Kimber Of Oregon African 416 Rigby?

[matthew anderson]

Guns International has several Ruger's under 3K and a few Dakotas under 7K.

Thanks SF. I'm not interested in the Rugers, the Dakota we're speaking of is the one listed on there for 6200.

 

[matthew anderson]

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The Ruger seems like a good deal, too bad they are so ugly. There also seems to be a lot of Dakotas around. I like the heym though

Ive had the Rugers, I don't think they are too ugly though they aren't nearly as attractive as the traditionally styled and shaped rifles. They seem to have a tendency to crack, I had a 375 the cracked but thankfully that was back when you could easily find replacement stocks. My 458 never did but I also didn't shoot it much.

 

[matthew anderson]

I appreciate all the help fellas. I've decided to just put that money towards a hunt, 375 will work for now. I've got some very valuable Accuracy International rifles that I may cash in, if i do that ill probably get a double in 470NE

 

[7MAG]

Ive had the Rugers, I don't think they are too ugly though they aren't nearly as attractive as the traditionally styled and shaped rifles. They seem to have a tendency to crack, I had a 375 the cracked but thankfully that was back when you could easily find replacement stocks. My 458 never did but I also didn't shoot it much.

They're reliable but for the money id just buy a Winchester Model 70 and have something that looks good

 

[Louis Toadvine]

Bumping this thread to gather the forum's collective wisdom on the Kimber of Oregon 89 BGR. I've done some searching around the internet and have read some comments about the 89 BGRs sometimes being of questionable quality (namely with their bedding and accuracy?). But other comments stating that the Kimber of Oregon big game rifles are as high quality and just as reliable as the Kimber Caprivis.

Anyone with first hand experience? Anything I should we wary of or look for if considering the 89 BGR? I can't find a Caprivi for the life of me but seem to encounter the Kimber of Oregons more frequently (at least lately).

Thanks in advance.

 

[Luvthunt]

Not to Jack the thread but the Cabelas change not for the good of the customer.

 

[Captain Munro]

Bumping this thread to gather the forum's collective wisdom on the Kimber of Oregon 89 BGR. I've done some searching around the internet and have read some comments about the 89 BGRs sometimes being of questionable quality (namely with their bedding and accuracy?). But other comments stating that the Kimber of Oregon big game rifles are as high quality and just as reliable as the Kimber Caprivis.

Anyone with first hand experience? Anything I should we wary of or look for if considering the 89 BGR? I can't find a Caprivi for the life of me but seem to encounter the Kimber of Oregons more frequently (at least lately).

Thanks in advance.

I am curious as well, as I have seen a few of these for sale in price ranges approaching what I can afford. What would be a good price for what they are?

 

[Muskox]

For the price, I'd spend a couple thousand more and buy a Rigby Big Game in 416 Rigby. The "Kimber of Oregon" rifles use the 89BGR action while Kimber's Caprivi and Talkeetna use the 8400M action. The 89BGR had some issues and the new 84 and 8400 actions seem to be hit or miss on whether they feed properly or hold groups. If you want something on the less expensive end, Sako Kodiak and Brown Bear are solid. You can't go wrong with A Ruger M77 or Winchester Model 70. Although, the newer Ruger is chambered for the 416 Ruger, while the winchester's chambered for 416 Rem. The older model RSM I believe is chambered for the Rigby and a favorite among African hunters. I don't believe you'll find a M70 in the Rigby unless it's been re-barreled.

My experience with the Kimber of Oregon is limited, I have only held one and cycled it without rounds. I will say it felt alright but nothing special, especially for the price.
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The top picture is a "Kimber of Oregon 416"
The below picture is the "Rigby Big Game 416"
.....I think the Rigby looks much better!

they have the same form factor. Rigby is shinier, and made on a CNC machine for 10% of its cost.

Kimber is probably super overpriced not because it is good, because its s rare.