Kimber 84M

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 84M Rifle Review

The Kimber 84M is a bolt-action rifle presented in 2001 that was designed on a basis of the pre-64 Winchester 70 model. It features a blade-style ejector and Mauser 98-style controlled-round feeding with dual locking lugs and a third on the root of the bolt’s handle. Please note that the Model 84M should not be confused with the earlier versions of Kimber of Oregon Models 84. The 84M and Kimber 84L are newer models manufactured by Kimber America.

The safety is a traditional 3-position version of the Model 70 type, with the lever positioned on the rear end of the bolt. When the safety is in the full rearward position, the bolt is locked and a cartridge cannot be removed. Both wooden and polymer stocks are available for the rifle, depending on the variant.

The magazine can hold up to three rounds and the floorplate is released by pressing the button on the front end of the trigger guard. A single-stage trigger mechanism is set at the factory for the pull weight of approximately 1701 g (3.7 lbs) and is fully adjustable for overtravel, depth of sear engagement, and weight of pull. It is available in different configurations, including Light Sporting, Varmint, and Heavy Barrel versions.

Kimber 84M, chambered for .308 Win.

Figure 1: Kimber 84M, chambered for .308 Win. (Source: https://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-for-sale-online/rifles/kimber-rifles/kimber---84m-classic----308-win-caliber.cfm?gun_id=101225120)

Kimber 84M Calibers

The rifle is available in the following calibers:

.204 Ruger
.223 Rem.
.22-250 Rem.
6.5 Creedmoor
.270 WSM
7mm-08 Rem.
.308 Win.

Kimber 84M Variants

The rifle is available in the following variants:

Kimber 84M HUNTER PRO DESOLVE BLAK
Kimber 84M OPEN RANGE PRO CARBON- GRANITE
Kimber 84M OPEN RANGE PRO CARBON- OPEN COUNTRY
Kimber 84M MOUNTAIN ASCENT (SUBALPINE)
Kimber 84M HUNTER
Kimber 84M PRO VARMINT
Kimber 84M VARMINT
Kimber 84M MOUNTAIN ASCENT
Kimber 84M SUPER AMERICA

The caliber choice depends on the variant.

Kimber 84M comes with four holes on the top of the receiver which can be used for scope mounting purposes. There are two holes on the front and two on the back end of the receiver.

Kimber 84M receiver, chambered for .223 Rem.

Figure 2: The receiver of Kimber 84M, chambered for .223 Rem. (Source: https://www.gunsamerica.com/980818794/KIMBER-84M-PRO-VARMINT-Rifle-in-223-Remington.html)

Kimber 84M

A: 21.9 mm

B: 85.3 mm

C: 12.7 mm

BHU: 0 mm

Ø: 8-40

R1: R14.5

R2: R14.5

Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Kimber 84M

Rifles That Have One-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Kimber 84M

All the rifles listed in the category below have one-piece mounts interchangeable with Kimber 84M. 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 84M

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

Due to the specific receiver dimensions of Kimber 84M rifles, we currently cannot provide you with the full list of 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 84M

Fixed Scope Mounts for Kimber 84M

This Talley two-piece mount manufactured in America is made from aluminium and fits perfectly on the mounting surface of Kimber 84M. In addition, it comes with a ten-year warranty.

Picatinny Rails for Kimber 84M

If you are looking for a multi-functional mounting surface for your rifle, we recommend this Picatinny rail manufactured by the American company EGW. It is made entirely of aluminium and comes with a two-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

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