Kimber 8400 Bolt Action Sport Rifle Instructions Manual

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. 
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. Place the...

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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. Cocking Piece 
Housing Plunger
26. Magazine Well...

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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.
E1. Unloading the Rifle
1. Point the rifle in a safe position.
2. Place the safety into the SAFE...

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. If the cartridge remains in the
chamber, then you must slide the...

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.  You now have the firing pin assembly...

H. Trigger
The trigger is a single stage mechanism which is set at the factory for
between 3 -1/2 and 4 lbs. for Varmint Models and between 3-1/2 and 4 lbs.
for the Classic Models. 
It is fully adjustable for over travel, depth of sear engagement and weight of
pull. However, the trigger pull has been set at the factory with proper
overtravel and sear engagement, so we do not recommend disassembly or
adjustment except by a qualified gunsmith or by our factory personnel.
Only experience Kimber gunsmiths...

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. Barrel  –...

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. Always wipe receiver and barrel with an oiled...

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. Maintenance
This rifle should be checked periodically by competent gunsmiths to ensure
proper function and replacement of any worn...