Kimber Adirondack vs Hunter

[MTHunter20]

Don't really have an interest in a 308 so I couldn't tell you the major differences. I have a 30-06 already but it's heavy. I want a lightweight, light recoil gun that is good for deer and elk out to 400. The 7-08 meets that need and I have shot that caliber a time or two so I am comfortable with it, that's why I settled on it.

Hey CorbLand, was wondering if you ever did pick up that Kimber Hunter. After handling one and a Savage Lightweight Hunter side by side, I've pretty much decided on the Kimber. I'd love to have an Adirondack but can't afford that.

Thinking about getting a Hunter in 7mm-08 and having the barrel cut to 18". Wonder if anybody here has done that yet. Seems like a good way to make a "budget Adirondack".

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[CorbLand]

Hey CorbLand, was wondering if you ever did pick up that Kimber Hunter. After handling one and a Savage Lightweight Hunter side by side, I've pretty much decided on the Kimber. I'd love to have an Adirondack but can't afford that.

Thinking about getting a Hunter in 7mm-08 and having the barrel cut to 18". Wonder if anybody here has done that yet. Seems like a good way to make a "budget Adirondack".

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I haven't yet. I got a really good deal on a Swaro Spotting Scope and that drained the gun fund. I am hoping to get a decent tax return and order it then. I finally got to put my hands on a Hunter and liked it a lot. The only thing that bothered me was the molded trigger guard. I am not a fan of box mags but the one on the Hunter seemed like it would be hard to hit accidentally.

 

[GKPrice]

What's better 308 or 7_08 and why? What about at 650 yds . Wish it was in .270 wouldnt have to decide

Kimber Hunter comes in .270 - the magazine is darn near accident proof in my estimation, I have two and I've played with them enough to be satisfied that I won't be dropping one at an inopportune moment BUT they only hold 3 so you lose one down in the change from the standard Kimber lightweight - for everyone other than those who might get in a "situation" with a bear I don't think that's a big deal though
- the Hunter is the same barreled action as the rest as far as I can tell

 

[GKPrice]

I can't say I understand all of the "fuss" about the "plastic" triggerguard ?? Tikka's sport a "fiber" triggerguard (polymeric fiber is actually what both are) and I occasionally see someone who doesn't know better besmirching the "Tupperware" stocks but I've NEVER heard tell of one breaking, has anyone else ? (I'm all ears) I'd bet that Kimber did a fair amount of research before embarking on a new stock design/material as well - People have all sorts of personal opinions on stock materials, wood / laminates / carbon fiber / fiberglass / Tupperware - I depend on reputation, feedback and personal research for stuff I buy (as my actions tell, I currently have a SWFA 3x9 tactical scope ordered & on the way) There is a wealth of information to be gleaned from Rokslide but these conjectures about things that have yet to happen or materialize just make that information more difficult to actually get to IMO

 

[MTHunter20]

I agree with you GK. The trigger guard isn't a concern to me. I think you'd have to really screw up to break it. The stock felt fine to me on the Hunters too. Less flex than other synthetic stocks I've seen. I didn't notice any to be honest but I didn't try real hard to flex it in the store either.

Seems you're not giving up a ton by going with the Hunter over a Montana or Adirondack. Just a threaded barrel and fiberglass stock.

Think I am gonna go with a Hunter and cut the barrel to make my own "budget Adirondack".

 

[elkguide]

I've never found my Montana in 7mm08 to be cumbersome or unwieldy in the woods and we've got some pretty thick and nasty stuff around here.

 

[GKPrice]

I agree with you GK. The trigger guard isn't a concern to me. I think you'd have to really screw up to break it. The stock felt fine to me on the Hunters too. Less flex than other synthetic stocks I've seen. I didn't notice any to be honest but I didn't try real hard to flex it in the store either.

Seems you're not giving up a ton by going with the Hunter over a Montana or Adirondack. Just a threaded barrel and fiberglass stock.

Think I am gonna go with a Hunter and cut the barrel to make my own "budget Adirondack".

Of course it's YOUR preference and YOUR rifle (and I 'd never say this to Luke !!) but you might want to only whack off 2" to begin with, see if that's short enough for you

 

[MTHunter20]

Thanks GK. I may do that. I just love a short rifle. Lol some of Luke's posts are what got me thinking about going that short. Figure I could still get enough velocity to hunt out to 3-400 yards. That's probably as far as I'd ever shoot.

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[CorbLand]

I don't think I would ever break the trigger guard, I just think its ugly.

 

[luke moffat]

Of course it's YOUR preference and YOUR rifle (and I 'd never say this to Luke !!) but you might want to only whack off 2" to begin with, see if that's short enough for you

Before the 358 win Montana was bored out and cut back to 16" it was a 20" .308 win (cut back from OEM 22"). So I did start out cutting it 2" shorter

The 338-06 I admit went from a 24" 270 to a 21" 338-06 so I do admit I had that one cut back 3" from OEM on that one.

Short barrels certainly aren't everyone's gig I get it but for me they work out just fine.