It's down to two.

[Mirnyx]

I've been wanting to transition from a worked over 10/22 to a bolt gun. After checking out new rifles and old school rifles, I thought I was settled on finding a 40x until a local shop put a Kimber SVT in my hands.

I wasn't familiar with the SVT and started researching this model. Seems like people love or hate the New York Kimber's.

What I'm after is a rifle that feels full size and has above average accuracy potential. It will be used to punch paper, hit steel, and down small critters. Both the 40x and the SVT fit the bill. I love the idea of using 700 components on the 40x however the SVT is a repeater which has some appeal too. The price difference is roughly $50 so that's a non-issue. Bottom line is I'm struggling to make this decision and I need to make it tomorrow or lose out on the 40x.

I'm turning to the hide for input...

 

[gszeto99]

Re: It's down to two.

If you want to hunt then the 40-x may not be suitable. The heavy barreled version is especially heavy. I have on that has been cut to 20" barrel and with scope, mounts, stock, and bipod weights over 17 lbs (I did put lead shot in the butt of the rifle to balance it out). This is one of my competition rifles and there is no way I can shoot squirrels, coyotes, or any other critters not because it is not accurate but because I don't want to carry the damn heavy rifle around the woods. The SVT on the otherhand is a much handier rifle. I have one and I also compete with it. Accuracy is not as good as the 40-x but with the 18" barrel and such a nice comfortable stock it is also much handier compact rifle good for targets, steel, and for shooting critters. I could carry my Kimber around the woods all day no problem. By the way I have the second version SVT. 1st version is Kimber of Oregon from Clackamas, OR. 2nd version is Kimber of America from Clackamas, OR. 3rd version is Kimber of America from Yonkers, NY. I could be wrong but the 3rd version was also called the K22?

Yes the 40-x is more accurate but if you want to hunt then go with the Kimber which is also quite accurate just not as accurate as my 40-x.

By the way if your Kimber is a Yonkers Kimber then it is a different design from the Clackamas Kimbers. Yonker Kimbers were the Model 84 where as the Clackamas Kimbers where Model 82.

Hope this helps

Gene

 

[CSS]

Re: It's down to two.

I had a Yonkers SVT, it is/was just as accurate as my 40x.

 

[HOGGHEAD]

Re: It's down to two.

If you like the feel of a Kimber. Then whatever you do. Don't pick up a Cooper!! Or you will be saving some more money to buy the Cooper.

It is the only rifle with an accuracy guarantee. And absolutely has the big rifle "feel".

The only rifles I like better than my Cooper's are my old Kimber of Oregon rifles. Which IMO is exactly what the Cooper's were designed from. Tom.

 

[pklin1297]

Re: It's down to two.

CZ 455 with a Manner's stock and eventually the Lilja aftermarket replacement barrel (hopefully in heavier contour than factory).

I have the CZ 455, working on the other two components. It is a very accurate rifle and I love shooting it.

 

[Alderleet]

Re: It's down to two.

Kimber all the way,


I remember reading those had to have a 50yd, 5-shot group measure less than .400, before they let it out the door (with shot group laminated in box).

Also one of the big praises about the action was in inability to deform the bullet tip, since it was held concentric by the claw all the way into battery.

The fit and finish will be leaps and bounds better

 

[longguntoter]

Re: It's down to two.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mirnyx</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've been wanting to transition from a worked over 10/22 to a bolt gun. After checking out new rifles and old school rifles, I thought I was settled on finding a 40x until a local shop put a Kimber SVT in my hands.

I wasn't familiar with the SVT and started researching this model. Seems like people love or hate the New York Kimber's.

What I'm after is a rifle that feels full size and has above average accuracy potential. It will be used to punch paper, hit steel, and down small critters. Both the 40x and the SVT fit the bill. I love the idea of using 700 components on the 40x however the SVT is a repeater which has some appeal too. The price difference is roughly $50 so that's a non-issue. Bottom line is I'm struggling to make this decision and I need to make it tomorrow or lose out on the 40x.

I'm turning to the hide for input...




</div></div>Well, in my humble opinion, either rifle would be great to own, but I would lean towards the Kimber myself. I do not own a Kimber rifle, but there are a couple people I know who own both Kimber rifles and handguns, and absolutely love the things. Considering the one guy, this is quite a compliment.