Kimber of America .22 Rifles?

RCrosby

October 18, 2015 17:29

Hope I didn't miss something in the previous thread, but I thought that K of A made the K22 rifle. If not them, who? I've had Coopers, Kimber of Oregon, Anshutz and 77/22's. My K22 is by far the most accurate and IMHO the best designed and executed. A rifle worth looking into if you can find one.

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  rufe-snow

  October 18, 2015 18:05

  What are the markings on the rifle? Does it specifically say, "Kimber of America".
  
  When did you acquire it? Kimber of America was only around for a limited time. Circa 1993/1997, I believe.

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  RCrosby

  October 18, 2015 20:22

  Rufe,
  Could be "my bad". Barrel is marked "Kimber MFG Inc. Yonkers, N.Y.
  .22 Hunter". Reciever just says "Kimber .22".
  Always thought there was Kimber of Oregon (i.e. Clackamas) and that the New York concern was "Kimber of America". No?
  Test target says "Kimber Model K-22 .22 Long Rifle"
  Action is similar to some of the early Mausers with centerfire type firing pin aligned with the center of the bolt body and bore and chamber aligned accordingly so the center of the bolt firing pin strikes the edge of the rim. Safety is patterned after the Winchester Model 70 , post '64 style.
  I bought it used, maybe around 2000 or so.

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  RCrosby

  October 18, 2015 20:23

  p.s. Pictures available if anyones interested.

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  rufe-snow

  October 18, 2015 21:57

  quote:Originally posted by RCrosby
  Rufe,
  Could be "my bad". Barrel is marked "Kimber MFG Inc. Yonkers, N.Y.
  .22 Hunter". Reciever just says "Kimber .22".
  Always thought there was Kimber of Oregon (i.e. Clackamas) and that the New York concern was "Kimber of America". No?
  Test target says "Kimber Model K-22 .22 Long Rifle"
  Action is similar to some of the early Mausers with centerfire type firing pin aligned with the center of the bolt body and bore and chamber aligned accordingly so the center of the bolt firing pin strikes the edge of the rim. Safety is patterned after the Winchester Model 70 , post '64 style.
  I bought it used, maybe around 2000 or so.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  (3) different Kimbers, so it's kind of confusing.
  
  1, Kimber of Oregon. 1980-1991.
  
  2, Kimber of America. 1993-1997.
  
  3. Kimber Mfg. Inc. 1997 to the present.

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  RCrosby

  October 19, 2015 04:07

  Rufe,
  Thanks for the clarification. I've been following your posts for some time now and assumed you were right but didn't understand how or why. Should have known. Didn't. Do now.
  Thanks!
  Rob

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  Grasshopper

  October 21, 2015 03:11

  You are correct in that they are some of the finest out of box shooting rifles, the Hunter. I have one but just don't use it anymore but they are very accurate.[:)]

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