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Ripp
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Kimber Ascent--under 5lb mtn rifle
      #221819 - 18/12/12 03:17 AM

http://www.americanhunter.org/blogs/kimber-lightweight-mountain-ascent-rifle-shot-show/

http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2012/01/daniel-zimmerman/new-from-kimber-mountain-ascent-rifle/

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Re: Kimber Ascent--under 5lb mtn rifle [Re: Ripp]
      #221847 - 18/12/12 10:18 AM

G'Day Fella's,

Thanks for that Ripp!
I've been trying to get a close up look at the new Kimber's fluted bolt, without much luck, up until today. They certainly have chewed out a huge amount of metal from the bolt and handle!!!

I was out at the rifle range yesterday with my 6.5x47 Lap, .338 Lap Mag and my Kimber L84 Montana, in .25-06. I was just running in the barrel on this new Kimber and whilst I have Talley steel QD rings and bases in place, I don't have a scope on it at present.
Ripp, I remember you asking me to keep you informed on this (and a mate & customers same rifle in .280AI) rifle's accuracy, we will both have to wait a while on this!
As mentioned above, I'm running the barrel in on this Kimber, with slightly reduced loads but with these loads (and no scope) it is really, a very pleasant rifle to shoot!!!

I'll keep you all informed, on how this and the .280AI group shoot.

Merry Christmas
Homer

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Edited by Homer (18/12/12 07:27 PM)

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Ripp
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Re: Kimber Ascent--under 5lb mtn rifle [Re: Homer]
      #221860 - 18/12/12 02:00 PM

Thanks for the update Homer

I really appreciate it...

Ripp

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Re: Kimber Ascent--under 5lb mtn rifle [Re: Ripp]
      #221940 - 19/12/12 01:36 PM

Me too, thanks Homer.

Next time I'm in town I'll see if the local shop has one on the rack.
Will report back with photos if I can.

Ripp if you get one I want to hear how it does in the field.





Cheers
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Re: Kimber Ascent--under 5lb mtn rifle [Re: tinker]
      #221963 - 19/12/12 05:31 PM

Kimbers are pretty rifles. They are svelte and tastefully finished. They are also light. Many folks cannot control lightweight rifles. They put scopes that haven't enough eye relief, or are just wrong on such a light gun. I know people who own them and many who have complained about them. Purchasing a rifle rest that does everything but aim it and pull the trigger for you does not make it an accurate rifle. That said, a good set of dies, a proper rifle rest, and good shooting technique( hanging onto the forend whilst on the rest, just like you do in the field), will all abet accuracy.

Most of the Kimber rifles that I have heard complaints about were in heavier calibres. There was, in all likelihood, nothing wrong with the rifle. It was the Indian, and not the arrow.

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Re: Kimber Ascent--under 5lb mtn rifle [Re: albertan]
      #221967 - 19/12/12 07:06 PM

Most of the Kimber rifles that I have heard complaints about were in heavier calibers. There was, in all likelihood, nothing wrong with the rifle. It was the Indian, and not the arrow.



G'Day Fella's,

Albertan, I couldn't have put it any better myself!
From personal experience, I do believe this one thing alone (the Owner/Operator) applies to most "Inaccurate Firearms", regardless of it's manufacturer!!!

Doh!
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Ripp
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Re: Kimber Ascent--under 5lb mtn rifle [Re: tinker]
      #221989 - 20/12/12 02:28 AM

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Me too, thanks Homer. Next timeI'min townI'll seeifthe local shop has one onthe rack. Will report back with photosifI can. Rippif you get oneI want to hear howit doesinthe field. Cheers Tinker



In lieu of the current political climate --just picked up a 6.5 Grendel Upper..figured I had better get the goods while I can..figured I will always be able to get a Kimber..

Ripp

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Re: Kimber Ascent--under 5lb mtn rifle [Re: Ripp]
      #222417 - 28/12/12 03:12 AM

I would consider one, if offered in a short action and either 7mm-08 or 260 with NO muzzle brake. I'd like to try the (new to me) 260. I guess my Remington Model 7 is about 1 pound heavier. Model 7 was available at one time in Kevlar (carbon fiber content unknown?), mine is wood.

I don't want a muzzle brakes, ever. They could make that an option or removable.

Edit: I just re-read the links for 3rd time and notice the muzzle brake is removable! Nice feature. And 280 Improved, interesting.

Edited by fourbore (28/12/12 10:38 PM)

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