Adam Heggenstaller of Shooting Illustrated gives an overview of the Kimber 8400 Patrol rifle. The Kimber 8400 Patrol is a specialized rifle for use in law enforcement or military applications where the advantages of light weight and a shorter barrel are critical.
Kimber 8400 Patrol Specs:
- Caliber: .308 Win
- Approximate weight: 8 pounds 8 ounces
- Overall length (inches): 39.50
- Stock
- Material: Laminated wood, black epoxy finish
- Sling swivel studs
- Front swivel stud for bipod
- Recoil pad: 1-inch Pachmayr Decelerator
- Length of pull (inches): 13.75
- Drop at heel (inches): 0.54
- Drop at comb (inches): 0.43
- Pillar bedding
- Glass bedding
- Barrel
- Material: Steel
- Finish: Matte blue
- Contour: Heavy sporter
- Length: 20 inches
- Twist rate (right hand): 12
- Grooves: 4
- Fluting
- Match grade chamber
- Action
- Material: Steel
- Finish: Matte blue
- Fluted bolt
- Front locking repeater
- Mauser claw extractor
- Magazine capacity: 5
- 3-position Model 70-type safety
- Trigger
- Adjustable
- Factory setting: 3-3.5 pounds