IASTClone Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 Wondering if anyone has shot a Kimber Montana in 300WSM or 338 Federal? I am curious as to the about of thump b/c of the lightweight kevlar composite stock @ 6.1lbs (300WSM)and 5lbs(338 Fed). Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterDWL Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 I'ts no more than to be expicted.I have the 300wsm in super america and the 84m my friend has it in the montana i personaly see no difernce in the recoil in the diffrent guns .May i add the montana is a great rifle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aksheephuntress Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 ....the Montana 8400 series is an excellent mountain rifle. I was looking seriously into the Kimbers, before I found my Winchester Featherweight..........There is a little more kick with these lightweight rifles....but that's all in the fun of it, in my opinion.I just wrap the sling once around my left hand, and tuck her in! ......Have you checked out the Kimber 325 WSM???-That would be my choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierbuck Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 It will be less fun from the bench, but you won't notice on game, and you'll really like lugging it around. HB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IASTClone Posted March 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 ....the Montana 8400 series is an excellent mountain rifle. ......Have you checked out the Kimber 325 WSM???-That would be my choice. Can someone tell me about the 325wsm? Haven't heard much about it. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 Can someone tell me about the 325wsm? Haven't heard much about it. Thanks The .325 WSM is Winchester's latest offering in their line of "short fats". It shoots an 8mm (.323) diameter bullet with ballistics similar to or somewhat better than the .338 Win Mag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tped Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 Recoil is not bad on a 300wsm. My Montana was pleasant to shoot. I have another serious issue with it that can't seem to ever get fixed which causes me to say spend the premium dollars on a Sako or other fine quality gun. I will never buy another Kimber - My problem is that with the 3 position safety in the fire position you can not chamber a second round and close the bolt. Bolt only goes about 1/4 turn down and will not close down any further. Back to Kimber twice with it returned in about 7-10 days each time - claiming it was fixed - promptly to the range and same result. I have had it now since November with a very qualified private gunsmith who can't figure it out either. I will not let him modify the bolt in any way to cause a safety issue so next step is back to Kimber with a demand for an entire new rifle. Basically I have a $1000 single shot which I would not have bought the Kimber if that is what I was after. Do a search here or over at accuratereloading.com and you will see allot of unhappy Kimber owners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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