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<blockquote data-quote="Crockett12" data-source="post: 1354404" data-attributes="member: 35100"><p>Some of the older Kimbers had accuracy issues. An article I read said that at that time the company put more emphasis on what the rifle looked like on the outside than they did on interior quality and it showed up with those occasional accuracy issues. The company eventually acknowledged it and supposedly fixed it. I have an older Kimber Montana in 270 WSM and love the rifle – but I pulled my hair out trying to find a load that would shoot smaller than 2 or 3 inch groups (3 shot groups). I finally found a very accurate load for a 150 gr Sierra BT as well as a 110 gr Barnes TSX – both at max velocity and both around ¾ inch groups.</p><p></p><p>I had a custom lightweight rifle built many years ago in 257 Ackley Improved and it's still my favorite rifle – but that caliber wouldn't work for your 600 yard shots on larger game.</p><p></p><p>If you want lightweight rifle and need a muzzle break – you've either got a physical issue which won't allow you to handle the recoil or you've been convinced you need one – when you actually don't.</p><p></p><p>If you've never shot a rifle with a brake you'd better go to the range with someone else's rifle that has a brake and shoot it. I've had a rifle (338 Win Mag) with a brake and will never have another one because the muzzle blast was so load I was afraid to hunt with it. The noise will destroy your ears if you don't wear ear protection even when in the field while hunting. Even with very good ear protection you can still tell the brake is terribly loud – and some shooting ranges won't allow one because of the blast!</p><p></p><p>Therefore go for the lightest caliber that will handle the game you want to hunt at the ranges you are interested in. The 6.5 Creedmore has become insanely popular but my suggestion would be a 270 Winchester. It has noticeably less recoil than a 30-06 and can handle elk at 600 yards.</p><p></p><p>As for rifle – the Tikka T3 lite for price (and they're known for accuracy) – or the HS Precision rifle for quality both inside and out. Personally since I've experienced a custom rifle I'd go for the HS Precision. If you don't want that rifle I'd go for Christiansen or a Melvin Forbes rifle.</p><p></p><p>Also for long range you want velocity which means the short barrels are out! You need the increased velocity which comes with longer barrels – 24" at the shortest.</p><p></p><p>Then scope and mounts should be chosen for weight as well as for quality. Either S&K steel mounts (which are excellent and very light weight) or the Tally lightweight aluminum rings. My choice would be the S&K rings. Leupold makes the lightest scopes of light weight and high quality – namely the Vari-X III scopes that are 1 inch scopes – not 30mm (which are much heavier). The Vari-X III 2.5x8 is a very good scope and is ounces lighter than any other high quality scope out there.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Crockett12, post: 1354404, member: 35100"] Some of the older Kimbers had accuracy issues. An article I read said that at that time the company put more emphasis on what the rifle looked like on the outside than they did on interior quality and it showed up with those occasional accuracy issues. The company eventually acknowledged it and supposedly fixed it. I have an older Kimber Montana in 270 WSM and love the rifle – but I pulled my hair out trying to find a load that would shoot smaller than 2 or 3 inch groups (3 shot groups). I finally found a very accurate load for a 150 gr Sierra BT as well as a 110 gr Barnes TSX – both at max velocity and both around ¾ inch groups. I had a custom lightweight rifle built many years ago in 257 Ackley Improved and it’s still my favorite rifle – but that caliber wouldn’t work for your 600 yard shots on larger game. If you want lightweight rifle and need a muzzle break – you’ve either got a physical issue which won’t allow you to handle the recoil or you’ve been convinced you need one – when you actually don’t. If you’ve never shot a rifle with a brake you’d better go to the range with someone else’s rifle that has a brake and shoot it. I’ve had a rifle (338 Win Mag) with a brake and will never have another one because the muzzle blast was so load I was afraid to hunt with it. The noise will destroy your ears if you don’t wear ear protection even when in the field while hunting. Even with very good ear protection you can still tell the brake is terribly loud – and some shooting ranges won’t allow one because of the blast! Therefore go for the lightest caliber that will handle the game you want to hunt at the ranges you are interested in. The 6.5 Creedmore has become insanely popular but my suggestion would be a 270 Winchester. It has noticeably less recoil than a 30-06 and can handle elk at 600 yards. As for rifle – the Tikka T3 lite for price (and they’re known for accuracy) – or the HS Precision rifle for quality both inside and out. Personally since I’ve experienced a custom rifle I’d go for the HS Precision. If you don’t want that rifle I’d go for Christiansen or a Melvin Forbes rifle. Also for long range you want velocity which means the short barrels are out! You need the increased velocity which comes with longer barrels – 24” at the shortest. Then scope and mounts should be chosen for weight as well as for quality. Either S&K steel mounts (which are excellent and very light weight) or the Tally lightweight aluminum rings. My choice would be the S&K rings. Leupold makes the lightest scopes of light weight and high quality – namely the Vari-X III scopes that are 1 inch scopes – not 30mm (which are much heavier). The Vari-X III 2.5x8 is a very good scope and is ounces lighter than any other high quality scope out there. [/QUOTE]
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