customized Kimber rifles

[RepeatPete]

280ai Kimber Hunter.
Barrel chopped at 19” threaded 1/2x28.
Gel removed and filled with marine expanding foam.
Added closed cell foam comb riser with electrical tape.
Shoots 168gr LRX at 2950 fps.
Talley rings and Vortex LHT.
6.5lbs.

What is the diameter of your muzzle right before the threads? My barrel is cut to 18”, and I’d like to thread it 1/2-28, but I keep seeing 0.600” as the minimum recommended diameter, and I’m at 0.585.

 

[Breigham]

Nice build! 6.5 CM is a great choice. I've done a few things to mine, mostly trigger work (really makes a difference!), and I swapped out the stock for a Manners.

 

[Tim in Wa.]

I realy wanted to rechamber my Montana 308 win. to 284 win but couldn't find a smith willing to take it on

 

[Wrangler13]

Been looking at re barreling my 25-06 Montana. Who’s a good gunsmith to use for kimbers?

I have Kampfeld do all mine. Last two, 22cm and 6cm. Both hammer. Lilja barrels 17.5”with 5/8x24 seamless muzzle flares for suppression. 5.1 and 5.2 lbs.

 

[bascott1]

I have Kampfeld do all mine. Last two, 22cm and 6cm. Both hammer. Lilja barrels 17.5”with 5/8x24 seamless muzzle flares for suppression. 5.1 and 5.2 lbs.
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I appreciate it. Gonna give them a shout. I’m at 8.8 lbs with talleys and a Vx5hd 3-15. How are y’all getting these so light?

 

[Couescrazy33]

I appreciate it. Gonna give them a shout. I’m at 8.8 lbs with talleys and a Vx5hd 3-15. How are y’all getting these so light?

All of my kimbers weigh right at 7 pounds or less including vx5hd or vx6hd scopes and talley rings.. how the heck does yours weigh so much?

What model is it?

 

[bascott1]

All of my kimbers weigh right at 7 pounds or less including vx5hd or vx6hd scopes and talley rings.. how the heck does yours weigh so much?

What model is it?

This is my first Kimber so all I know is the 8400

 

[StupidLightweight]

I have Kampfeld do all mine. Last two, 22cm and 6cm. Both hammer. Lilja barrels 17.5”with 5/8x24 seamless muzzle flares for suppression. 5.1 and 5.2 lbs.
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That's the finest pair of Kimbers I've seen. I'm envious.

 

[HNTR918]

What is the diameter of your muzzle right before the threads? My barrel is cut to 18”, and I’d like to thread it 1/2-28, but I keep seeing 0.600” as the minimum recommended diameter, and I’m at 0.585.

Length is measured from the action pressure relief hole.