Kimber Mountain Ascent

[Duckslayer89]

How long have you had it? Have you talked to Kimber.

I've had it for two and a half years I believe now, I tried to talk to Kimber but the waiting list on their customer service phone line is ridiculous and I still haven't made it through

[Utah]

Jerbel,

What cartridage did you end up getting?   What bullet/load did ya settle on.

Thanks

.308 Winchester, 150 grain accubond 44 grains of varget.  Here is my post about the rifle / load data. 

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,197222.msg2617828.html#msg2617828

Jerbel,

Thanks for the link!

[Utah]

Have a 280AI and very happy with it, groups good with hand loads. Carries nice, I do have some wear marks after 1 season.

I have more then wear marks. The whole sticky finish is peeling off the gun. I'm not worried about it but would really like just a textured finish on the stock instead of the fancy  stuff

must be why they came out with this

http://www.kimberamerica.com/mountain-ascent-moss-green-308

[huntnphool]

Jerbel,

What cartridage did you end up getting?   What bullet/load did ya settle on.

Thanks

.308 Winchester, 150 grain accubond 44 grains of varget.  Here is my post about the rifle / load data. 

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,197222.msg2617828.html#msg2617828

Jerbel,

 

[Duckslayer89]

Have a 280AI and very happy with it, groups good with hand loads. Carries nice, I do have some wear marks after 1 season.

I have more then wear marks. The whole sticky finish is peeling off the gun. I'm not worried about it but would really like just a textured finish on the stock instead of the fancy  stuff

must be why they came out with this

http://www.kimberamerica.com/mountain-ascent-moss-green-308

Damnit. I'm sending my stock in

[jrebel]

Jerbel,

What cartridage did you end up getting?   What bullet/load did ya settle on.

Thanks

.308 Winchester, 150 grain accubond 44 grains of varget.  Here is my post about the rifle / load data. 

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,197222.msg2617828.html#msg2617828

Jrebel how is the finish on your gun holding up?

Looks like they have a 6.5 creedmoor now.

My finish is holding up nice, but It has seen very little field use.  I have owned it for about 1.5 years now and have only taken it hunting a couple times.  I only take it when I don't want to carry my .270 or 45-70.      I am really going to force myself to take it out more this year....I just have a ton of confidence in my .270 so it is the rifle I always grab.  Sounds dumb beings the .308 shoots as good and is lighter.