Jaredpilot
FNG
Kimber Montana 280 Ackley Improved
5 lbs 6.5 oz on the scale
Titanium bolt handle
This has been my backcountry lightweight hunting rifle the past few seasons. It sits in a climate controlled safe year around. While I have always taken care of it, there are some surface scratches on the stock and barrel from branches and typical hunting and backpacking use. The pictures should reflect such markings but want to be upfront about any imperfections. Great gun but as you can see, it has been utilized as a hunting rifle. The gun has always shot sub 1” MOA and has under 300 shots down the barrel.
I have bedded the recoil lug as I detected a bit of play which did improve the accuracy.
The action is silky smooth but I have had issues as many others have with cycling of the rounds. Therefore, I sent the rifle back to Kimber to have it looked over and it came back clean. I did however at the advice of others replace the magazine spring with a stronger spring (Mauser 98) which has really improved the cycling performance.
I began reloading this past year as the Hornady ELD-X was getting harder and harder to find. It has been a good performer utilizing H4831SC (60.9gr was the best tested), Peterson Brass and 143gr Hammer Hunter Bullets (pictured). Prior to reloading I have exclusively used the Hornady 162gr ELD-X factory ammo which also performed quite well. I have provided remaining factory ammunition I have on stock to provide the new owner with a variety of options.
This should be a great setup for a hard-to-find Montana in 280 AI. I hope the next owner enjoys it as much as I have. Feel free to reach out with any further info or questions.
Includes the following:
New Ammo:
Reloading:
Factory New Ammo $675 TYD OBO
Pictures at the following link:
https://share.icloud.com/photos/0eaQ5EyS-ju6hwjsNB5yP0uPg
5 lbs 6.5 oz on the scale
Titanium bolt handle
This has been my backcountry lightweight hunting rifle the past few seasons. It sits in a climate controlled safe year around. While I have always taken care of it, there are some surface scratches on the stock and barrel from branches and typical hunting and backpacking use. The pictures should reflect such markings but want to be upfront about any imperfections. Great gun but as you can see, it has been utilized as a hunting rifle. The gun has always shot sub 1” MOA and has under 300 shots down the barrel.
I have bedded the recoil lug as I detected a bit of play which did improve the accuracy.
The action is silky smooth but I have had issues as many others have with cycling of the rounds. Therefore, I sent the rifle back to Kimber to have it looked over and it came back clean. I did however at the advice of others replace the magazine spring with a stronger spring (Mauser 98) which has really improved the cycling performance.
I began reloading this past year as the Hornady ELD-X was getting harder and harder to find. It has been a good performer utilizing H4831SC (60.9gr was the best tested), Peterson Brass and 143gr Hammer Hunter Bullets (pictured). Prior to reloading I have exclusively used the Hornady 162gr ELD-X factory ammo which also performed quite well. I have provided remaining factory ammunition I have on stock to provide the new owner with a variety of options.
This should be a great setup for a hard-to-find Montana in 280 AI. I hope the next owner enjoys it as much as I have. Feel free to reach out with any further info or questions.
Includes the following:
New Ammo:
- Hornady Precision Hunter 162 gr ELD-X = 22 rounds
- Nosler 140 gr AB. = 2 boxes + 2 rounds
- Nosler 140 gr AccuBond = 2 boxes
- Nosler 150 gr ABLR = 3 boxes
- Nosler 150 gr ABLR = 14 rounds
Reloading:
- 72 rounds of once fired Nosler brass. SOLD
- 77 rounds of once fired Hornady brass SOLD
- 32 rounds of once fired, sized and primed Nosler brass. SOLD
- 15 rounds of once fired and now reloaded 162 gr Hornady ELD-X (H4831SC) with data sheet (color coded) SOLD
- 49 Peterson Brass (30 rounds are new and unfired and almost all have been primed, 19 of which are once fired) SOLD
- Nosler 7mm 160 gr AccuBond bullets (50) SOLD
- Nosler 7mm 160 gr AccuBond bullets (35) SOLD
- Hornady 7mm 162 gr ELD-X bullets (85) $21
- Hammer Hunter 143 gr bullets (90). SOLD
- 1. Copper Creek 280 AI Modified case SOLD
- 2. Lee Precision quick trim die (new). SOLD
- 3. Redding Deluxe Die set 280 Ackley Imp. (some surface rust due to accidently leaving them in my garage during the winter). SOLD
Factory New Ammo $675 TYD OBO
Pictures at the following link:
https://share.icloud.com/photos/0eaQ5EyS-ju6hwjsNB5yP0uPg
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