Kimber K-17

The History of Kimber

Kimber Manufacturing was founded in 1979 by Jack Warne in Clackamas, Oregon. Previously, Warne had established Sporting Arms (Sportco) in Adelaide, Australia, after WWII, and later moved to Oregon in 1968 when Omar Industries acquired his company. Initially, Kimber of Oregon focused on producing dependable .22 LR rifles, later expanding to centerfire rifles, pistols, and eventually revolvers.

In the 1990s, several Kimber employees left the company to form Cooper Firearms of Montana, while Jack Warne founded Warne Manufacturing in 1991, specializing in scope mounting systems. Kimber of Oregon was eventually sold to Bruce Engel, and in the 1990s, Greg Warne and Les Edelman, owner of Nationwide Sports Distributors, partnered to revive the company under the name Kimber of America.

Despite rapid expansion, Greg Warne was ousted when Edelman gained majority ownership. Edelman then merged Jerico Precision's manufacturing capabilities with Kimber's dealer network, relocating production to New York and establishing the company's presence in New York and New Jersey. Over the years, Kimber has developed a variety of firearms, including pistols, rifles, and revolvers, as well as manufacturing accessories to complement their products.

Some popular pistol models include the R7 Mako, EVO SP, MICRO series, California Compliant, and Massachusetts Compliant, among others. Kimber's rifles are available in four action designs: Model 84M, Model 84L, Model 8400 WSM, and Model 8400 Magnum. The early Kimber Model 82 rifle was a predecessor to the Model 84 action series. Revolvers are offered in DASA, Stainless, DCR variants, and special editions. On October 21, 2020, Kimber announced the relocation of its corporate headquarters to Troy, Alabama.

Kimber K-17 Rifle Review

Kimber introduced a newly designed rimfire bolt-action rifle in 1999. Initially, the company manufactured models Kimber K-22; however, by 2006, Kimber had introduced four models chambered for the 17 Mach 2 round, known as the K17. These rifles were essentially the same as the K-22 models but were chambered for a different caliber. They should not be confused with the .17 rimfire models manufactured under the 82 series by Kimber of Oregon. Like the K-22, the K-17 maintained some of the typical Model 82 looks but had a redesigned action.

The K-17 features a Mauser-style bolt with a full-length claw extractor and controlled-round feeding. The trigger is adjustable, and factory pre-set with a pull weight between 1360-1580 g (3-3.5 lbs). Most models have a free-floated match-grade barrel, with the exception of the Super America model, which was completed with a matte blue or satin stainless-steel finish. The magazine sits flush with the floorplate and has a capacity of five rounds.

The rifle comes equipped with a two-position Winchester 70-style wing safety positioned on the rear end of the receiver, behind the bolt handle. Later models were produced with a three-position safety. Throughout its production period, various variants of the rifle were available.

Figure 1: Kimber K-17, chambered for .17 HM2 (Source: https://www.gunsamerica.com/943626694/Kimber-Classic-Varmint-17-Mach-2.htm)

Kimber K-17 Calibers

The rifle is available in the following calibers:

• .17 HM2

Kimber K-17 Variants

The rifle is available in the following variants:

• Kimber K-17 Classic

• Kimber K-17 Classic Varmint

• Kimber K-17 SVT

Kimber K-17 comes with four holes on the top of the receiver which can be used for scope mounting purposes. There are two holes in the front and two on the back end of the receiver.

Figure 2: The receiver of Kimber K-17 rifle, chambered for .17 HM2 (Source: https://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-for-sale-online/rifles/kimber-rifles---rimfire/kimber-classic-varmint--17-mach-2.cfm?gun_id=101491470#sm-4)

A: 21.9 mm

B: /

C: 12.7 mm

BHU: 0 mm

Ø: 8-40

R1: R14.5

R2: R14.5

Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Kimber K-17

Rifles That Have One-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Kimber K-17

All the rifles listed in the category below have one-piece mounts interchangeable with Kimber K-17. For one-piece mounts to fit on a rifle, mounting surfaces on these rifles must match in every dimension.

Rifles That Have Two-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Kimber K-17

All the rifles listed in the category below have two-piece mounts interchangeable with Kimber K-17. To meet interchangeability conditions, two-piece mounts must match in all dimensions except the B distance. B distance can vary because two-piece mounts can be installed and adjusted closer or further apart. Rifles that have two-piece scope mounts interchangeable with Kimber K-17 are:

• Kimber 84L

• Kimber 84M

• Kimber K-22

Due to the specific B distance between the mounting holes on the Kimber K-17 rifle, we currently cannot provide you with the full list of one-piece interchangeable scope mounts. Should you happen to own this rifle and would be willing to share more information regarding interchangeable scope mounts as well as some photos of the bare mounting surface, please contact us at info@optics-trade.eu

Your help is greatly appreciated.

Best Scope Mounts for Kimber K-17

Fixed Scope Mounts for Kimber K-17

These 30 mm rings manufactured by the American company Talley are a suitable solution for your Kimber K-17. The rings are made from high-quality aluminum and come with a 10-year warranty.

Order Talley Complete mount

Help Us Build Our Riflescope Mounts Database

If you happen to own this or any other rifle, we would appreciate it if you could help us expand our database by sending us some photos of the rifle receiver (the bare mounting surface of the rifle without the mounts installed). For your help, our company offers a fair return in terms of practical rewards.

Please send us an email for more information. You can contact us here: info@optics-trade.eu