Cannonball
WKR
Are there any other options for a sub 6lb rifle for under $1k besides the Kimber Hunter? I wish it was available in 6mm....
Likely will just seeing if there are any other options. I have a light 7prc (7.25lb complete) and was thinking an even lighter 6CM (low recoil) would be great for backcountry and for the kids. It looks like Kimber is only chambering the hunter in 6.5CM and .308 now. A used one in .243 may be an option or just the 6.5CMWhy not just buy a Kimber Hunter? They are great rifles.
Have one in 6.5 cm, kuiu camo, was well under a grand, maybe $700.00Savage 110 Storm Lightweight is under $1k and 5.6 lbs
What caliber? And what do you think about it so far? I have had my eye on a pro model.Ended up with a hunter pro. Removed the gel in the stock (8oz) and the handle was empty already. DNZ mount/rings and an old sightron for the time being while the SWFA ultra lite is backordered
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6.5CM. Pretty cool little gun it feels almost toy-like its so light. The stock definitely has some flex in the foregrip. The action doesnt feel sticky but is a bit loose/sloppy feeling. I havent shot it yet so that will be most important determining factor on my opinion of it.What caliber? And what do you think about it so far? I have had my eye on a pro model.
Curious what differences you would point to that make the Kimber more "well built"? I have lots of mileage with both brands, but not these models. What on the Howa is lacking?Howa is producing a very light one right now. Its not going to be as well built as that kimber model.
Thanks, please give us an update after you shoot it.6.5CM. Pretty cool little gun it feels almost toy-like its so light. The stock definitely has some flex in the foregrip. The action doesnt feel sticky but is a bit loose/sloppy feeling. I havent shot it yet so that will be most important determining factor on my opinion of it.
The howa superlight was built off an in between action between the mini and 1500. Not as tried and true. when I looked up some feedback on it and possibly getting one seemed it had some kinks to work out. maks sense as it's an all new action but google howa superlight.Curious what differences you would point to that make the Kimber more "well built"? I have lots of mileage with both brands, but not these models. What on the Howa is lacking?
Jeremy
Fit and finish. They're in 2 different classes IMO. The superlight action is “gritty” feeling. Its not smooth by comparison but it works fine. It could be better, it could be closer to their other stuff or that kimber.Curious what differences you would point to that make the Kimber more "well built"? I have lots of mileage with both brands, but not these models. What on the Howa is lacking?
Jeremy
Likely will just seeing if there are any other options. I have a light 7prc (7.25lb complete) and was thinking an even lighter 6CM (low recoil) would be great for backcountry and for the kids. It looks like Kimber is only chambering the hunter in 6.5CM and .308 now. A used one in .243 may be an option or just the 6.5CM
Those are cool guns, I looked at one in a shop when I was on a trip a few months ago, it was hard to not bring it home.Ended up with a hunter pro in 6.5CM and she's sub 6lbs complete. Removed the gel in the stock (8oz) and the grip was empty already. DNZ mount/rings and an old sightron for the time being while the SWFA ultra lite is backordered
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