I was eyeing the GunsAmerica website, and I noticed that there are a few Kimber 8400 long action rifles available in 30-06, 270 Win, and 25-06. I had heard a couple of rumors about this rifle, but did not know that they would be available so soon. Does anybody know more specifics on this rifle, such as magazine length, barrel length, barrel diameter, cartridge capacity, weight, availability of other calibers, etc.? I have handled a few of the short action Kimbers, and I really like their smooth actions, nice triggers, and obvious quality, but short action cartridges really don't float my boat! I may be seduced into buying a couple of these rifles if a montana version becomes available. A 270 or 280 for deer/antelope/sheep and a 338 for elk/moose/bear would cover everything quite nicely.

I have not seen a long action Kimber yet. I was told by a Kimber rep that an 84 long action was planned to follow the 84M until the WSM's became so hot. The 84L got put on the backburner. I personally hope the 30-06 family cartridges are put in a 84L action rather than an 8400L action. The 84 would be lighter by being correctly scaled to the cartridge size. I would stand in line to buy an 84L in 7x57 or .280 Rem.

The 8400L action would be fantastic for the standard belted magnums. I'd also buy a .338 8400L Montana.

I have been waiting on these also. My wife wants a new diamond bracelet for Christmas and I told her I would get it if she would buy me a rifle. The only one I really want (right now) is a Kimber long action. If they are available by Dec. 25????????????????? Then, what caliber?????????? I want a 300 Win. Any hope of one in that caliber??

Just go to gunsamerica.com, scroll down to Kimber of America Rifles and feast your eyes on these beauties!

Oooh, a Kimber in 6.5 Swede would be nice....

No mention on their website at all but that person on GA has 2 of them for sale. If they come out with a LA it will be my next rifle.

I spoke with a tech at Kimber early this fall. He said an LA was coming, and also suggested a .338 stainless synthetic would appear at some point. That is the one I am waiting for.

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Whats the differences between Kimber 84 & 8400?

The Kimber 84M is a mini Mauser handling the 308 family and the 22-250. In the new "Montana" SS/composite version it goes about 5.1 lbs with a 22" tube. The 8400 is a larger action but still a little smaller than most and was originaly made for the WSM's and now a longer version is out. The 8400 weighs about a pound more than the smaller rifle.

http://www.kimberamerica.com/84m.php

http://www.kimberamerica.com/8400.php

If anyone is looking for one on SW Washington or the Portland area Brightwater Ventures in Vancouver has a 30-06 in stock. I don't remember the price. Probably fairly reasonable, though. That's where I bought my 8400.

Jim

Too bad Kimber is not sold very much in Europa.

Seen any stainless 8400 Mont's long actions yet? sheeshs I love these kimbers.

This is a rifle that begs to be chambered in 338-06.

Help me petition Kimber to do just that; a nice lightweight classic styled 338-06 would sell and truly legitimize the cartridge. Kimber is just the company to make it happen. I'd stand in line to buy one.

Here's an 8400 LA Super America offered on GA

I saw a Super America in .30-06 a week or two ago at one of the local gunshops. It was/is a nicely done firearm. For the price I certainly would buy one over a current production M70 Super Grade.

ForestB, don't be carelessly posting pictures like that on the internet. When Kimber ran their special edition 8400's with the french walnut stocks it was more than I could resist, and I'm afraid that I can't resist a Super America much longer. I'm trying to be strong and wait for a .338 Montana.

A Montana in .338-06 would be close to perfect for my hunting and I hope they build this, these are intriguing rifles and show that good American gunmaking is not dead yet, thankgawd.

I had a Kimber 84M in .308. That little bastard was a serious nice shooting rifle.

I am trying my very hardest to contain myself on a new .30-06 if they do indeed come out with this rifle in .338 I'll be helpless all self control will destroyed.

I have to join the choir. Those Kimber rifles have som handsome lines. Beautiful pictures of the Super America.

Johannes

Yeah... wait till you get your hands on one... you will crap ninja throwing stars (again). I am onto 2 short actions... one will be a 250 savage... I am working on it.
Imagine a 30-06 or a 270... how sweet would that be?

I sent a note to Kimber begging for a 338-06 and here's the reply I got:

"At this point in time we have no immediate plans to offer the 338-06 as one of our calibrations. I appreciate your interest and I will pass the request along."

It's going to take more voices to give them a wake-up call to the opportunity. Call and write.

Someone at Kimber told me that he liked the 358 Win. That was a while back and they have not introduced it.

Keep in mind that Kimber will chamber the 8400's in 338 WM so a 338-06 would be sort of redundant at least to me. While I don't like belted rounds all that much the 338 WM is established and it would weigh the same as anything on the 06 case. This is a generality as I think, but am not positive that the standard cartridges will have 24" barrels and the magnums 26 inchers.

As to those pretty walnut stocked Kimbers I bought a couple before the Montanas came out and they are lighter than a Winchester but I have plenty of wood and blue from way back. It's the Montanas that are unique to me as I had only one SS/Composite rifle before they came out. So thats where my interest in Kimber rifles is at present.

I have three Montanas now and until I get a golf bag with wheels to carry three or more rifles I really don't think I am going to buy many more. Well not at least tonight.

Apart from other belted mags, we'll for sure see a 375 H&H.

I like the Montana version best. My gripe is the perch belly in the stock. I really wish they'd used stainless bottom metal.

Also, the LOP is going to 13 3/4 which is too long for me... oh well. 13 1/2 is just right.

Unfortunately I'll have to go a different route for a synthetic stocked, stainless rifle.

I saw the long action Kimbers on a dealer's price list yesterday. About $2000 MSRP for a Superamerica. Calibers included .300 Win Mag.

Does anyone know when they will be supposedly be available in retail stores?

I talked with a Kimber rep yesterday. He said the Montana's should be available mid to late spring, and that included the magnum chamberings. I have seen a few '06's available with wood stocks already. I'm planning to jump on the first .338 Montana I find.