Kimber 84m classic .308 Opinions

[GrayStangGT]

I'm looking at one of these used. Has anyone here personally shot one or owned what? If so what did you think about it? Just looking at internet reviews most seem to like the rifle, but feel it falls a little short in accuracy.

I plan on using it for deer season, and the only time it will see at the "range" would be to sight it in.

[BlackGT]

How much you looking to spend on a dedicated deer rifle with optics?

[dee]

Their nice but a lot of the people I've talked to they either shoot lights out or mediocre. Unless it's a superb deal is look elsewhere.

[Moose242]

I have a Kimber 8400 in 300WSM. Kimber makes a rifle that has all the features I find desirable in a hunting bolt action;

Cock-on-open
3 position safety
Mauser 98 derived action
Mauser claw extractor
Bolt removal button other than the trigger
Incredibly light weight
Short bolt throw
Factory Pachmayr pad
Adjustable trigger


I have a Leupold VXIII on it and at 100 yards it will group about 1-1.5 inches. I like it, but even with the recoil pad the 300wsm will wear you out quick. Luckily I only shoot it two or three times a year.

[BlackGT]

My Tikka T3 Lite in .308 has made for a very nice deer rifle for the past 6-7 years. Topped it with Leupold 4-12x40 glass and haven't missed any animal i've shot at with it. Guaranteed 3-shot, 1 inch groups with factory ammo. Has to shoot this before they will let it leave the factory. Buttery Smooth bolt, and excellent adjustable trigger.

[Sleeper]

Off the shelf tikka will shoot better, but it wont look as good. If you dont have confidence in your hunting rifle. you will miss.

[BlackGT]

Off the shelf tikka will shoot better, but it wont look as good. If you dont have confidence in your hunting rifle. you will miss.

Agreed on the looks, but to me, a hunting rifle should be one that you are not afraid to get scratched or dinged up and can trust to be accurate when that shot of a lifetime presents itself...

[dee]

I have a Kimber 8400 in 300WSM. Kimber makes a rifle that has all the features I find desirable in a hunting bolt action;

Cock-on-open
3 position safety
Mauser 98 derived action
Mauser claw extractor
Bolt removal button other than the trigger
Incredibly light weight
Short bolt throw
Factory Pachmayr pad
Adjustable trigger


I have a Leupold VXIII on it and at 100 yards it will group about 1-1.5 inches. I like it, but even with the recoil pad the 300wsm will wear you out quick. Luckily I only shoot it two or three times a year.

I don't think the 84 series has a shorter bolt throw.

OP I would look at a FN built Winchester M70 built in South Carolina the, BrowningX bolt, or Sako line of hunting rifles. The Winchester offers controlled round feed like the Kimber with a 1 MOA or better accuracy guarantee, the Browning and Sako both offer shorter bolt throws and a factory DBM option.

[Sleeper]

Agreed on the looks, but to me, a hunting rifle should be one that you are not afraid to get scratched or dinged up and can trust to be accurate when that shot of a lifetime presents itself...

This why i own a tikka. Its one of the best out of the box beater guns you can get.

[GrayStangGT]

From the sounds of it I may shoot the guy a lowball offer and if he takes it fine if not I will just keep looking for a deal on something else. He is asking $900 for it, which I thought was a little high for a used gun(30rds) with a couple of "light scratches".

I don't need the gun, I've got several rifles that are good for deer. I've just never owned a highish end bolt action with a nice wood stock, so I've been keeping my eye out for a deal on one. Mainly I've been looking for a Sako, TC Icon or A-bolt.

If I don't find one I can always pull out the trusty old 700 30-06 or DPMS 308.

[Moose242]

I've just never owned a highish end bolt action

Even if you bought this gun, you still wont have.

[GrayStangGT]

Even if you bought this gun, you still wont have.

I realize your opinion of high end and mine are different, how about a $1000-$2000 bolt action not including optics. Is that specific enough? By highish I was implying not a 700 with a synthetic stock, just a nice gun with decent looking wood. Some day when I'm balling out of control I'll drop money on a real high end gun, but no need for that at this point in my life.

[Sleeper]

Real Wood or laminate?

[BlackGT]

Most of the Real Beautiful guns are in the hands or collectors not to be seen again for a long time...

[CJ]

make and finish your own stock, it isn't that difficult, you only need a few tools.