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Born of Africa: The Kimber Caprivi (Page 2)
Well thought-out in features and design, the Model 8400 Caprivi is Kimber Manufacturing's first dangerous-game rifle.
By Mark Keefe (RSS)
July 18, 2011
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When I went to the range to test mechanical accuracy at 100 yds. from a Caldwell Lead Sled with 50-lbs. of shot on the tray, I brought only 300-gr. loads, not as an attempt to skew the results in Kimber's favor, but because those were the loads I was to use on the hunt. As can be seen in the accompanying table, this particular Caprivi showed a definite preference for 300 grainers. The 300-gr. Trophy Bonded Sledgehammer, which I was to use on the elephant, turned in some of the tightest groups I've ever fired with a medium-bore rifle. With 250- to 270-gr. loads, accuracy opened up to 1" to 2" range, which is still remarkable. The sample rifle can deliver, with remarkable precision, that ever so critical first shot.
I have high expectations for Kimber bolt-actions. Each seems to be better than the last, and the Caprivi exceeded my expectations. It is a beautifully rendered, distinctly American, dangerous-game rifle‚ although you could hunt any big game with it‚ with all the features and qualities expected but with accuracy that should satisfy even the most demanding rifleman.
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