Model 8400 Bolt Action Sport Rifles Owners Manual Read the instructions and warnings contained in the manual carefully before using the rifle. Be sure to note warnings printed in red.
Sporting Rifle (Classic Pictured) Receiver Barrel Bolt Muzzle Floor Plate Stock Trigger & Trigger Guard 2 Montana (Kevlar/Synthetic Stock) Receiver Barrel Bolt Muzzle Stock Trigger & Trigger Guard
KIMBER Dear Kimber rifle owner: Congratulations on your purchase of your new Kimber 8400 sporting rifle. We can tell you with assurance that this rifle ranks as one of the finest production sporting bolt action rifles made in the world. Predestined to become a classic in its own time the Kimber 8400 models combine many time-tested design features with modern manufacturing technology.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Firearms Safety Procedures ..........................................................................5 General information and mechanical characteristics A. Safety ......................................................................................................9 B. Installing the Bolt ................................................................................10 C. Removal of the Bolt ............................................................................10 D.
KIMBER MFG., INC. MODEL 8400 Firearms Safety Procedures Firearm safety is every gun owner's responsibility. Since making our first rimfire rifle Kimber has advocated the safe use, handling, secure storage and proper education that accompany responsible firearms ownership. Both general and specific firearms safety rules and information have always been packaged with every Kimber firearm.
2. Learn the mechanical and handling characteristics of the firearm you’re using. Always assume that your gun can be fired at any time, even with all safety mechanisms engaged. Like any mechanical device, a safety can sometimes fail; it can be jarred or inadvertently manipulated into an unsafe condition. Mechanical safeties merely aid safe gun handling and are no excuse for pointing your guns muzzle in an unsafe direction.
. Never climb a fence or tree or jump a ditch with a loaded gun. Never lean or place any loaded firearm on or against a fence, tree, car or other similar object. If this is done the gun may inadvertently all, causing the gun to fire accidentally. 8 Never pull a gun toward your body by the muzzle. If this is done, and there is an accidental discharge, you will surely be injured or fatally wounded. 9. Keep your fingers away from the trigger, while unloading or loading, until you are ready to shoot. 10.
15. Don’t neglect periodic maintenance. Avoid unauthorized servicing. Your new firearm is a mechanical device, which will not last forever, and as such, is subject to wear and requires periodic inspection, adjustment, and service. Kimber firearms should only be serviced by authorized gunsmiths at the factory. Kimber cannot assume any responsibility for injuries suffered or caused by unauthorized servicing, alterations or modifications.
Service Information A. Safety The safety lever is a traditional 3 position version of the Model 70 type, it allows unloading from the safe position (see Fig. A2). When the safety is in the full rearward position the bolt is locked and a cartridge cannot be removed (see Fig. A3). A2 A1 Safety-on (Safe) Bolt Release Position 2 Safety-OFF (FIRE) Position 1 The safety lever is located at the right rear of the bolt. There are 3 positions of the safety lever. Position 1 – the safety lever is fully forward.
B. Installing the Bolt Your rifle is completely assembled except for the bolt, which has been removed for safety during transportation and storage. The bolt is packed separately in the shipping carton. 1. To install, hold rifle in your left hand. 2. With your right hand, slip the bolt head forward into the receiver. NOTE: Special care should be taken not to contact the comb of the stock as damage could occur. 3. Rotate the bolt handle down to place bolt in the fully closed position.
NOTE: Be careful not to contact the comb of the stock, as damage to the finish may occur. This type of damage will not be covered under Warranty. C2 Bolt Removal D. Loading and Firing the Rifle 1. Point the rifle in a safe position. 2. Before attempting to load the rifle it is imperative too visually inspect that the barrel is clear of oil, dry and free of any obstructions. 3. Check that you have the proper caliber ammunition. (Check caliber of rifle on the barrel where the barrel and receiver meet.) 4.
Model 8400 - Exploded V Parts List 1. Barrel* 2. Recoil Lug* 3. Receiver* 4. Bolt Stop 5. Bolt Stop Screw 6. Bolt Stop Spring 7. Ejector 8. Ejector Pin 9. Ejector Spring 10. Trigger Fixing Screw 11. Takedown Screw Front 12. Takedown Screw Rear 13. Bolt* 14. Bolt Handle 15. Extractor 16. Extractor Clip 17. Cocking Piece Housing 18. Cocking Piece 19. Cocking Piece Screw 20. Firing Pin 21. Firing Pin Safety 22. Safety 23. Cocking Piece Housing Plunger 24. Safety Plunger Spring 25.
