I would LOVE a high quality 2.5" mini action, but I would be almost as happy to see Kimber get off their assess and just chamber the 84 in 223 and the ARCs...
FYI: Midway has 88 ELDM factory seconds for 14 cents per bullet. You MAY be able to use 20MUSA for 20% off (doesn't work for my account, but if it works for you please let me know and let me add some stuff to your order!)
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1020885249?pid=440583
Have you heard from Howa that they're apparently working on factory bottom metal? I first heard the rumor on here, and they confirmed that in an email. Might be worth looking into before you get too deep (although I'm sure they will screw theirs up somehow...)