Shooter McGavin Report post Posted October 16, 2012 Went scouting in 36B on Sunday for my up coming WT hunt and glassed this guy up headed my way. I brought my rifle (Kimber 270 wsm) as well as my sidearm along in case I saw a lion, but mostly for long range fire power just in case of any trouble came my way. I first ranged him at 284 and he had no idea I was watching him. He continued my way weaving through the ocotillos nose to the ground sniffing and rummaging around. He got to 110 yds turned broadside and thats all she wrote. As I walked up to it to check it out, no more than 10 yds away a small whitetail doe jumps up from the tall grass and runs off. Don't know if the yote was hunting her down, but I would like to think I saved her life. Plus I don't need some stinkin predator grubbin on any of my antlered targets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted October 16, 2012 Very nice. Looks like a good sized dog as well. Cant wait for predator season! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkhunter Report post Posted October 16, 2012 You clearly smashed those shoulder blades, only downside is too bad he wasn't farther away for some sweet target practice, congrats to you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reganranch Report post Posted October 16, 2012 Noice! Totally BadA$$. How do you like that Kimber Greg pros and cons? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shooter McGavin Report post Posted October 16, 2012 Hey reganranch, I absolutely love the Kimber. It is a 8400 Classic in 270wsm, very light weight and easy to lug around, easy to shoot and they just look fantastic, very clean looking rifle. I have a Kahles KX 3.5-10x50 scope on it and is crystal clear, great scope. I want to say Kahles is up there with Swaros and Zeiss in clarity. I have had it just over 4 years and have taken 3 deer, 4 pigs an elk and a lion with it. Action is very smooth, no problems whatsoever. I have been toying around getting a Kimber Montana but I don't like that they don't have the hinged floor plate under the stock. I like the way they look and for easy bullet removal....JMO. I can't realy think of any cons to the gun with the exception of not being able to find a synthetic stock for it. I want to be able let my son use this gun next year and would rather have a syn stock on it because of how kids can be with walking and tripping on uneven terrain. You won't be diappointed if you are thinking of getting one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted October 16, 2012 Very nicely done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reganranch Report post Posted October 17, 2012 Awesome thanks Greg! It looks like a solid platform and I've shot Kimber pistols they are top notch quality. Great looking rifle my dad is in the market for a new rifle, and we have a couple 700s but are wanting to try something different. Good luck this fall down there in 36B stay safe man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted October 17, 2012 I have the same rifle in 300wsm and I used it in Africa in 2010 and it worked GREAT! Solid gun, pretty, and functional. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
