Kimber Advanced Tactical SOC II

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 Advanced Tactical SOC II

The Kimber Advanced Tactical SOC II is a push-feed bolt-action tactical-style rifle designed for military and law enforcement. The SOC acronym stands for Special Operations Capable - a military term that has been used for several decades to describe firearms that can support special operations missions.

Inspired by Remington-style actions, the Kimber Advanced Tactical SOC II features a round body and a non-rotating extractor. The rifle comes equipped with a five-round AICS detachable box magazine.

Although the action is Remington-style one, it has some tactical features to it, like an oversized tactical bolt knob and longer bolt handle. The three-position M-70 style safety mechanism which can be found on most other Kimber rifles is positioned on the rear end of the receiver behind the bolt handle. The forward position serves as the "fire" setting, the middle position functions as the "safe" setting, and the third position locks the bolt.

The single-stage trigger is adjustable for weight but comes factory pre-set at approximately 1587 g (3.5 lbs). The rifle is available in two calibers - .308 Win. or 6.5 Creedmoor - and features a stainless-steel action and barrel with a length of 559 mm (22-inch).

The buttstock of the Kimber Advanced Tactical SOC II can be folded 180 degrees. On top of the receiver, there is a Picatinny rail that can be used for scope mounting purposes. Additionally, there is a Picatinny rail on the lower front end of the forearm, suitable for mounting accessories.

Kimber Advanced Tactical SOC II, chambered for .308 Win.

Figure 1: Kimber Advanced Tactical SOC II, chambered for .308 Win. (Source: https://www.eurooptic.com/Kimber-8400-Advanced-Tactical-SOC-II-FDE-3000856.aspx)

Kimber Advanced Tactical SOC II Calibers

The rifle can be chambered for the following calibers:

.308 Win.
6.5 Creedmoor

Kimber Advanced Tactical SOC II Variants

Kimber ADVANCED TACTICAL SOC II (SG)
Kimber ADVANCED TACTICAL SOC II (FDE)

Kimber Advanced Tactical SOC II comes with a Picatinny rail on the top of the receiver which can be used for scope mounting purposes.

Kimber Advanced Tactical SOC II receiver, chambered for .308 Win.

Figure 2: The receiver of Kimber Advanced Tactical SOC II, chambered for .308 Win. (Source: https://www.eurooptic.com/Kimber-8400-Advanced-Tactical-SOC-II-SG-3000858.aspx)

Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Kimber Advanced Tactical SOC II

Rifles That Have One-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Kimber Advanced Tactical SOC II

All the rifles listed in the category below have one-piece mounts interchangeable with Kimber Advanced Tactical SOC II. 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 Advanced Tactical SOC II are the following:

All rifles featuring Picatinny rail for mounting purposes

Rifles That Have Two-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Kimber Advanced Tactical SOC II

All the rifles listed in the category below have two-piece mounts interchangeable with Kimber Advanced Tactical SOC II. 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 Advanced Tactical SOC II are:

All rifles featuring Picatinny rail for mounting purposes

Best Scope Mounts for Kimber Advanced Tactical SOC II

Fixed Scope Mounts for Kimber Advanced Tactical SOC II

If you are looking for a fixed mounting solution to install on your Kimber Advanced Tactical SOC II, we recommend this mono-block mount for Picatinny manufactured by the Swedish company Spuhr. It is made of high-quality aluminum and comes with a two-year warranty.

Detachable Repeatable Scope Mounts for Kimber Advanced Tactical SOC II

We recommend this mono-block mounting solution manufactured by the Swedish company Spuhr that provides the user with the flexibility of easily attaching and detaching an optic without any tools and retaining zero at the same time.

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