Kimber Hunter in 6.5 Creedmoor - Let the Project Begin!

[Usi05]

Well after failing to find a reasonably priced montana stock and getting a 600+ dollar quote from kimber to install a montana stock, I may add a bit of epoxy to stiffen it.

I painted very similar to @BigWoods and @ChrisAU and it looks good.

If I had bought a different caliber than .308 I would shorten it but don't really want to lose any velocity.
Very tempted to pull gel and replace with XPS foam or something but worry the rifle will balance awkwardly.

If I decide to add a bit of epoxy to stiffen it up it may be something to offset.

After purchasing (During Covid so limited ammo) I shot Hornady (maybe 150's?), Nosler 165's and Sig 165's and Sigs shot the best for me so I bought a few boxes but now cabelas near me has a ton of .308 ammo so I am going to stock up and see if i can find a better factory round.

Going to see if I can track down that guy at 24hourcampfire for the upgraded bolt handle.

 

[Marbles]

Well after failing to find a reasonably priced montana stock and getting a 600+ dollar quote from kimber to install a montana stock, I may add a bit of epoxy to stiffen it.

I painted very similar to @BigWoods and @ChrisAU and it looks good.

If I had bought a different caliber than .308 I would shorten it but don't really want to lose any velocity.
Very tempted to pull gel and replace with XPS foam or something but worry the rifle will balance awkwardly.

If I decide to add a bit of epoxy to stiffen it up it may be something to offset.

After purchasing (During Covid so limited ammo) I shot Hornady (maybe 150's?), Nosler 165's and Sig 165's and Sigs shot the best for me so I bought a few boxes but now cabelas near me has a ton of .308 ammo so I am going to stock up and see if i can find a better factory round.

Going to see if I can track down that guy at 24hourcampfire for the upgraded bolt handle.

Create syntactic foam. Basically, mix micro balloons with epoxy to creat an ultra light filler that will stiffen the stock. (Use a respirator when working with micro balloons).

This gives a little more information. https://www.rokslide.com/forums/threads/my-kimber-montana-tinkering.185233/post-1819448

 

[Usi05]

Two questions:

1) best way to remove bolt handle to install new one?

2) say a guy, hypothetically misplaced rear action screw when he disassembled to paint stock. Easiest way to replace?

 

[BigWoods]

Two questions:

1) best way to remove bolt handle to install new one?

2) say a guy, hypothetically misplaced rear action screw when he disassembled to paint stock. Easiest way to replace?

For #2 - Call Kimber up and ask for a new one. They were really good with me when I asked them.

 

[Usi05]

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[sargent]

It took a bit of practice to get used to such a light gun, but I think this will work. 10 shots taken from field positions at 135 yards. (4 prone, 2 offhand, 2 kneeling, 2 leaning on a fence post)

 

[mtwarden]

Would anyone happen to have their pistol grip cap off to take some measurements?

I lost mine last year (evidently didn't have it epoxied well enough) on the side of a mountain. Called Kimber to get a replacement cap- told me they could sell me a new stock- WTF???

I have someone who does 3d printing and think with the right measurements they can make me one

Thanks!

 

[Usi05]

Would anyone happen to have their pistol grip cap off to take some measurements?

I lost mine last year (evidently didn't have it epoxied well enough) on the side of a mountain. Called Kimber to get a replacement cap- told me they could sell me a new stock- WTF???

I have someone who does 3d printing and think with the right measurements they can make me one

Thanks!

I haven’t taken mine off but I could give you the measurements of it attached to stock if you want


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[mtwarden]

that would help; maybe a pic too if you don't mind- thanks!

 

[sargent]

that would help; maybe a pic too if you don't mind- thanks!

Mine looks like it's about 1 1/4" wide x 1 3/4" long.

Hope that helps.

 

[mtwarden]

that will help- thanks!

 

[Wapiti151]

I hate you all, and love you at the same time. Somehow just stumbled upon this thread and am now searching for a hunter in either 7-08 or 6.5

 

[BigWoods]

I hate you all, and love you at the same time. Somehow just stumbled upon this thread and am now searching for a hunter in either 7-08 or 6.5

Welcome to the club!

 

[jpndave]

Would anyone happen to have their pistol grip cap off to take some measurements?

I lost mine last year (evidently didn't have it epoxied well enough) on the side of a mountain. Called Kimber to get a replacement cap- told me they could sell me a new stock- WTF???

I have someone who does 3d printing and think with the right measurements they can make me one

Thanks!

I may be able to get a 3d scan for you. Might be a minute but hopefully.

We did a scan of my bottom metal then printed it and bolted it up. Was pretty cool to see that happen. This is the printed bottom "metal". Didn't totally clean it up just a test case anyway. Working towards lightweight 7068 or 7075 maybe even titanium w/a better box.


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[jpndave]

BTW, that's my rifle. I have several of the Hunter models as well as a 8400 Montana. I'll see if I can scan one of the Hunter caps.

 

[mtwarden]

BTW, that's my rifle. I have several of the Hunter models as well as a 8400 Montana. I'll see if I can scan one of the Hunter caps.

That would be great- much appreciated!

 

[mtwarden]

I may be able to get a 3d scan for you. Might be a minute but hopefully.

any luck with that Sir? thanks

 

[jpndave]

any luck with that Sir? thanks

Working on it. Not my 3d scanner so at another's mercy a bit on this. Hopefully this weekend??

 

[mtwarden]

Working on it. Not my 3d scanner so at another's mercy a bit on this. Hopefully this weekend??

Thanks!

 

[Gone4Days]

I removed the gel today in my Hunter Pro. A quick note, my stock in Disolve Blak did not have the gel in the grip section. I popped off the cap and it was hollow. I am down to 6 1/3 lb scoped (NF SHV 3-10)