Kimber Ascent Fluting

[Bezamaelee]

Thinking of picking up an Ascent. I’m wondering if the fluting on the lightweight Mountain Ascent is functional or is it merely cosmetic? I really like the looks of it just wondering about function. Seems that in a barrel profile that lite the flutes would be minimally effective. I know it’s personal opinion but I think they look good.

Kicking myself for trading out of the Montana I picked up here a couple years ago in the classifieds. Wanting to get another Kimber to replace that one.

 

[pbroski]

The bolt and bolt handle on the Ascent are also fluted. I'm sure all the fluting cuts down on some weight, so that's an advantage.

I fully agree that the Ascent looks good. I have 1 Hunter, 2 Montana's, 2 Adirondacks and 1 Ascent. Out of all of them, I think the Ascent is the best looking, followed by the Adirondacks.

 

[Bezamaelee]

Thanks, PB. That’s helpful because I have no way to compare. Is that Ascent a camo pattern stock with stainless barrelled action? Or, is it the newer model with the (I’m assuming Kimpro) dark nitride type finish?

 

[thinhorn_AK]

Is the fluting functional? The mountain ascents are made to be as light as they can be so any material removed would have the function of reducing weight right?

 

[pbroski]

Yes, it's stainless steel and camo pattern.