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Just wondering if you think it's worth the extra cash. Looking at a 308.
Anyone own a Kimber Ascent?
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Gforcetrivers
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Yes absolutely sell your 30.06 and buy the .308!!! No brainer!
120+
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I would if I had one.
predator1
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It’s basically a Winchester model 70 with different features. I’ve got a buddy that has model 8400 that’s nothing short of gorgeous chambered in 7mm WSM. It will stack clover leafs all day long.
As to the OP’s original question. I’m not sure the price on the ascent. But if a really light rifle is your goal. Check out the Tikka T3 Ultralight too. They usually keep them in stock at BassPro or Cabela’s for around $1,000. I love mine.
xbokilla
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More than I wanna spend but got a buddy who has a Tikka UL and loves it.
1wildcatfan
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I'd look at Tikka. I don't know a soul that has a Kimber.
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120+
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That is my goal and I'm currently carrying a Lightweight Winchester model 70 but there's nothing lightweight about it.
I've looked at the Tikka's too but I was curious about the Kimber.
riverboss
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I looked at tge tiki and liked nothing about it, magazine didn't look like it would allow loading very long.
The light weight stuff is OK for hunting but I will never buy another pencil profile barrel rifle, I will go heavy fluted barrel from now on.
The light weight stuff is OK for hunting but I will never buy another pencil profile barrel rifle, I will go heavy fluted barrel from now on.
predator1
12 pointer
Another lightweight option. Savage has an ultralight with a Proof Research carbon fiber barrel. My buddy recently bought one. I mounted a Leupold Vx3 HD 4.5-14x50 Twilight scope with Leupold backcountry rings on it for him. Talk about an extremely light set up! It was around 6.5lbs on kitchen scales scope and all!
RLWEBB
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How about an older Model 7 Remington? You could even change out the stock if so desired. They are great rifles.
Little FR
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Not my review but the fellow is honest about his experience.
www.hunttalk.com
I’m not a fan of Kimber pistols, great when they are great but at the end of the day they are an overpriced, mass produced product. For what they charge, I’ll put the mass produced Rugers against them anyday or spend a little more and get real custom.
Kimber Mountain Ascent Rifle Review (and customer experience difficulties)
Hello Fellow Rifle Hunters, I'm sharing my experience with Kimber to help you decide whether you should invest in one of their rifles or look elsewhere. If you have any questions I'd be happy to answer them. -I purchased the Kimber Mountain Ascent (7mag) with the Optifade Open Country...
www.hunttalk.com
I’m not a fan of Kimber pistols, great when they are great but at the end of the day they are an overpriced, mass produced product. For what they charge, I’ll put the mass produced Rugers against them anyday or spend a little more and get real custom.
120+
12 pointer
Thanks. I don't own anything that expensive so I was wondering what made it worth the money. I've always thought a Tikka would be just as good but haven't pulled the trigger on anything yet. I just want something light to climb with but not looking for something to kick the hell out of me.Not my review but the fellow is honest about his experience.
Kimber Mountain Ascent Rifle Review (and customer experience difficulties)
Hello Fellow Rifle Hunters, I'm sharing my experience with Kimber to help you decide whether you should invest in one of their rifles or look elsewhere. If you have any questions I'd be happy to answer them. -I purchased the Kimber Mountain Ascent (7mag) with the Optifade Open Country...
I’m not a fan of Kimber pistols, great when they are great but at the end of the day they are an overpriced, mass produced product. For what they charge, I’ll put the mass produced Rugers against them anyday or spend a little more and get real custom.
120+
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My son carries a light mountain model 7. Just thought about doing something different. May just get another one of those.
120+
12 pointer
Well I need you to walk with me straight up a mountain, having to grab trees to pull up, about 500 yards and you may change your mind. It's a pain in the ass with a day backpack and sometimes a treestand.
