oldelkhunter Re: Kimber 8400 30-06 - 05/24/23
Originally Posted by EdM
Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter
Originally Posted by Oldelkhunter
Originally Posted by hanco
I bought my first Kimber from a fine fellow I met on here. It shoots really well. I’m eager to hunt with it this fall. It’s a 280, never had one before. I’d buy the one your looking at, seems like a good price

Going to look at in the AM. It has a Blurriss LRS scope on it, I think it is a glorified Full Field with a lit dot.

Manager told me it had a bump or two on the stock. Will decide on it or another one he has .
WTH is a Burris LRS scope?

This maybe?

https://www.opticsplanet.com/burris-lrs-lighted-reticle-3-9x40-fullfiled-ii-scope.html

Exactly what it is Thanks
Posted By: Oldelkhunter Re: Kimber 8400 30-06 - 05/25/23
Ended up buying it , will pick it up tomorrow. Metal looks brand new. One small dent in the stock. The scope is like brand new as well, It will hit the classifieds in a few. It was a limited run by Burris. 3-9x40 LRS
Posted By: Oldelkhunter Re: Kimber 8400 30-06 - 05/27/23
Gun is better than expected , the scope exceeds all expectations. I even got some $$$ knocked off the price.
Posted By: EdM Re: Kimber 8400 30-06 - 05/27/23
Happy to report that tdd4570 bought the 300 Win mag 8400 I mentioned above. The scope was a 3.5-10X though. A pretty good deal I believe.
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