Kimber 84m?

[Sneedvegas01]

I was wondering if anyone knows much about or ownes a kimber not just the 84m but all models I've not had any experience with them and don't ever see much on them is there a reason nobody shoots them as much as they do other brands?

 

[Jet]

I've owned three Kimbers, two 1911 pistols and one 84M in 300WSM. All three were great looking weapons with good triggers but they all went back to the factory for issues. The 84M wouldn't shoot inside 3" at 100 yards. I tried everything to get it to shoot MOA. Numerous factory loads, even more hand loads, experimenting with all the variables, different bases, rings, optics, etc with no luck. It was very frustrating. I sent it back and after 4 months I got it back with a note saying it had been re-crowned. Groups got down to 2" average with the best being 1.5". I traded it for a 6" Colt Python about three years ago.

I won't buy another Kimber. Their customer service is not on par with the other manufacturers. Some folks love them but I haven't had much luck.

Jet

 

[th82457]

I have owned 6 Kimber rifles and a 1911 .45 ACP. One of the rifles is a Clackamas of Oregon gun, the rest were Yonkers, New York models. Maybe I have been fortunate, but all have shot well and been stone reliable. Quality has been excellent. It seems that folks either love or hate their Kimbers, but my experience has been positive - however I have never dealt with Kimber's customer service.

 

[tenring]

Ten years ago, I bought a new 84M in 308. It has been returned to the Yonkers plant 3 times. First, borescope found a burr about 2" below the muzzle. They replaced the barrel. Then found that one pillar was set a few degrees off a 90 angle, and guard screws were difficult to get started. They replaced the stock. Finally got it shooting, and accuracy was poor; it blued terrible after a few shots. I loaded 4 in the magazine and one in the chamber, pulled the trigger, and magazine opened, shells fell on the ground. Back to Kimber again. Dunno know what they did, but that problem is resolved. I am handloading for it, and 100 yd. groups are a little under 2". No more Kimbers for me.

 

[nosualc]

I won't buy another Kimber. Their customer service is not on par with the other manufacturers. Some folks love them but I haven't had much luck.

They charge a premium price for a mediocre product. Nice looking, but over-priced bling. You'll get better customer service at your local DMV.

They'll never get another nickel from me.

-nosualc

 

[Savage99]

I started handloading and buying rifles in 1953. I made a complete battery of pre-64 M70's since 1957. Besides target and schuetzen rifles I got a few custom hunting rifles made also. For the forests I prefer my 99F's in .358.

Then as I aged I wanted lighter rifles and also the stainless steel and synthetic stocks became available so new Kimber Montana's were what I got. I have a few 84M's and 8400's.
I also appreciate the control round feeding ability of the Kimbers along with their three position wing safeties that work even better than the M70's!

The Kimbers are some of the most accurate sporters that I have.

I shot the Kimber 8400 Montana 7mm WSM this week to check it's zero. What counts most for me is to have a hunting rifle put the first shot right where I want it. This is just as or more important than 'groups'.

The first shot hit where I expected it at 200 yds. I fired another to confirm the accuracy and I could not see the second shot's hole in the target.

I walked down to the 200yd target and found the second shot had hit the first hole!

Here is the target. It's the one on the lower right.

 

[Sneedvegas01]

How do they compare to a cooper? I've shot coopers and like them but I want somethin different and I don't know many people that has a kimber but from most of what I'm hearing most people don't like them

 

[th82457]

I have and do own both. Both are quality guns in my opinion. Kimber's are generally lighter in weight with a scaled to cartridge size action and a controlled round feed. They are designed as a hunting rifle first, yet good accuracy second, but are very well balanced for a light rifle. Coopers have a heavier 60 degree bolt throw action and generally heavier contour barrels that are more accurate for bench shooting, but a bit more weight to lug around in the mountains. Coopers are closer to a custom gun, but are generally more expensive as a result. I would suggest you handle both to decide which one feels best to you. Like anything else it is not a pure apples to apples comparison. Cooper will make a gun for you in a variety of calibers - while Kimber just makes what is listed in their catalog. My two cents - others may disagree.

Terry

 

[davist]

I have two coopers that shoot any thing you put through them . My brother has a kimber 270 wsm that wont shoot any thing and belive me we have tried every thing