Kimber Mountain Ascent

[Utah]

Any Reviews by members here?

Hopefully...   

[Karl Blanchard]

Seems to be a love hate. I did not like the one I fondled, but I've never pulled the trigger on one so I can't speak to how they shoot.

[fisheral87]

Not a Kimber rifle fan based on my personal experience with a single Montana rifle in .325wsm.

Al

[jrebel]

I love mine.  Shoots great with my handloads.  Only shot it at the range to date but hope to take my bear with it next year.  Lite..Easy to shoot....Low recoil....Decent trigger.....What's not to love!!  Well other than the price...lol

[Alan K]

My dad owned a Kimber that just flat out wouldn't shoot any tighter than 1 MOA after a ton of hand loading. Had a co-worker a while back that had a Kimber that shot lights out, got his second one and it wouldn't shoot. From everything I hear they are hit or miss accuracy wise.

I've handled the mountain ascent a few different times. Amazingly light, awesome rifle, but too spendy for a crapshoot on accuracy for me. I actually was thinking of getting one for my wife and a kid down the road but finally walked away.

[Utah]

Jerbel,

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

Thanks

[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

[Duckslayer89]

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.

[huntandjeep]

I know 4 guys with the 280AI and 1 with a 308 and they all have no problems shooting 1/2" or less  groups with handloads. I would love to get one for the Backcountry but my Cooper works fine.

[firepin]

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

[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 sticky stuff

[firepin]

Any chance cleaning solvents got on it?

[Duckslayer89]

Any chance cleaning solvents got on it?

No I don't use solvents. Straight from carrying it

[huntnphool]

I've watched jjhunter hit yotes at 800 yards with his Kimber.

[firepin]

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

[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.