Is this normal quality of kimber
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Also when called they told me that this gun was safe to shoot but wouldn't send me a statement that it was I'm not sure I can trust this gun having my son shoot it if anyone has pictures of a Montana that doesn't or does have this please send
Interesting! I just checked my Kimber 84L Hunter in .30-06 (rechambered to .30 Gibbs) and it is similar to yours. I have fireformed ~50 virgin brass and shot through 30 rounds without any issues.
I too would like to know.
Be cool if this is their way of extra gas venting...from a hot load....
I don't see it being a hazardous situation...
There are lots of bolts and such that have sections cut out...doesnt make them much weaker....
Question is though....are all those spots in the same area when the barrel is in place...
Unique design....
I don't see it being a hazardous situation...
There are lots of bolts and such that have sections cut out...doesnt make them much weaker....
Question is though....are all those spots in the same area when the barrel is in place...
Unique design....
Mine is in the same spot as the OP's. I don't have a problem with it either. It would have been nice if the rep explained it to the OP better, i.e., it is by design or something to that effect.
I have a new Mountain Ascent waiting to be shot, it is the same.
I have 2 Kimbers from around 30 years ago back when they were in Oregon. They do not have that odd looking defect. Maybe now that they are made in New York it is considered fine.
Its because its made in Cumos state
Sounds good to me but it appears it is ~.250" aft of the front action screw.
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@jmsdad , I stand corrected, I took my rifle apart and the cut is in line with the front action screw. However, the screw is short enough and does not need relief.
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