Jeff Ovington

10yrs have past since I last purchased a rifle for myself.
I'm thinking seriously about a Kimber model 8400 in a .308.
What do you guys think of these rifles.
I've read alot of your opinions on Remington, Winchester, Savages Sakos.
but to my knowledge Kimber never really comes up.
The only thing I know about them is that they are American made and as far as I know are made of high quality steel.
I don't mind budgeting extra money for another year or two if this gun is
worth having.
Thanks for your opinions.

Brad A

Jeff, do you mean the "Model 84" in 308 Win or the "Model 8400" in 300 WSM?

Brad

Jeff Ovington

Model 84 in the .308.
Sorry for the confusion Brad.

Superpig

I haven't fired one but I have handled many at gander Mountain. They are extremely nice guns. The fit and finish is excellent. I've read many threads about these rifles being very accurate. I understand about budgeting your money. I'm a believer in buying something outstanding once and not buying something to get you by until you can afford better. When you buy something to get you by you have to sale it later and take a loss when you could have saved longer and bought what you wanted upfront. If you have the money to spend I would get the Kimber.

bigcountry

Go ahead, a hard working guy like yourself deserves a fine treat like that. In fact, so do I. Get two while you at it.

oldgrunt

Sorry to rain on the parade...but...I owned a Kimber 84M in .308 and have since sold it. Fit and finish was excellent. Very light.

However, I found it TOO light to shoot with the accuracy I desired. Kimber is a good name and I might buy another someday...but it would be an 8400 and not an 84M.

bigcountry

Dad gone oldgrunt, practice, practice, practice.

oldgrunt

I think I've spent too much time shooting bull barrel rifles...the transition to an ultralight was just not for me. But then again, there are probabaly better shooters than me who would love the gun.

BTW...I'm talking 300-500 yards shots in South Dakota. Too much muzzle jump (and me trying to counter it by using muscle) to be a good tool at long ranges.

bigcountry

I totally understand. Just giving you a hard time. For me, physical condition has been the hugest factor. I used to hunt in Newfoundland every year, and getting the lightest stuff possible helped me cover much more ground and hense at least get a shot. I packed around a few bull barrels and won't do it again. I am sure there is a comprimise. I got me a Sako 75 7mmSTW that I believe will be the right comprimise.

Jeff Ovington

The size and weight of this rifle has crossed my mind as well oldgrunt.
I don't know how well I'd shoot this gun under the conditions I hunt either.
I have yet to carry one around for miles and try shooting, let alone pick one up and hold it .You make a good point.
I saw a picture of your Sako 75 you posted on the forum Big Country.
Nice looking rifle.
Might be just what I need, light, comfortable to pack around and a steady shooter.
I'll take a look at both of them this weekend.