Kimber 84

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 of Oregon Model 84 Rifle Review

The Kimber of Oregon 84 rifle is a small Mauser-type action rifle that was specifically designed for the .223 Rem. cartridge, and later expanded to other cartridges. It was designed in Oregon in the mid-80s and remained in production until 1991. The rifle is built on a solid steel bar stock, with a receiver diameter the same as the 82 model.

The bolt features two head locking lugs and a Mauser-style claw extractor, with controlled feeding of the cartridge. The floorplate and trigger guard are made of high-quality steel, with a magazine capacity of 5 rounds. There is a rocker-style safety lever positioned on the rear end of the receiver behind the bolt handle that can also be found on model 82. The trigger of the Model 84 is fully adjustable for the weight of the pull. Several variants of the rifle are available that come with various stock shapes and are chambered for different calibers.

It's important to note that the 84 model should not be confused with the newer 84L and 84M models made by Kimber America in later years of production. The 84 model was later developed into the 89 BGR model, which was chambered for larger centerfire calibers.

Kimber Model 84, chambered for .223 Rem.

Figure 1: Kimber of Oregon Model 84, chambered for .223 Rem. (Source: https://stevebarnettfineguns.com/kimber-rifles-for-sale/kimber-of-oregon-model-84-super-america-223-rem)

Kimber of Oregon Model 84 Calibers

The rifle can be chambered for the following calibers:

.17 Rem.
.221 Fireball
.222 Rem.
.222 Rem. Mag.
6x45
6x47

Kimber of Oregon Model 84 Variants

The rifle is available in the following variants:

Kimber of Oregon Model 84 Classic
Kimber of Oregon Model 84 Cascade
Kimber of Oregon Model 84 Custom Classic
Kimber of Oregon Model 84 Super America
Kimber of Oregon Model 84 Barreled Action

Kimber of Oregon Model 84 receivers come with round top 11 mm dovetail grooves which can be used for scope mounting purposes.

Kimber Model 84 receiver, chambered for .223 Rem.

Figure 2: The receiver of Kimber of Oregon Model 84, chambered for .223 Rem. (Source: https://www.icollector.com/Kimber-of-Oregon-Model-84-Super-America-Bolt-Action-Rifle_i38670255)

Kimber Model 84, chambered for .223 Rem.

Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Kimber of Oregon Model 84

Rifles That Have One-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Kimber of Oregon Model 84

All the rifles listed in the category below have one-piece mounts interchangeable with Kimber of Oregon Model 84. For one-piece mounts to fit on a rifle, mounting surfaces on these rifles must match in every dimension. Rifles that have one-piece scope mounts interchangeable with Kimber of Oregon Model 84 are:

All rifles with 11 mm round top dovetail

Rifles That Have Two-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Kimber of Oregon Model 84

All the rifles listed in the category below have two-piece mounts interchangeable with Kimber of Oregon Model 84. 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 of Oregon Model 84 are:

All rifles with 11 mm round top dovetail

Best Scope Mounts for Kimber of Oregon Model 84

Fixed Scope Mounts for Kimber Model 84

These 30 mm rings manufactured by the American company BKL are a suitable solution for your Kimber Model 84 as they can be mounted on the round top 11 mm dovetail. The rings are made from high-quality aluminum and come with a two-year warranty.

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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.

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