Caliber Choice - Kimber Mnt Accent

[Curvebow]

Personally, I would go for the 280 AI. Why? Because hardly anyone else has one! I think the 280 is a very much overlooked caliber, capable of doing anything that a 270 or '06 can do. Plus I'm a 7mm fan. My go to deer rifle is a 7mm-08, a 30 year old Remington Model 7FS that rivals the Kimber for weight. I chose the 7mm-08 because back then it was new and different, plus the rifle wasn't available in 284 Winchester!

TO answer one question from above about ammo prices - 270 and 30-06 can be bought cheaper because they are much more popular than the 7mm-08. It doesn't make them any better ballistically, just cost less. Its all personal preference.....

 

[justdada]

I'm moving closer to taking the lifer route also, but do any of you know the expected wait for an ascent in 308 win?

 

[ShootsManyBullets]

I went lifer this year and got the Cimarron and couldn't be happier. I own some lightweight rifles and would say you can't really go wrong with the 280, the 7mm-hunttallk or the 300wsm

If it were me I'd go with a light recoiling 7mm class or a 270 and call it good. You've already got a cannon in the safe so you should be set.

 

[MinnesotaHunter]

I'm moving closer to taking the lifer route also, but do any of you know the expected wait for an ascent in 308 win?

I just did the life membership for the 7mm-08 Thursday, and they said 3-5 weeks.

 

[Flatrock]

the 7mm-hunttallk.

Lol. That's hilarious. And totally accurate. That should be the official caliber of this forum.

 

[ewludwig]

I did the life membership this summer and picked .308. Received it in about two-three weeks. I just sent it back to Kimber due to a poor dip job on the Sitka camo. Overall happy with form and function. I like the range of bullet weights I can run through it. After carrying it in MT this year, there is no doubt it will be my go to rifle.

I handled a .300 WIN at Scheels. It is heavier and didn't feel as balanced. I would def recommend short action caliber.

 

[ewludwig]

FYI.....just got my rifle back from Kimber. They put a new stock on it and fired 5 rounds as part of the QC process. While I would have preferred they got the stock right from the get go, I can't complain about their service and turn-around time fixing their mistake.

 

[Deleted member 18333]

I just did the life membership for the 7mm-08 Thursday, and they said 3-5 weeks.

My rifle showed up right before New Years. Right at 3 weeks. I mounted a Leupold vx3i 4.5-14 cds on it just the other day. Headed to the range this weekend.

 

[Josh Kuntz]

If weight is important, I believe the .308 comes in at 4 lbs and 13 oz. All others are 5 lbs and 5oz.

Thanks for the BHA life membership!

 

[brymoore]

Kimber offers the Mountain Ascent in 6.5 CM.

 

[freebird63]

For me it would be hands down 280AI. I love the 7MM also and see so many do not like the belted case.

 

[Hatchie Dawg]

I'm glad I ran into this thread. I've been wrestling with a new gun decision. Been looking at rifles realistically in my price range mainly the Tikka T3X Superlite and the Kimber Hunter in 7/08, 280AI, then the 270. I would occasionally dream about a Kimber Mountain Ascent. I'll make the purchase through Cabelas as I have over 600 points.

This thread has made up my mind in two areas. I am going to bite the bullet go all in with the Mountain Ascent and it will be in 7/08. I'll have to sell a rifle to finance the difference but the Mountain Ascent will be in a whole new class for me as far as weight goes. I will use it out west for elk and antelope and around home for deer. Out west I have been hunting DIY high and steep and around home I hunt deep into public swamps ( sometimes a two boat trip) , so a light, weather proof gun should be the ticket.

I don't sell many guns and I killed my first bull with the one I am going to get rid of but I am comfortable on the decision. Been grinding the options in my mind for a while.

I see no 7/08 in Cabelas' offering so maybe 270/280AI or with that weight back where I was...wondering.

Thanks guys

HD