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Kimber Montana
http://www.nosler.com/m48-trophy-grade-rifle
Quote from: ellensburgpo on October 30, 2013, 11:28:31 PMhttp://www.nosler.com/m48-trophy-grade-rifleI'm looking forward to trying one of the Nosler M48 rifles one of these days. Never even held one in my hands. Buddy of mine just bought a 280AI Trophy Grade. Will get a chance to shoot that soon. Sounds awful darn close to that Kimber I've always hoped they would build. Even if they are using a B&C stock.
Sako A7 or Finnlight. Until Kimber gets rid of that barrel taper I'm in the Sako camp. If Kimber would offer a similar barrel taper to the Tecomate I'd become an exclusive Kimber shooter as I am not the biggest fan of Sako fiber stocks. Or anybody elses ugly factory fiber stock for that matter. Sako almost got it right with the Tecomate, but B&C's stocks are all over the place on fit tolerances' and their finish rubs off way too easy.
I shoot better with the tikka , but the X-bolt feels nicer
Does Cooper make a synthetic stock? That would probably be sweet if they do.
Quote from: RadSav on October 31, 2013, 06:48:12 AMDoes Cooper make a synthetic stock? That would probably be sweet if they do.They do, the model 52, but it doesn't come in 300 WSM.
The only issue I had with Browning is the short bolt lift. Not bad, just different.
Quote from: ellensburgpo on October 31, 2013, 11:54:39 AMQuote from: RadSav on October 31, 2013, 06:48:12 AMDoes Cooper make a synthetic stock? That would probably be sweet if they do.They do, the model 52, but it doesn't come in 300 WSM.Guess I've always been too distracted by all the pretty wood when looking at their site. Any idea whose stock they are using? Their website never gives much information.
Quote from: j_h_nimrod on October 30, 2013, 11:11:47 PMKimber Montana I have 4 different 300 wsm's (Savage, Tikka, Remington & Kimber) and my Kimber Montana has quickly became my favorite. The Tikka shoots great as does the Savage. The Remington is a pile and it will be the last one I ever buy. I also had a Browning for awhile and it was a nice gun, but didn't fit me well. If you can afford a Kimber, then go for it. If not, I would recommend a Tikka.
I don't know for sure but I'm curious enough that I emailed them the question. We will see if they get back or not.
Their customer service said the stock on the 52 is made by bell and Carlson.