I'm jealous, congratulations!
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CSElkHunter
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I have a collectible Kimber I would like to sell, thought I would see if you have any interest. In 1988, I purchased a pre-production Kimber Model 89 Custom Classic in 270 Winchester. It is marked PP on the barrel and has sat unfired in the vault for 34 years. I also have some correspondence with Kimber regarding the rifle and the box (nothing fancy) it was shipped to me in. These early rifles were said to be accurate, and it has fairly nice wood. An unusual rifle to own; however, I am trying to reduce what I own.
Congrats on the new rifle! Glad you were able to get what you wanted.
Thanks for sharing your story and excitement with us.
Thanks for sharing your story and excitement with us.
iShoot17
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Until this post…I didn't realize I needed a Kimber Montana or a 280AI.
Now I realize I need them both - in on package!
Great looking rifle!
Now I realize I need them both - in on package!
Great looking rifle!
The secret (mine) to making Kimbers shoot is to re-bed the rifle. It's a no-no to have the barreled action sitting on the pillars. Pillars were only intended to eliminate or minimize the stock being crushed when the action screws are torqued down. They are not intended for anything else. The other issue I have found is the front base screw being "mashed down" against the barrel threads when bases are screwed down.
I'm convinced as I've fixed my own and friends Kimbers numerous times & that this is the reason for the "Kimber lottery". I'd put my Kimbers up against any factory rifle out there.
I'll post pictures prior to and after the two treatments.
I'm convinced as I've fixed my own and friends Kimbers numerous times & that this is the reason for the "Kimber lottery". I'd put my Kimbers up against any factory rifle out there.
I'll post pictures prior to and after the two treatments.
8x68s
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they sure have a limited (basic) selection of cartridge choices...?? are they running close to the bankruptcy borderline?
Not that I'm aware of. It would be nice to have a wood stocked 6.5x55, 7x57, 7x64, etc.
8x68s
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though costly, I guess swapping out barrels gets one there. strange, though, their offerings are so limited.
They've always been that way. They had the .260 but dropped for several years and now they have the 6.5 ManBun.
260 Cooper Model 22 NEW
Getting ready to sell shoots the same hole
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Buckys
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Congrats! I got mine just as the pandemic kicked off. It was 1/2 MOA right out of the box (Nosler Custom 140AB as well as the first RE22 load I tried with 140TSX).
I'll be in Benbrook tomorrow with my youngest for a high school trap&skeet tournament (FTW Trap&Skeet/Defender Sporting Clays) .
Can I stop by and shoot yours?
Enjoy!
I'll be in Benbrook tomorrow with my youngest for a high school trap&skeet tournament (FTW Trap&Skeet/Defender Sporting Clays) .
Can I stop by and shoot yours?
Enjoy!
