Re: Any thoughts on Kimber 8400?
I haven't owned a 8400 tactical but I did own a 8400 in 300 WSM. Beautiful rifle, handled great, sweet trigger, but couldn't put a decent group on paper. I bought the rifle 4 years ago and spent a year trying to find a load that would group one inch or better. I never had any luck. All loads from hand loads to commercial stuff was always 1.5-4 inches at 100 yds. After a minimum of $300 spent on ammo I sent the rifle back to Kimber, they re-crowned the barrel and sent it back to me with a 1.5 inch test target they shot after the barrel work was done. I again shot more loads through it and accuracy was the same. I traded it at a gunshow for a 6" colt python.
On a seperate note i have had two Kimber CDP pistols, a 4" and 5". Both pistols broke prior to 1,500 rounds being fired through them. Both were sent back to the factory and fixed but I will never use one as a carry gun (no confidence). I sold the 4" and kept the 5". It's a great shooter that is as accurate as my gold cup but I don't trust it.
Of the three times I dealt with Kimber's customer service they were ok but not great. You won't find me paying that kind of money for their guns when I can buy other rifles/pistols that are just as good, more reliable and accurate for a cheaper price.
Rich