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NOTE: By recycling the bolt backwards and forwards, loaded rounds should enter into the chamber in a controlled manner. In other words, the rim of the cartridge case should slide up into the bolt face as the bolt is moved forward and cartridges picked up out of the magazine. The cartridge will then feed into the chamber. The bullet should not touch any part of the mechanism as it is feeding into the chamber. D1 Cartridge Positioning D2 Loading Cartridge E1. Unloading the Rifle 1.
E2. Unloading the Model 8400 Montana Rifle (No Floorplate) 1. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 in section E1. 2. Keeping the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, push the bolt handle slowly forward, just until the next cartridge is released from the magazine. Caution: The cartridge may possibly slide forward into the chamber if the bolt is pushed to far forward. Normally, the cartridge will slide back with the bolt if the bolt is pulled rearward.
F. Disassembly of the Bolt NOTE: Only the firing pin assembly can be disassembled from the bolt. 1. Make sure the rifle is unloaded. Lift the bolt handle and close it to cock the firing pin. 2. With the firing pin in the cocked position, pull the safety into “Position 2” safe condition (see Fig. A2). 3. Lift up on the bolt handle remove the bolt (see section C). 4. With your hand unscrew the cocking piece housing counter clockwise out of bolt (see photo F1). 5.
If for some reason the trigger guard must be removed from the stock, the best way to achieve this is to lightly tap each end of it, fore and aft, with the tip of a screwdriver from inside the stock. To return the action to the stock, reverse procedures 1 through 4. Be sure to tighten the front take down screw first, then the rear screw. Floor Plate G1 Receiver Screws G2 THEN LIFT UP AND OUT AT SLIGHT ANGLE FIRST LIFT UP SLIGHTLY Magwell on rifle H.
I. Action – Cleaning & Care When it is necessary to clean the action, the stock should be removed. Clean the action with a good quality gun cleaning solvent such as Shooters Choice Extreme Clean or other quality gun solvent. Follow Manufacturers directions then re-oil lightly with Shooters Choice FP-10 or other high quality gun oil. The cocking cam surfaces on the bolt should be kept lubricated. NOTE: Use oil in moderation, remember more is not better. A light coating is all that is needed. J.
K. Care and Cleaning When storing any firearm, always thoroughly clean and oil. Outside surfaces should be wiped with a light coat of oil or good quality rust preventative such as Shooters Choice Rust Prevent or equivalent. Before firing any firearm, be sure to remove all excess lubrication from the gun, making sure the chamber and bore of the firearm is clean and dry of any oil. Handling leaves invisible prints of moisture that can cause rust to metal parts.
L. Dry Firing Going through the actions of cocking, aiming and pulling the trigger of an unloaded gun is known as dry firing. Dry firing can be useful to learn the feel of your new Kimber rifle. Be certain the rifle is unloaded and pointed in a safe direction even when practicing. Your new Kimber rifle can be dry fired withoutdamage to the firing pin or other components. M.
Kimber Service Policy Kimber Mfg., Inc. does not recommend and is not responsible for any alteration or modification to the rifle not made by Kimber factory personnel, nor the replacement of worn or damaged parts with those not manutactured by Kimber Mfg., Inc. We reserve the right to refuse service on firearms that have been altered, added to or substantially changed.
Kimber Mfg., Inc. reserves the right to inspect any product before making any adjustment covered by this warranty. Under no circumstances shall Kimber Mfg., Inc. be liable for incidental or consequential damages with respect to economic loss or injury or property damage whether the result of breach of express or implied warranty. Some states do not allow the exclusion of consequential or incidental damages so the limitation may not apply to you.
Instructions for Factory Service Return firearms to Kimber Mfg., Inc. for factory service only upon authorization by Kimber customer service personnel. A return authorization number will be assigned to every authorized firearm return. Please package your firearm carefully. Ship firearm in original shipping container with proper cushioning material to prevent movement of gun or parts. Gun cases are especially recommended for return shipping.
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