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Wincherster Model 70 Super Grade or Kimber

Barbecue
Hello, I am having a difficult time deciding between these two rifles. The Kimber 8400 classic has nice wood, but also has a bolt handle that is screwed on to the bolt rather than made in one piece with the bolt like the Winchester. The Kimber has a two piece trigger guard and box magazine assembly, unlike the one piece unit of the Winchester. The Kimber does have a button rifled barrel as opposed to the cold hammer forging of the Winchester, but then Weatherby cold hammer forges theirs too. Both rifles are available in the 270 wsm caliber so thats not an issue. Price is about the same too. Is there anyone out there with enough experience with both rifles to help me make a well informed decision?
Thanks, Barbecue [8D]
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  • Sage
    They are both fine rifles for the money. I have the USRA Super Grade and a buddy of mine has the Kimber. Accuracy is about the same.Fit and finish on his may be a bit better. Action on mine is smoother(but has been shot more) In my opinion its a toss up. (But of course I like my rifle better) One thing to think about, does Kimber(Kimber Manufacturing inc,Yonkers NY, formerly Kimber of America,inc., formerly Kimber of Oregon, inc) want to sell rifles or does it want to sell pistols, and will the company be here, to stand behind their products, at all in the years to come?
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  • Ray Boone
    I fit only half of your specs- while I have no direct experience with the Kimber, I have years of experience with the M70, both in pre-64 models and with the present Classic style, of which I have one in Super Grade. It's somewhat different from the current SGs, it was in that first run when SGs were introduced in the 80's. It was a 338 and it has worked as well as anyone could ask; the only thing I have against it is that it isn't as experienced as my 1960 Alaskan.
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