Kimber 89 BGR (Dovetail)

Sub Categories

Fixed Mounts

Detachable Mounts

Red Dot Sights Mounts

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 89 BGR Rifle Review (Dovetail)

The Kimber Model 89 BGR is a big game rifle that was first announced in 1988 and became available in 1989. There were two receiver versions available - one with holes and one with a dovetail. The Model 89 BGR Deluxe Grade had a round top receiver, while the Super Grade version featured a square bridge/dovetail receiver. Structurally, the rifles are mostly the same, except for the mourning surface difference and some minor design changes. In this review, the dovetail version is presented.

The 89 BGR is a derivative of the 82 and 84 versions and is available with Classic, Custom Classic, and Super America stock styles. Kimber started selling all their Model 82, 84, and 89 rifles with different stock options, and buyers could choose between the "Deluxe Grade" and "Super Grade" stock styles. In 1990, Kimber reintroduced the "Super America" label for their Model 82, 84, and 89 series.

The medium-size action of the Kimber Model 89 is machined from solid chrome-molybdenum steel and features a Mauser-type cone breech system. The rifle's bolt handle is integral, and the bolt head has two rear locking horizontally opposed locking lugs.

Additionally, the rifle features a Mauser-style claw extractor, which allows for controlled round feeding, and a Winchester Model 70-style fixed ejector. Additionally, the 89 BGR comes with a three-position striker blocking safety, steel trigger guard, and hinged floor plate. The trigger is adjustable for pressure and overtravel and is factory set at 1135 g (2.5 lbs). On the rear end of the stock, there is a rubber recoil pad preinstalled.

Kimber 89 BGR Super Grade, chambered for .338 Win. Mag.

Figure 1: Kimber 89 BGR Super Grade, chambered for .338 Win. Mag. (Source: https://www.maynardsfineart.com/auction-lot/kimber-89-bgr-super-grade-bolt-action-rifle_276415AAE3)

Kimber 89 BGR Calibers

The rifle is available in the following calibers:

.270 Win.
7mm Rem. Mag.
.280 Rem.
.30-06 Spr.
.300 Win. Mag.
.338 Win. Mag.
.375 H&H Mag.

The same calibers are available for Kimber 89 BGR Deluxe Grade and Kimber 89 BGR Super Grade.

Kimber 89 BGR Super Grade comes with a square bridge receiver with a 16 mm flat top dovetail which can be used for scope mounting purposes.

Kimber 89 BGR dovetail receiver, chambered for .300 Win. Mag.

Figure 2: The receiver of Kimber 89 BGR with square bridge dovetail, chambered for .300 Win. Mag. (Source: https://www.kimbertalk.com/threads/kimber-89-bgr-in-300-win-mag-clackamas-low-s-n.70657/)

Kimber 89 BGR Dovetail

Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Kimber 89 BGR

Rifles That Have One-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Kimber 89 BGR

All the rifles listed in the category below have one-piece mounts interchangeable with Kimber 89 BGR. 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 89 BGR are:

All rifles with 16 mm round top dovetail

Rifles That Have Two-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Kimber 89 BGR

All the rifles listed in the category below have two-piece mounts interchangeable with Kimber 89 BGR. 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 89 BGR are:

All rifles with 16 mm round top dovetail

Best Scope Mounts for Kimber 89 BGR

Fixed Scope Mounts for Kimber 89 BGR

If you are looking for a fixed mounting option for your Kimber 89 BGR, we recommend checking out these 30 mm roll-off rings made by the Croatian company Rusan.

Detachable Scope Mounts for Kimber 89 BGR

These detachable 30 mm rings manufactured by the Croatian company Rusan are a suitable solution for your Kimber 89 BGR as they can be mounted on the round top 16 mm dovetail. The rings are made from high-quality steel and come with a 10-year warranty.

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