Kimber 8400 Patrol Overview

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

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