Kimber 8400 Advanced Tactical, yea or nay? [Archive]

mstennes

11-17-11, 09:30

I have a chance to pickup up a Kimber 8400 Advanced Tactical in 308, it has about 100 rounds through it, the price is excellent compared to new, I can't seem to find out much about them though, and what I do is split between excellent or crappy. This one is about 3 or 4 years old, and has been in a safe since it was bought, they guy told me he sighted it in, but never shot it as he likes his 700 better.

ICANHITHIMMAN

11-17-11, 10:02

I will say no there are better options

C-grunt

11-17-11, 10:14

I have heard they are a nice rifle but has no aftermarket support.

anthony1

11-18-11, 02:23

I'd go with a Rem700 or Savage just for the available parts. You can start with a basic rifle and add whatever you want.

Silent

11-18-11, 09:04

Go with a basic Rem 700 and build up from there.

mstennes

11-18-11, 09:10

Go with a basic Rem 700 and build up from there.

I have a couple built up 700's, I just wondered about it, the guy has a gotta sell it today price, I had kinda thought of passing, now I will for sure. I read on some reviews, their either very accurate, or not, nothing in between.

orkan

11-18-11, 11:25

Accurate is one thing... but a rifle is often a heavy investment. I like rifles with lots of aftermarket options and support.

SilverTongueDevil

11-23-11, 19:13

I say shoot it see if you like it...
If it shoots to your liking and standard then why not.
Or you can buy a Rem and throw cash at to your hearts content.

dieselgeek

11-24-11, 06:20

Humm can you even get bottom metal for this rifle? Or triggers?

Edit, looks like CDI makes DMB for it.

ColdDeadHands

11-24-11, 09:17

I've never shot one but they look good on paper. Guaranteed .5" Groups and tight tolerances. I say buy it if you like it.

dieselgeek

11-24-11, 13:03

Where do they guarantee. .5MOA

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ColdDeadHands

11-24-11, 20:53

I guess it's not a guarantee so to speak but they do say that it must shoot .5 or better before it leaves the factory.

40Arpent

11-28-11, 10:59

When a company such as Hill Country Rifles makes this type of statement...

Due to inconsistent results, we no longer service Kimber rifles. This is not intended as a negative statement about Kimber products. It is merely a decision based on the inconsistent results our Accurizing service has on these rifles.

...well, it makes me somewhat cautious.

ColdDeadHands

11-28-11, 11:07

When a company such as Hill Country Rifles makes this type of statement...

Due to inconsistent results, we no longer service Kimber rifles. This is not intended as a negative statement about Kimber products. It is merely a decision based on the inconsistent results our Accurizing service has on these rifles.

...well, it makes me somewhat cautious.

It could also mean that they can't improve the accuracy much as the tolerances are very small and the rifles are already bedded...

ICANHITHIMMAN

11-28-11, 12:54

It could also mean that they can't improve the accuracy much as the tolerances are very small and the rifles are already bedded...

You will not find a smith that will advise getting one.

scottryan

11-28-11, 15:14

I'd rather have a Remington 5R and get a new stock if you don't like the factory HS precision one. These come with a threaded barrel.

The Kimber brings absolutely nothing to the table.

scottryan

11-28-11, 15:16

I've never shot one but they look good on paper. Guaranteed .5" Groups and tight tolerances. I say buy it if you like it.

My Remington VS in .22-250 can do that.