The Kimber 84M

[Steve S.]

Sighted my .308 84M yesterday after installing a lighter Leupold scope; to my dismay, the rifle was shooting all over the place - about a 4 to 5 inch grouping at 100 yards - just how I have read that some of these rifles behave. So as I kept shooting, concentrating on my shooting position/ technique, taking my time and making sure that the pencil barrel was very cool before each shot. At the end of the twenty round box, my last six rounds were an inch above bull with a one inch spread - it wasn't the rifle, it was me. I have to remember that this rifle shoots very well - a joy to hunt with with the very light weight - I have to remember that it is just less forgiving than my other rifles.

 

[200Apples]

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Good to hear of the improvement. What were/was your technique? Sled, bags, sitting, prone? Which?

Ever tried a shooting sling? It's not just a carry sling...

 

[Storm]

I have the heavier fluted barreled 84M LPT Light Patrol Tactical .308. From my experience the rifle is a laser beam. You hear varying accounts in terms of accuracy. There are various factors involved. In my case it was finding the right ammo. I tried all kinds of match grade ammo with varying success, none of it too great. Then I went to plain old Winchester X, by far the cheapest I had tried, and the rifle really performed as well as I could ever hope.

I've heard folks rip the 84M. Based on their experiences it may be warranted, but some rifles you have to experiment to find the sweet spot. I guess when some pay that much for a rifle some don't anticipate having to fnd out what works best. I think most shooters know better than that. The OP sure did. Enjoy.

BTW, the day that I selected my 84M LPT was a very good one indeed.

 

[jmr40]

Mine is still under 6 lbs with scope and mounts on it. The rifle is as accurate as anything I've ever owned, but it does require perfect technique. When I bought mine it took 2-3 range trips and roughly 100 rounds down range before I mastered the rifle. I believe it has made me a better shot with anything now because I've become more skilled. It doesn't take much skill to lay a 10 lb rifle on a sandbag and pull the trigger.

 

[redneck2]

I have a couple of CZ's that are now quite accurate. Not so the first hundred or so shots. Actually my .204 was awful. When I saw the first groups ( more like shotgun patterns) I wanted to puke. Now it shoots .4's

I cleaned them both before shooting the first time. Maybe some type of rust inhibitor coating was still in the barrel. Dunno. All I know is that my technique didn't change between the first hundred rounds and the second hundred but the groups sure did

 

[dprice3844444]

you could try a pachmyer decelerator pad and a http://www.gentrycustom.com/ brake

 

[Savage99]

Steve,

I have a number of Kimber 84M's and 8400's. While I have had M70's and others since 1953 the Kimber's are a favorite.

To me a hunting rifle should shoot well with a warm or hot barrel. We might use it that way.

My Kimber 84M Montana 308 is not only very accurate but it stays sighted in because we want to get the game with that first shot from a cold barrel.

Here is how it shot in that test with it's hunting load at 200yds.

 

[Sniper66]

I have the 84M with fluted barrel in .204. It took awhile to get used to it since it is lighter than my other varmint rifles, but it has become my favorite and is laser accurate when I do my part.