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Cowboy_mo · December 24, 2010, 10:46 PM

IMO, you're comparing apples to oranges. For the price Kimber should outdo Remington all day long. I don't have a Kimber rifle but I have a Kimber Compact II pistol and I love it. The only thing wrong with it was the price but my wife decided I deserved a great anniversary present and the rest is history.

That being said if I was considering a Remington I would compare it to the new T/C Venture and/or the Weatherby Vanguard. All in pretty much the same price range. I have a Venture in .30-06 spfld and absolutely love it. The first 3 shots down the barrel (Winchester ammo) went in virtually the same hole. I haven't started reloading for it yet but I'm not sure I can improve on the original 3. I also have a Weatherby Vanguard in .270 win and it is equally deadly. Both rifles have 24" barrels which my gunsmith guru swears is a necessity especially in .270 win.

December 24, 2010, 10:46 PM	#19
Cowboy_mo Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,039	Kimber vs Remington IMO, you're comparing apples to oranges. For the price Kimber should outdo Remington all day long. I don't have a Kimber rifle but I have a Kimber Compact II pistol and I love it. The only thing wrong with it was the price but my wife decided I deserved a great anniversary present and the rest is history. That being said if I was considering a Remington I would compare it to the new T/C Venture and/or the Weatherby Vanguard. All in pretty much the same price range. I have a Venture in .30-06 spfld and absolutely love it. The first 3 shots down the barrel (Winchester ammo) went in virtually the same hole. I haven't started reloading for it yet but I'm not sure I can improve on the original 3. I also have a Weatherby Vanguard in .270 win and it is equally deadly. Both rifles have 24" barrels which my gunsmith guru swears is a necessity especially in .270 win.