I have a Kimber in .338 Federal that I am considering have sent off to accurize during the off-season. Would like suggestions.

I would get a new trigger if it isn't crisp and as light as you want it.

I have a Browning A-Bolt 338 WM and the manual says that the trigger is adjustable from 3.5 - 6.5 lbs. However I couldn't get it less than 5 lbs. I bought some Timney springs that were made for A-Bolts and now I can adjust it where ever I want it. I have it at 2.75 lbs for now and it is much more accurate at longer ranges and only cost me $24.00.

Top of the line trigger is all you need.

You already have a top notch trigger in your kimber....I'm puzzled what's wrong with the accuracy of your Kimber?

kimbers usually have a decent trigger. don't send it to hill country rifles as i have read on their web site they no longer accurize kimbers.

Camdog, Kimbers are known to be finicky. If you handload, work up a load or two, and focus on the variance in OAL. I've found seating depth to be important in getting some Kimbers to shoot. Also check the bedding, several Kimbers I've fooled with had bedding issues, pressure points, or sloppy fit in the stock, free floating and bedding was NECESSARY twice, and done in 4 cases I've been involved in.

A good trigger is always an important piece of the puzzle, but as someone else mentioned Kimber triggers are typically decent. I would look elsewhere unless you already think your trigger is a POS.

Have you tried several kinds of ammo if you're not a handloader?? If not, that is one of the basics to start with.

By the way, the reason the Hill Country guys don't fool with Kimbers is because they could not get repeatable consistent results with them, which is pretty much the rap on Kimbers anyways. I've always been able to get them to shoot, but not that easily, and I only have one anymore--had 4 once upon a time--everyone had a kink or two, in the 2 WSM's I tried, chambers that were not 'polished' according to Kimber...I think this meant 'undersized' in the two rifles I had.....

I copied this from another thread currently on this same forum, it indicates some of the sporadic challenges Kimbers can offer in the search for accuracy...

Originally posted by Oscar Makonka aka BushRat
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I haven't shot my 84M much, only 513 rounds. So far nothing shoots under 2" consistently, average group is 3"-5"@ 100yds. Many types of bullets and weights, powders, re-bedded, re crowned, re free floated, magazine ground so you can close the floorplate without it binding the action, misaligned pillars rebored so that action screws can freely access the holes in the receiver without leaving thread tracks on the interior of the pillars. Mine is one of the most sloppily built guns I've ever owned...
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Good luck to you, and welcome to AR.

I sent my .270 WSM Kimber to Hill Country and didn't really see any difference in the results. Out of 5 shots, mine would put perhaps 3 relatively close together and the other 2 about 1 1/2 - 2" out. Don't even mention barrel cooling -I did that. Even a new barrel didn't totally solve the problem. Anyway, a friend who used to have a gunsmithing business told me to put some pressure under the forearm. I had him put some glass under the forearm about 2" from the end with about 10 lbs. of pressure. He just did this for me about a month ago and preliminary results look promising.
I've fought this rifle & fought it and FINALLY, I think it may be coming into it's own. Don't know your problem with the trigger - mine's fine but I think I'd try some pressure under the forearm first. I'd also be certain to use a bullet generally known to be accurate (read Sierra) when starting to work up a hunting load. Just my thoughts. Bear in Fairbanks

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Originally posted by Bear in Fairbanks:
I sent my .270 WSM Kimber to Hill Country and didn't really see any difference in the results. Out of 5 shots, mine would put perhaps 3 relatively close together and the other 2 about 1 1/2 - 2" out. Don't even mention barrel cooling -I did that. Even a new barrel didn't totally solve the problem. Anyway, a friend who used to have a gunsmithing business told me to put some pressure under the forearm. I had him put some glass under the forearm about 2" from the end with about 10 lbs. of pressure. He just did this for me about a month ago and preliminary results look promising.
I've fought this rifle & fought it and FINALLY, I think it may be coming into it's own. Don't know your problem with the trigger - mine's fine but I think I'd try some pressure under the forearm first. I'd also be certain to use a bullet generally known to be accurate (read Sierra) when starting to work up a hunting load. Just my thoughts. Bear in Fairbanks

This is a good and easy check for your Kimber just add shim (playing cards) under the barrel at the for tip at about 10 lbs of gap (use a fishing scale and a friend) shoot it if not better jerk them out...no harm.

I too am unclear why you need it. If you are dead set on getting it done, Robar Inc. in Phoenix, AZ has done a couple of mine and have done outstanding work. There finishes are very good also.

I have no problem with the trigger, in fact I like it.

I handload and have tried about every combination and get erratic results. Also tried Fusions without much success.

I have placed upward pressure on the forend without positive results.