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M70 or Kimber as a DGR

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11 September 2006, 23:28
dogcat
M70 or Kimber as a DGR
If you had the choice between a new M70 or a Kimber 8400 in a DGR - which would you choose?
Thanks
11 September 2006, 23:40
Use Enough Gun
Hard decision. I love my Model 70's and have had absolutely no problems with them. I have shot elephant, lion, rhino, buffalo, hippo, crocodile, and a host of plains game and small duikers with them in my DG calibers. The Kimber is a great gun as well. Just a matter of personal preference, I suppose.
11 September 2006, 23:41
sierrabravo45
I would go with the Winchester. They have been there and done that, which is a winner in my book.


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11 September 2006, 23:49
CWW
The current Kimber website lists nothing larger than a 338 Win. Mag, so unless you have some reason to believe that Kimber will offer the 8400 in dangerous game calibers, the answer would be Winchester by default. Of course, the original Kimber did have some limited production dangerous game offerings, but I have read that there were sporadic quality issues there (of course Winchester has as well). I have a model 70 that I like very well, and recommend.
12 September 2006, 01:50
phurley5
I have no reason to dislike the Kimber, I have held one but have never shot one. I own and used two Model 70's in Africa and would highly reccomend them. Mine were .416 Remington for Buffalo and .358 STA for plains game. Both served me well, and hopefully will again someday. wave Good shooting.


phurley
12 September 2006, 05:14
ozhunter
If Kimber bring out a 9.3x62, 375H&H or 416 thumb
12 September 2006, 18:45
Aglifter
Unless Kimber changes their design, and starts producing heavy rifles -- NO! I have a 270 WSM in the synthetic version -- kicks like a mule. They'd have to almost double the weight of their rifles to make it suitable for a large caliber.


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12 September 2006, 19:11
Pathfinder
My choicewould be the CRF M70. I know it works and works well.