Kimber Tactical
This year Kimber is introducing a tactical series of rifles. These rifles will come in three models.
Entering the tactical rifle market is no stretch for Kimber. Accuracy standards are already exceeded by lightweight hunting rifles, with durability proven in game fields around the world
LPT (Light Police Tactical)
- Black laminated stock with panel stippling.
- Mil-spec Picatinny rail.
- Scope rail secured with HD 8-40 screws.
- Oversize bolt handle.
Specs
Caliber: .308 Win.
Approximate Weight: 8lbs. 7oz.
Overall Length (inches): 43.25
Stock:
Sling swivel studs 3
Front swivel stud only for bipod.
Recoil pad (black) thickness (inches): 0.5 inches
Length of pull: 13.75 inches
Drop at heel: 1.75 inches
Drop at comb: 0.25 inches
Barrel:
Length: 24 inches
Heavy sporter contour
Finish: Matte blue
Twist rate (right hand): 12
Grooves: 4
Fluting
Match grade chamber
Action:
Full length Mauser claw extractor
Finish: Matte blue
Magazine capacity: 5
Pillar bedding
Glass bedding
3-position Model 70-type safety
Trigger:
Adjustable
Factory setting (pull) pounds: 3-3.5
Retail Price: $1258.00
Tactical
The Model 8400 Tacticalâ„¢ .308 Win. is based on the heavier Model 8400â„¢ action with an oversized bolt handle and knob. Specialized features include a heavy match grade barrel and McMillan stock with stippled texture. All metal surfaces are finished in matte black, and the stock incorporates a third sling swivel stud.
I like the stock 🙂
- McMillan A-5 stock with black/grey/green marble finish.
- Mil-spec Picatinny rail with 20-minutes of elevation.
- Scope rail secured with HD 8-40 screws.
- Oversize bolt handle.
Caliber: .308 Win.
Specs
Approximate Weight: 9lbs. 4oz.
Overall Length (inches): 43.5
Stock:
Sling swivel studs 5
Front swivel stud only for bipod.
Recoil pad (black) thickness (inches): 1 inch
Length of pull: 13.63 inches
Drop at heel: 0.43 inches
Drop at comb: 0.38 inches
Barrel:
Length: 24 inches
Bull contour
Finish: Matte blue
Twist rate (right hand): 12
Grooves: 4
Match grade chamber
Action:
Full length Mauser claw extractor
Finish: Matte blue
Magazine capacity: 5
Glass bedding
3-position Model 70-type safety
Trigger:
Adjustable
Factory setting (pull) pounds: 3-3.5
Retail Price: $1836.00
Advanced Tactical
The Model 8400 Advanced Tacticalâ„¢ is also chambered in .308 Win. Primary metal surfaces are coated in the premium KimPro II Dark Earth finish that is both self-lubricating and extremely resistant to wear and the elements. A McMillan fully-adjustable stock with a sling swivel stud and four flush swivel cups plus a premium hard case is standard.
- McMillan A-5 stock in desert camo.
- Mil-spec Picatinny rail with 20-minutes of elevation.
- Scope rail secured with HD 8-40 screws.
- Oversize bolt handle.
Specs
Caliber: .308 Win.
Approximate Weight: 9lbs. 13oz.
Overall Length (inches): Adjustable
Stock:
Sling swivel studs 5
Front swivel stud only for bipod.
Recoil pad (black) thickness (inches): 1 inch
Length of pull: Adjustable
Drop at heel: Adjustable
Drop at comb: Adjustable
Barrel:
Length: 24 inches
Bull contour
Twist rate (right hand): 12
Grooves: 4
Match grade chamber
Action:
Full length Mauser claw extractor
Magazine capacity: 5
Glass bedding
3-position Model 70-type safety
Trigger:
Adjustable
Factory setting (pull) pounds: 3-3.5
Retail Price: $2497.00
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