Post by: Utah on January 06, 2017, 04:30:10 PM
Hopefully... :)
Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 06, 2017, 04:47:10 PM
Post by: fisheral87 on January 06, 2017, 04:50:04 PM
Al
Post by: jrebel on January 06, 2017, 05:34:08 PM
Post by: Alan K on January 06, 2017, 06:06:33 PM
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.
Post by: Utah on January 06, 2017, 06:20:46 PM
What cartridage did you end up getting? What bullet/load did ya settle on.
Thanks
Post by: jrebel on January 06, 2017, 07:07:31 PM
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
Post by: Duckslayer89 on January 06, 2017, 07:23:52 PM
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.
Post by: huntandjeep on January 06, 2017, 07:32:51 PM
Post by: firepin on January 06, 2017, 07:45:10 PM
Post by: Duckslayer89 on January 06, 2017, 07:55:22 PM
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
Post by: firepin on January 06, 2017, 08:05:52 PM
Post by: Duckslayer89 on January 06, 2017, 08:33:05 PM
Any chance cleaning solvents got on it?
No I don't use solvents. Straight from carrying it
Post by: huntnphool on January 06, 2017, 08:48:17 PM
Post by: firepin on January 06, 2017, 08:57:58 PM
Post by: Duckslayer89 on January 06, 2017, 09:20:03 PM
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
Post by: Utah on January 06, 2017, 10:25:42 PM
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!
Post by: Utah on January 06, 2017, 10:33:25 PM
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
Post by: huntnphool on January 06, 2017, 10:40:04 PM
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,
:chuckle:
Post by: Duckslayer89 on January 06, 2017, 10:44:44 PM
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
Post by: jrebel on January 06, 2017, 11:15:20 PM
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. :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: 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. :dunno: