Kimber Montana .300 Win Mag

[deadwolf]

Who's shooting this rifle out there in the Rokslide world? I have been eyeballing them for some time and have the option to pick a new one up Wednesday at a good price. First time I've seen one in town for quite some time too, don't think it will be around long if I let it slip by. The only negative I've ever hear was some folks have had accuracy issues but that was years ago as I understand, and I've always attributed that to cold barrel vs. warm barrel, lightweight rifle with a good amount of recoil, and who knows the skill of the shooters talking about accuracy problems. Any info or thoughts would be appreciated.

Thanks

 

[flyingbrass]

id like a report also, didn't think they made them

 

[deadwolf]

Oh they make them, and a 338 win mag to boot, all at 6lbs 13ozs

http://www.kimberamerica.com/rifles/model-8400-magnum-calibers/montana

 

[wapitibob]

My 7-08 didn't feed without jamming and when it was fed by hand it shot like crap. Best day of my life was finding somebody to buy that junker. It was no fluke that kimber led the "crappy equipment" thread several months back.

Hopefully you can get one that shoots, some of them do.

 

[AZ Vince]

Any maker can build a lemon.
When is the lemon pie going to be ready. I've already drank the lemonade.

 

[hunting1]

Love my Montana in .308 but a 300Wm all I can think of is OUCH! My Remy Ti in 06 is more than enough in that weight. Great rifles though!

 

[deadwolf]

Stoked to have this new Kimber Montana in the safe, now to get some glass on it...and more than likely a muzzle brake : )

 

[luke moffat]

The Kimber Montana's in 8400 model (magnums) weigh in at 30% more than the 84M models in .308 and such (5 pounds 2 oz vs. 6 pound 13 oz). I had a 300 WSM Kimber Montana that was 6 pounds 3 oz and didn't feel like it needed a muzzle brake at all. Certainly up to you but by the time you put a decent LR scope (assuming thats why you posted this in the long range forum) and add rings and 3 in the mag you'll easily be over 8 pounds which should be quite managable in a 300 WM.

I have been around 8 Kimbers (all ascents and montanas) and all of them shot more than well enough IMO. But a Kimber Montana wouldn't be my first pick for a true long range platform either. That said I still own 3 Kimber rifles now with no plans to sell any.

Congrats on your purchase deadwolf.

 

[deadwolf]

Luke, thanks for the feedback, sending you a PM

 

[husky390]

I agree with Luke and my 300wsm shoots and feeds fine. Extended shooting sessions with just a t-shirt on will become work. Congrats and I hope you enjoy your new rifle.

 

[CrazyGame16]

Deadwolf, I don't have the Montana in that caliber, but I have 2 Kimber rifles currently (and had a 3rd, 7mm-08, didn't like the caliber), a Montana in 257 Rob and a Classic Select in 280 AI, and both are outstanding. Accuracy really isn't an issue in either (If there's an accuracy issue, it's me, not the rifles), but the light barrels heat in a hurry, especially the 280 AI. I like mine so much a friend in New Zealand bought one, then bought 2 more based on his experience, and I'm currently on the market for a magnum caliber Montana as well.

 

[husky390]

Deadwolf, I don't have the Montana in that caliber, but I have 2 Kimber rifles currently (and had a 3rd, 7mm-08, didn't like the caliber), a Montana in 257 Rob and a Classic Select in 280 AI, and both are outstanding. Accuracy really isn't an issue in either (If there's an accuracy issue, it's me, not the rifles), but the light barrels heat in a hurry, especially the 280 AI. I like mine so much a friend in New Zealand bought one, then bought 2 more based on his experience, and I'm currently on the market for a magnum caliber Montana as well.

Was the Montana in .257 Roberts a custom job or did it come from the factory chambered in it?

 

[hunting1]

Not a deal changer but there is a recall on Kimber 84M's. I received a call and a letter. Possible machining issue on the rear tang could go boom accidentally.

 

[deadwolf]

Thanks for all the feedback guys, still waiting to put some glass on my new kimber, bought a new house so no more big purchases for a few more weeks : )
I called kimber and gave them my serial number, no recall for my rifle, could be it was the older models but I'm not sure.
Had the barrel cut and recrowned to 24", no muzzle break, don't think I'm gonna need it.
And I her ya on the skinny barrels heating up, to be honest I think that's where some of the accuracy complaints originally came from, people not letting the barrel cool down.

Getting a new rifle dialed in is always so much fun!

 

[crazy_davey]

Was the Montana in .257 Roberts a custom job or did it come from the factory chambered in it?

The 84M Montana comes in 257 Bob. I have one, one of my favorite rifles...