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Kimber Mountain Accent accuracy problems
« on: September 25, 2016, 05:17:18 PM »
My wife shoots a Kimber Mountain Accent 30.06 and we cant get it to group.  Have tried several loads (factory) and can't get anything better than a softball size group at 100 yds. Any suggestions? 

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Re: Kimber Mountain Accent accuracy problems
« Reply #1 on: September 25, 2016, 05:23:22 PM »
Check your forearm and make sure barrel not rubbing and then go through it and make sure everything    screw is tight. If that doesn't help swap scopes. 


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Re: Kimber Mountain Accent accuracy problems
« Reply #2 on: September 25, 2016, 05:25:27 PM »
My wife shoots a Kimber Mountain Accent 30.06 and we cant get it to group.  Have tried several loads (factory) and can't get anything better than a softball size group at 100 yds. Any suggestions?

Take it off the lead sled if your using one and just use a regular resting position.

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Re: Kimber Mountain Accent accuracy problems
« Reply #3 on: September 25, 2016, 05:37:44 PM »
My .308 likes light loads ......150 grain bullet.  Try a lighter bullet and see if that helps in the 30.06.  I am assuming you are trying g 180 grain or maybe 165 grain which are very common for the 30.06. 

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Re: Kimber Mountain Accent accuracy problems
« Reply #4 on: September 25, 2016, 05:44:11 PM »
The best so far has been Hornady 125 reduced recoil.  Just tried powershock 150's with no luck.  What's the issue with lead sled??  At this point will try anything.

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Re: Kimber Mountain Accent accuracy problems
« Reply #5 on: September 25, 2016, 05:45:50 PM »
Have you tried the 165s or 180s?  Maybe it likes a more traditional weight. 


Another thought.....are you letting the barrel cool after every 1-2 shots?  These barrels heat up really quick and will effect grouping.  Mine will tolerate a 3 shot group with approx 1 minutes between shots.  Any more and it will not group well. 
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Re: Kimber Mountain Accent accuracy problems
« Reply #6 on: September 25, 2016, 06:36:40 PM »
Yes we have been letting it cool down between shots. Going to shoot off bags tomorrow and see if that helps. Thanks

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Kimber Mountain Accent accuracy problems
« Reply #7 on: September 25, 2016, 06:52:06 PM »
I had to adjust my trigger. It's a wide trigger and it's set pretty heavy. The guns so light and not forgiving at all if your dragging the trigger it won't group

I was shooting horrible groups .280 AI. 140g AB. Adjusted the trigger. Worked on shooting basics and am shooting 500 yards 1" MOA. Best gun I've ever owned.


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Re: Kimber Mountain Accent accuracy problems
« Reply #8 on: September 25, 2016, 07:02:36 PM »
I reschereched  the mountain accent a bunch before I went with a cooper . the best box round that I found from articles was the Barnes 150 ttsx , I'd stick with a 150  and stay away of the super performance stuff .
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Re: Kimber Mountain Accent accuracy problems
« Reply #9 on: September 25, 2016, 07:09:43 PM »
Yes we have been letting it cool down between shots. Going to shoot off bags tomorrow and see if that helps. Thanks

I would shoot my mountain ascent on the lead sled right, then I would take it off the sled, and I wouldn't even touch paper for some reason. Also on the sled, the slightest little tweak or pressure on the gun from my cheek would make it shoot differently. I'm not sure why. I sold my lead sled and have shot great ever sense
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Re: Kimber Mountain Accent accuracy problems
« Reply #10 on: September 25, 2016, 07:21:14 PM »
Thanks Coachcw and Duckslayer I will try both tomorrow off sand bags!

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Re: Kimber Mountain Accent accuracy problems
« Reply #11 on: September 25, 2016, 07:21:51 PM »
I reschereched 

Researched some beers today didnt ya?   :chuckle:

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Re: Kimber Mountain Accent accuracy problems
« Reply #12 on: September 25, 2016, 07:31:28 PM »
Thanks Coachcw and Duckslayer I will try both tomorrow off sand bags!

No problem man. I was so frustrated with mine until i ditched the lead sled. Feel your pain!

Also I shoot 165 grain nosler trophy grade accubonds. I thought about an all copper bullet but didn't think a .308 would have enough zip to really get them to expand but I could be wrong

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Re: Kimber Mountain Accent accuracy problems
« Reply #13 on: September 25, 2016, 08:00:02 PM »
yeah smart phone ish....no drinks yet
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Re: Kimber Mountain Accent accuracy problems
« Reply #14 on: September 25, 2016, 08:52:56 PM »
did you look down the barrel make sure there's no pieces of copper build up in the barrel or anything for that matter. my last Kimber I had shoot like hell. so I sold it and never looked back.

 


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