adrian500ne
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Anyone has this rifle? What do you think of it? It's more than twice the price of the Winchester 70 Safari Express, but I do not mind if it's that much better in terms of smoothness and fit and finish.
Appreciate any opinions
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Ripp
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My buddy I travel around the world with hunting has one in .375H&H..its one of his favorite rifles..accurate, nice handling, etc..I have shot it many times, nice rifle..
I have heard in the past their was an issue with them cracking behind the tang over a period of time in the .458Lott version..I have never seen it but read about it on-line..
I have a NEW Winchester in .416 Rem... the Kimber is a nicer feeling rifle but not sure its worth double the money??..I am having the stock redone on the Winchester as it feels like a 2x4 holding it. 
Ripp
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adrian500ne
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Great information. If it's not good enough for + double the price, maybe I'd be better off with the 70.
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Ripp
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Great information. If it's not good enough for + double the price, maybe I'd be better off with the 70.
Oh, Don't get me wrong..its a nice rifle..and think it is still a good deal..but your question was "is it worth double the price?" not sure I can answer that for you..
The thing I don't like about the Kimber or Winchester is how thick they are at the fore end.. I have larger hands but still prefer it not as hefty in that area..like the feel of a Dakota that way..more svelte in that area..
My friend bought his used on-line no less... what are they asking for the one you are looking at?? this time of year you should be able to deal and whittle down that price a bit..IMHO..
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adrian500ne
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I would buy new, online as well. I usually compare a few places and try to get shops to match the lowest price. The 70 would be around $1050 and the Kimber would be around $2500 give or take if I do a good job. I never paid full price as well 
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Ripp
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I would buy new, online as well. I usually compare a few places and try to get shops to match the lowest price. The 70 would be around $1050 and the Kimber would be around $2500 give or take if I do a good job. I never paid full price as well
You headed to Africa??
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adrian500ne
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Alaska, but Africa is in the bucket list.
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Ripp
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Alaska, but Africa is in the bucket list.
Hunting Brown Bear??
Shot my brown bear with a .375 in 2001 ..hadn't planned on hunting one but it just happened ..borrowed the rifle and ammo..ammo was a mixed up bunch in a cigar box..still got the job done however..
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Edited by Ripp (21/02/18 04:54 AM)
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DarylS
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Many if not most .375's put all bullet weights, from 235gr. to 300gr. into about 2 1/2" at 100 yards. Even my .375/06IMP does this.
A cigar box full of ammo should be good ammo if the gun was properly sighted for one of the weights. I found the 235's strike normally, about 1-1/2" higher than the 270's and 300's, in the top half of the "big" group.
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Wanabebwana
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Do not confuse the new Kimber Caprivi with the old Kimber 89 which in my opinion was a much better rifle. I have owned a Winchester mod 70 Safari Express with CRF, (the latest model)in .375 H&H. It is a very smooth action and well designed gun. I find the CZ 550 Magnum with its 5 round magazine a better deal. I have owned 3 of them and they are reliable and tough. They are also heavy which helps tame the recoil. My favorite from the quality point of view is the Browning Safari Hi-Power . I have a .375 and a .458 Win and will never part with them. If you consider one buy a long extractor ( pre '67). They are hard to find and expensive but the very best.
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