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    Posted: March/11/2009 at 21:49
Cant decide between the Kimber Varmint, 24 inch barrel vs. Kimber Pro-Varmint 22 inch barrel.

And scopes between the 4x16 burris signature ballistic mil dot or Leupold 4X14 Varmint reticle....

Looking for suggestions...or just flip a coin?
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Urimaginaryfrnd Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March/15/2009 at 00:31

The coin toss is the preferred method but I'd say since we are talking Varmit rifles you might enjoy a shorter barrel.  I have had a couple of 20 in barrel Savage 10PF rifles in different calibers .223  .308 and the shorter barrel was nice as far as being a little more portable easier to get turned around in a vehicle or blind so I'm thinking I would go 22 in rather than 24.  As for the scopes I'm thinking I would want something with target knobs to dial in correction. You can do that with the Leupold Custom shop for just a tad more money. There are however a couple of scopes that have target type knobs and really good glass that are close to the same price range and well worth considering.

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote 3_tens Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: April/15/2009 at 13:43
What caliber are you looking at in the Kimber? Of the 2 scopes mentioned it would make a difference. The Burris is geared more for a 100 yd zero where the Leupold sights zero at 200 yds. for the tables used.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Dale Clifford Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: April/15/2009 at 20:40
the pro is more of a walking or carrying gun as in high country marmots, which is what I use it for, in .223 and with the tighter twist shoots 69 gr smk best. The 4.5x14 leo var. recticle is a great choice.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote onpoint225 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: April/15/2009 at 21:05
Thanks.  I opted for the leupold 4.5x14 with Varmint reticle...so far, great scope
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Easy2 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: April/16/2009 at 17:22
    I have seen a lot of complaints on the boards of kimbers not shooting well. In that price range
you may consider a sako or a used cooper if made in the caliber you want. I like lupys well enough
but other than resale the burris is probably a better value these days. I have a 4.5x14x40 ao 30mm on order right now from leupold.
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