Originally Posted By: Tim NeitzkeOriginally Posted By: hm1996Kimber rifle quality control/customer service thread:
Kimber Rifle thread
Regards,
hm
Big Deal ! We could spend all day bashing EVERY brand out there !
Everyone has crap from the QC department at sometime.
While I do not own either rifle in question, my son owns two Kimbers (Montana and Caprivi) and the following is his experience with Kimber, both QC and CS. He has recently purchased a Nosler to replace the Montana based on his positive experience with one of Wiseman's rifles in .416 Rem.
Quote:My .458 Lott Caprivi just got back from the factory for a loose barrel band (came loose after 3 shots). I was shooting it off sandbags at 50yds and it wasn't on paper. I suggested that while they had it they ought to bore sight the thing to get it on paper at 50 yds. Got a call back that said "Where is it hitting?" I politely informed them that if it was on paper I would know that, but since it started falling apart after 3 rounds, I had no idea. I did tell them that I suspected it was hitting low, but that's based on a dust cloud, and really unreliable. (This is in part because I suspect they don't know how to take a tight bead given their front sight????). I suggested that the [beeep] thing better be on paper before they sent it back. They were quit polite to their credit.
Quote:I should add. Have a Kimber "montana" in .300 Win. that is awesome. One reason I bought the Caprivi. Now everyone should know that .300 Win. Mags. are finecky on loads (every one I've ever had), and the Montana is no exception. But once you get a load, it shoots.
Quote:Got my .458 Lott Caprivi back. Barrel band appears to be well-secured. As it should be.
They provided a test target with 4 rounds -- noted to have been fired out of a lead sled at 50 yards. It's encouraging. Hope they didn't split my stock shooting out of one of those things. Nothing visible at this point.
They've got two in the same hole right at 6 o'clock (awesome, that's where it belongs) and two creeping up into the bull. It's about a 4" group overall. Which sucks at 50 yards, but windage is good, I'm suspecting pushing the "black" on their part is responsible for the stringing. They did replace the front sight. I suspect it was too high initially.
Do you think their smiths are afraid to shoot their rifles? I'd be a lot more confident if it was shot off a standing bench than out of a lead sled.
Haven't had a chance to shoot it yet. But I suspect I can make it shoot, even if they can't.
I'm not real pleased at being charged $37.50 for shipping a defective rifle back for repair. Not sure if that was from Kimber or Carter Country, the dealer, but that's what it cost to get my rifle back and that kind of chaps me.
I agree that all manufacturers have a few that slip past QC. Not bashing Kimber, but believe this is the type of information OP is seeking.
Quote:Hey all. I was wondering what you all think about these 2 rifles. If it were between the Kimber Montana and the Nosler 48 Sporter,which would you prefer? Caliber isn't a question,just the rifles in comparison. It is to be a dedicated deer,elk,black bear getter. A user, not just for holding a space in the safe. Which one would/did you choose and why?
Regards.
hm