Finally here.

[Carlos88]

Been searching for a Kimber Montana in .280 AI for months now. Did the "notify you" email request. Then Eurooptic removed the rifle from their website. Strange.

I exchanged emails with a rep at Kimber that confirmed they were no longer going to produce the Montana. In any caliber. To say I was shocked would be an understatement. All of this happened a few weeks ago.

Out of the blue one of the "notify you" entries sent me an email they had the 280AI. One in stock. The speed with which I withdrew my wallet from my left bahongka pants pocket rivaled the speed of light.

Finally picked it up today.

Oh and it weighs 5lbs 6oz. With some lightweight Talley's and a Leupold I should end up at 6lbs 8oz +-. Yes!

 

[Bob Wright]

Congrats! Worth the wait!

 

[Carlos88]

Congrats! Worth the wait!

Thanks. I haven't been this excited about a new rig in awhile. I'll have to post a pic of my other Kimbers. All shooters after some improved bedding.

 

[Mark37082]

Great find. It is a very sweet rig. Congrats!

 

[manitou]

Nice cartridge choice too. My favorite for hunting.

 

[Lefty7mmstw]

I've had my hands on a couple of Kimber Montana's in 7mm chamberings over the years... I never could get myself to actually pull the trigger on one... Probably should have but the Tikka 3t light comes lh, and I have been a lefty for a spell... I really do like the rifle though...

 

[Sockeye66]

Congratulations, now you have to sew your pocket back on.

 

[AZHTR]

I was "THIS CLOSE" to buying a used one before deciding on a full custom. But I absolutely love that caliber and rifle. I've read nothing but good things about Kimber

Please let us know how it shoots!

 

[Carlos88]

I was "THIS CLOSE" to buying a used one before deciding on a full custom. But I absolutely love that caliber and rifle. I've read nothing but good things about Kimber

Please let us know how it shoots!

Will do.

 

[Reelamin]

Nice handled my first one just last week. Had I done that I would not have gotten my Savage Ultralight if I knew they are shooters. Please show us how it shoots.

 

[Carlos88]

Nice handled my first one just last week. Had I done that I would not have gotten my Savage Ultralight if I knew they are shooters. Please show us how it shoots.

I will.

 

[Coyote Shadow Tracker]

Been searching for a Kimber Montana in .280 AI for months now. Did the "notify you" email request. Then Eurooptic removed the rifle from their website. Strange.

I exchanged emails with a rep at Kimber that confirmed they were no longer going to produce the Montana. In any caliber. To say I was shocked would be an understatement. All of this happened a few weeks ago.

Out of the blue one of the "notify you" entries sent me an email they had the 280AI. One in stock. The speed with which I withdrew my wallet from my left bahongka pants pocket rivaled the speed of light.

Finally picked it up today.

Oh and it weighs 5lbs 6oz. With some lightweight Talley's and a Leupold I should end up at 6lbs 8oz +-. Yes!

Carlos
LUCKY YOU!!
Glad to see you got one. Saw that you were looking for a while. Can't imagine why Kimber discontinued, but may they have something better.
Jill has a 270 WSM Montana and loves it. I do too. I shot an 8 point Doe in NY many years ago
Super light rifle and accurate. This was mounted with a Nikon Monarch Gold 2.5-10x50 SF Rifle Scope. which at the time the scope was a special order from Nikon and expensive. Have switched to a Scope rail Base 1913 so we can switch scopes between NF ATARC , Leupold custom and NV.
Nothing special to look at, but it sure is light and strong with the Kevlar stock!!! Can carry it for days and not know you are carrying a Beast rifle to take out most any animals!

 

[Carlos88]

Carlos
LUCKY YOU!!
Glad to see you got one. Saw that you were looking for a while. Can't imagine why Kimber discontinued, but may they have something better.
Jill has a 270 WSM Montana and loves it. I do too. I shot an 8 point Doe in NY many years ago
Super light rifle and accurate. This was mounted with a Nikon Monarch Gold 2.5-10x50 SF Rifle Scope. which at the time the scope was a special order from Nikon and expensive. Have switched to a Scope rail Base 1913 so we can switch scopes between NF ATARC , Leupold custom and NV.
Nothing special to look at, but it sure is light and strong with the Kevlar stock!!! Can carry it for days and not know you are carrying a Beast rifle to take out most any animals!

Very lucky. I have a pretty decent collection of Kimbers and they all shoot more than well enough to hunt with. Consistent as well. I always know where the first one is going.

Have a bunch of TSX's, TTSX's, LRX's and Federal Fusion to work with so I have not doubt I'll find a great combination.

 

[Hunterjones]

Congrats. I have a Mountain Ascent in 300 WSM that's an honest 1/2 MOA outfit with 168 TTSX bullets