I wonder if people are reading the post? It seems like some of you are comparing the A7 to the Montana. There is a big difference in the stocks between the Hunter model and the Kimber Montana or Mountain Ascent.
I have an original not soft touch stock A7 and I have handled a few Kimbers and while the actions were smooth I would hesitate to say that they were smoother than the A7. Accuracy is probably a wash, although with a slightly thicker barrel and overall weight I would give a slight edge to the Sako. Also there are reports of Kimber roulette and I hear many many reports of the A7 being a laser. Do some searching and confirm for yourself if you want. 😀
Weight advantage goes to the Kimber.
The Kimber stock is definitely inferior to the Sako, when comparing the Hunter model to the A7. The A7 is much more rigid and doesn't have big seams like some cheap plastic injection molded toy. The fore end is also to thin but that's subjective.
The 3 position safety is nice, the magazine is nicer with a better release and the lower bolt throw make it an easy choice.
If it was the A7 vs the Montana I'd probably go for the Kimber especially for a mountain rifle.
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