I spoke w/ one of the guys from Boondocks in Eagle River. He explained that they had a customer who procured one in .308 would not feed thoroughly "in some cases". He reported he took it out back and cycled the rifle some occasions w/ the ammo and had no issues....then, it hung up.
I've a mint, extremely good Sako wood/blue 338 WM carbine (like NIB) which is an complete tack driver. It is considered the most accurate rifle I've at any time owned.
I wasn't ridiculous in regards to the .300WSM when I bought it but I really favored the rifle. Now, several decades and critters later, the cartridge is rising on me.
But I wanted a Syn/SS rifle that I could use in Alaska and Africa. 1 I could operate and not be concerned about the circumstances. Even stating that, I am incredibly unique to retaining the rifles in superior shape, but with Syn/SS it will make much better.
Mine has slightly rattle should you shake the gun With all the gun vacant, set a couple inside the belly (like you'd probably while hunting) and it will not make a peep.
this will me a mountain gun of kinds. the remington sendero is one particular large gun. not what im definitely seeking. checked out the vanguards. they seem really because. definitely likeing the sage region offering that they've got. that may be a good option.
Nov 23, 2009 #3 Gentleman thats a true can of worms that you've opened. Do a research of this forum and Other individuals and see what other folks should say about them. I won't be shopping for any longer. My montana was a turd. Kimber customer service will be the worst I have ever seasoned.
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Its obvious that obtaining a poor gun from Kimber is no fluke but fairly the norm...I do not see any value in that!
They can be designed for competition, and also the makers make that very basic. Connect with them and talk to them what they might recommend for your hunting rifle in Alaska, and they're going to issue you to their Grizzly stainless action.
I am hoping to possess a new light weight Kimber 308 in hand by another time I get into the sheep mountains.
brav01 said: If this "correct rifle" should be to be considered a hunting rifle ? The Rem Fluted Sendero will be a tough all around rifle to beat. It is a bit major to be a mountain rifle but around-all it is extremely accurate.
Right up until A budget plastic bolt shroud falls off. Or gets blown off becasue they handle gasoline like crap. or else you get rid of one particular of their chintzy $65 magazines, or you'll need service they usually handle you prefer crap...
The smaller custom stores and what some may well mistakenly check out Sako 85 vs Remington 700 being a manufacturing unit (yet really nonetheless pretty much a store) isn't what the original inquiry is 'very likely' about.