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  1. Trackselk

    .223 for bear, mountain goat, deer, elk, and moose.

    Thanks, that picture actually has the 30-30 barrel, so when it's complete with the fluted 223 barrel and talleys it should be at or under 4.5lb, which is pretty dang handy in my pack. It killed a few elk from close ranges about a decade ago...then I went .308, then 6.5, now probably just use...
  2. Trackselk

    .223 for bear, mountain goat, deer, elk, and moose.

    Quick question I figured would get a good response in this thread. As a fledgling hunter turned marksman (thanks to this thread); is my tiny 4.5lb .223 (wylde) TC contender a suitable trainer for my 5lb kimber rifles (22 creed, 6.5 creed)? Please see pic for the diminutive dimensions. (1"...
  3. Trackselk

    So, how light can a Kimber Hunter be? A build thread.

    Correction. With a scope mounted it's more like 7% more recoil, or maybe 6% with a really heavy scope. Not a ton more recoil anyhow...
  4. Trackselk

    WTS Kimber Mountain Ascent stock for sale. Short action digi camo

    It got a chopped hunter stock for now, but I have an MPI on the way that I'm going to try and sell. If the mpi doesn't sell, I'll use it. Just an FYI, I paid $625 for the mpi blank with swivel studs, listing it as soon as it arrives for $550. Mountain ascent stock is sold.
  5. Trackselk

    So, how light can a Kimber Hunter be? A build thread.

    Another opinion: 1. Recoil = .5/5.5=about 9% more recoil. 2. Very hollow, 1 grocery sack helped some, may do spray foam if it annoys me when silently stalking... 3. I think you could cram the gel back in there and clear the recoil pad, but might require a little trimming, or silicone so it...
  6. Trackselk

    So, how light can a Kimber Hunter be? A build thread.

    It's like, free, free free free, floated
  7. Trackselk

    Kimber Hunter opinions

    I wonder if the blind mag vs hunter mag has different max COAL? Just thinking a stock swap might solve the problem, however unlikely
  8. Trackselk

    Kimber Hunter opinions

    Yikes, yeah, at last minute I realized I better shoot my hunter before I cut it. Surprised I thought of it in my rush to get the gun together for hunting season. I think had you not cut it, they wouldn't have weaseled out of it. Pretty lame regardless! What did they charge you for a new...
  9. Trackselk

    .223 for bear, mountain goat, deer, elk, and moose.

    They were referring to typical 223 rifle velocities on people, usual combat ranges I guess.
  10. Trackselk

    .223 for bear, mountain goat, deer, elk, and moose.

    Was reading an article from some law enforcement expert about the wound cavity of .223 fmj's in humans, which I would assume would be about the same as a big game animal. Anyhow, he said that the wound cavity (think trashed, bleeding lungs, heart, liver) was 11-12 times the bullet diameter...
  11. Trackselk

    WTS Kimber Mountain Ascent stock for sale. Short action digi camo

    - SOLD- Decent condition Ascent stock for sale, nothing more than light scratches and the typical digi camo coating wearing off. Easy to refinish. Kimber isn't selling these separately, so this is an extremely rare item. I think it's the same as the Montana stock only with the grippy digi...
  12. Trackselk

    Kimber Hunter opinions

    @#publiclands One more thing to consider. Not sure if kimber will offer their moa promise if you're not the original owner, and if the gun is modified they seem to insist on returning it to factory, and charge you for that. I would call them on Monday and see if they will fix accuracy...
  13. Trackselk

    Kimber Hunter opinions

    Can't deny that is a really good deal on a Montana. I probably wouldn't be chasing ounces if I hadn't hurt my knee and back in the military...
  14. Trackselk

    Kimber Hunter opinions

    Well, the pro is probaby the best value in my opinion for sweet camo and threaded barrel, and yes, it has the 8oz of gel removal option if you decide to go lighter. My buddy just got one in 6.5CM, and it shoots excellent. I wish I had gone that route, but my paintjob is probably a little...
  15. Trackselk

    Kimber Hunter opinions

    Shortening a barrel increases rigidity, so it might change the load it likes, but should make it more accurate.
  16. Trackselk

    Kimber Hunter opinions

    Makes sense. I've found my kimbers to be extremely finicky after 3 shots, and to print tight groups I let em cool. Definitely a rifle for those prioritizing weight in my opinion. Curious to hear other people's experiences regarding tight groups with consecutive shots, but I love my kimbers...
  17. Trackselk

    Kimber Hunter opinions

    I think some of these kimbers need 10 plus minutes between shots to get them to group. There are definitely consequences of such a light profile, but most shoot well. If you can sight it in by waiting 30 minutes between shots, and your cold bore shot is dead on, then it should work for...
  18. Trackselk

    Kimber Hunter opinions

    If you'll use the brake a lot, I would jump on it, but the hunters can be made 8+ ounces lighter in 30 minutes by removing the gel from the stock, although then the balance isn't going to be good with a full length gun, so offhand shots will be a lot tougher. Kind of depends what your...
  19. Trackselk

    So, how light can a Kimber Hunter be? A build thread.

    Picked up another hunter stock today from kimber. You can't get the montana, ascent, style stocks, so who knows if they'll keep selling the hunter stocks. I was surprised at the price, $100 + $13 shipping, and got a set of action screws for $10. Pretty good for one of the lightest stocks...
  20. Trackselk

    So, how light can a Kimber Hunter be? A build thread.

    Thanks, -the cans just in case anyone is interested.

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