New Kimber Mountain Ascent 799 bucks

[Feral Jared]

Logic would say buy both

It would fit right between the 243 and 7mm hah!

 

[Hairhunter]

…and I already have those. Would make my ARC kinda pointless/ sellable. This is falling into the “by now, sort out later” territory. Holding out for a 6.5 with the new +peak development... is tempting too

Ianpadron, what is the barrel length on the 22 inch short actions, when you remove the muzzle brake,and measure from end of action?

 

[ianpadron]

Update:

Picked mine up from the FFL today.

The Good: The gun looks sweet and the stock is waaayyyyy better than the standard stock. Interestingly, the bottom metal mag fits 5 for me, so that's sweet. Trigger feels good, once I get it setup ready to shoot I'll see if I want to lighten it any.

The Meh: The bolt is nowhere near as smooth as my Kimber Hunter, but still fine.

The Unfortunate: They must have taken a page out of Kifaru's book with their weight spec, mine is 5lb 15oz with the bolt in. It hits their weight spec of 5 lb 6oz with the bolt removed.....why the hell would you do that? I don't think it matters, it's going to be a "Mrs." Rifle primarily, with me occasionally (maybe more than that...) using it as well.

I'm really excited to see how it shoots. The way it holds is a significant improvement with an admitted significant weight penalty.

pics, never seen one in the wild, stock photos online only. Mine doesn't get here until Monday next week.

Ianpadron, what is the barrel length on the 22 inch short actions, when you remove the muzzle brake,and measure from end of action?

To shoulder at base of threads or crown?

 

[Maverick1]

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The Unfortunate: They must have taken a page out of Kifaru's book with their weight spec, mine is 5lb 15oz with the bolt in. It hits their weight spec of 5 lb 6oz with the bolt removed.....why the hell would you do that? I don't think it matters, it's going to be a "Mrs." Rifle primarily, with me occasionally (maybe more than that...) using it as well.

I'm really excited to see how it shoots. The way it holds is a significant improvement with an admitted significant weight penalty.

At 5 lb 15 oz is it going to be a “Mrs.” rifle because it is too heavy for you? (Had to!)

 

[Hairhunter]

pics, never seen one in the wild, stock photos online only. Mine doesn't get here until Monday next week.

To shoulder at base of threads or crown?

Crown,or total length.Thanks!

 

[ianpadron]

Crown,or total length.Thanks!

20.5 +/- from where barrel meets action to crown on a factory threaded 22" sir

 

[Hairhunter]

20.5 +/- from where barrel meets action to crown on a factory threaded 22" sir

O K Thanks!

 

[bascott1]

Update:

Picked mine up from the FFL today.

The Good: The gun looks sweet and the stock is waaayyyyy better than the standard stock. Interestingly, the bottom metal mag fits 5 for me, so that's sweet. Trigger feels good, once I get it setup ready to shoot I'll see if I want to lighten it any.

The Meh: The bolt is nowhere near as smooth as my Kimber Hunter, but still fine.

The Unfortunate: They must have taken a page out of Kifaru's book with their weight spec, mine is 5lb 15oz with the bolt in. It hits their weight spec of 5 lb 6oz with the bolt removed.....why the hell would you do that? I don't think it matters, it's going to be a "Mrs." Rifle primarily, with me occasionally (maybe more than that...) using it as well.

I'm really excited to see how it shoots. The way it holds is a significant improvement with an admitted significant weight penalty.

We need pics!!!

 

[bascott1]

I really think when all these start coming in, there needs to be pics of everyone’s setup. Have weights, group sizes, and what bullet being ran.

 

[S.Clancy]

pics, never seen one in the wild, stock photos online only. Mine doesn't get here until Monday next week.

To shoulder at base of threads or crown?

We need pics!!!

Next to my Hunter....
There is a lot of texture to the this stock, it is so much grippier than any of the other stocks. And the VG and palm area fits my hand perfectly and still allows the Mrs. racoon paws to easily reach the trigger

 

[S.Clancy]

At 5 lb 15 oz is it going to be a “Mrs.” rifle because it is too heavy for you? (Had to!)

Duh.

I really think when all these start coming in, there needs to be pics of everyone’s setup. Have weights, group sizes, and what bullet being ran.

I've got some 140 BTHP loaded up. Hopefully I have a scope and rings in a week.

 

[ianpadron]

Next to my Hunter....View attachment 1078956
There is a lot of texture to the this stock, it is so much grippier than any of the other stocks. And the VG and palm area fits my hand perfectly and still allows the Mrs. racoon paws to easily reach the trigger

That's a beauty, thanks for sharing

 

[gotbull]

Did it come with a 7/16 to 5/8 adapter ?
The magnums said in the specs that they did .
Hoping the short actions do also

 

[homebru.trout]

Well if you don't care about the bag rider config on the stock...there's this one:

https://www.eurooptic.com/kimber-308-win-22-1-10-bbl-84m-stainless-sand-blast-glass-bead-3rd-mag-pro-desso

 

[bascott1]

Next to my Hunter....View attachment 1078956
There is a lot of texture to the this stock, it is so much grippier than any of the other stocks. And the VG and palm area fits my hand perfectly and still allows the Mrs. racoon paws to easily reach the trigger

That looks sick!!! I got that color also. Pretty stoked about the looks. Does the palm swell the same on both sides? I’m a lefty rocking a righty action.

 

[NWBLKTAIL]

Sounds like we need to start a Kimber Addicts Anonymous group.

If any wives give you boys a hard time about your recent Mountain Ascent purchase, simply show her this photo and say "see, at least I'm not like this guy"

Works every time, 60% of the time.

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Gonna be totally honest this picture did make me feel better, I was feeling bad about 4 tikkas. 1 of which was a gift lol

I really do want at least one Kimber, mostly for shits and grins and cause guns cool

 

[jmsdad]

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You're a Kimber addict. I bet you have a couple more not pictured besides the one you just purchased. Where's all the Tikkas?

I have three Kimbers myself. Two 84M Montanas in 223 Wylde and 6.5x47L and an 84L in 280 AI

 

[ianpadron]

You're a Kimber addict. I bet you have a couple more not pictured besides the one you just purchased. Where's all the Tikkas?

I have three Kimbers myself. Two 84M Montanas in 223 Wylde and 6.5x47L and an 84L in 280 AI

I do have a nice Tikka stash on the wall next to the Kimbers, nothing crazy though. 223, 22-250, 6 CM...but all fully tricked out. They are all freakishly accurate, but lack the soul of a Kimber.

A man of exquisite taste with your trio, 6.5x47 in particular is off the charts "cool" factor. I'd love to see that one.