{"id":599,"date":"2023-09-20T20:32:17","date_gmt":"2023-09-20T20:32:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tactical-dailynews.com\/?p=599"},"modified":"2023-09-20T20:32:18","modified_gmt":"2023-09-20T20:32:18","slug":"kimber-mountain-ascent-caza-review-light-is-right","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tactical-dailynews.com\/?p=599","title":{"rendered":"Kimber Mountain Ascent Caza Review: Light Is Right"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-lightweight-and-accurate-bolt-action-rifle-the-author-takes-a-closer-look-at-the-kimber-mountain-ascent-caza\"><strong>A lightweight and accurate bolt-action rifle, the author takes a closer look at the Kimber Mountain Ascent Caza.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>None of us are getting any younger, and if you were to ask my legs, hips and lower back, the hills I choose to hunt seem to be getting steeper. Despite having crossed the half-century mark, I refuse to allow my native Catskills and Adirondacks to intimidate me to the point where I avoid hunting them. Though the terrain may be rugged, here in New York we have oxygen in our mountains\u2014as opposed to the Rockies, where oxygen comes at a premium\u2014and while the game might be sparse, it\u2019s an iconic experience.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"800\" height=\"517\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/kimber-mountain-ascent-caza-review-feature.jpg\" alt=\"kimber-mountain-ascent-caza-review-feature\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-290709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/kimber-mountain-ascent-caza-review-feature.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/kimber-mountain-ascent-caza-review-feature-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/kimber-mountain-ascent-caza-review-feature-768x496.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/kimber-mountain-ascent-caza-review-feature-696x450.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/kimber-mountain-ascent-caza-review-feature-650x420.jpg 650w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The controlled round feed 84L action of the Mountain Ascent Caza has a miniaturized Mauser-style bolt, in this case, a fluted bolt body and skeletonized bolt handle and extractor. <em>Photo: Massaro Media Group.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Rifle weight has often been a factor for those who hunt the rugged terrain, whether it be sheep hunters on the scree slides of Alaskan mountains or anyone who hauls their gear on their back when venturing into the few remaining wild places left on Earth. If I\u2019m on relatively flat ground\u2014say, in the Hudson Valley of New York, the Great Plains of the Dakotas or eastern Wyoming and Colorado or even the vast majority of Africa\u2014I don\u2019t mind a bit of weight to my rifle. But once things start to get steep and rugged, I want the least amount of weight on my back and shoulders as possible.<\/p>\n<p>Kimber\u2014a rifle company originally based entirely in my home state of New York\u2014has long prided itself on their lightweight rifles. Yes, the Kimber Talkeetna and Caprivi big-bore rifles are both built in the common weight ranges, but there are many models that swung in the welterweight division.<\/p>\n<p>The Kimber Montana, and especially the Kimber Adirondack with its short barrel, felt like a helium balloon on the shoulder, yet was still manageable when shooting. Scaled-down actions, replete with the features required to be considered controlled-round-feed, mated to slim barrels and lightweight synthetic stocks add up to an accurate combination that will not be felt during the process of packing out a deer from those remote and rugged locations.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kimber-caza-review-spread.jpg\" alt=\"Kimber-caza-review-spread\" class=\"wp-image-290711\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kimber-caza-review-spread.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kimber-caza-review-spread-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kimber-caza-review-spread-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kimber-caza-review-spread-696x435.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kimber-caza-review-spread-672x420.jpg 672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kimber-caza-review-spread.jpg\" alt=\"Kimber-caza-review-spread\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-290711\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kimber-caza-review-spread.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kimber-caza-review-spread-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kimber-caza-review-spread-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kimber-caza-review-spread-696x435.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kimber-caza-review-spread-672x420.jpg 672w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo: Massaro Media Group.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Adirondack model produces a ton of muzzle blast from its short barrel\u2014though if used as a hunting rifle wouldn\u2019t be unmanageable\u2014and even the Montana felt a bit like a willow wand when it came to settling down for the shot. Looking at the various Kimber rifle models through the years, I feel they\u2019ve come to their best balance of weight and portability with their Mountain Ascent Caza rifle.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-reign-of-the-caza\"><strong>The Reign Of The Caza<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>With the naked rifle coming in at just over 5 pounds, depending on chambering, Kimber offers a sensible mountain rifle here, with all the features I\u2019ve come to appreciate. Despite the light weight, the Mountain Ascent Caza balances well. And where most companies will rely on a short-action receiver to help reduce weight, my test rifle featured Kimber\u2019s 84L long action and was chambered in the universal .30-06 Springfield.<\/p>\n<p>With a 24-inch featherweight stainless-steel barrel, fluted for 8 inches just ahead of the chamber and with a 2-inch muzzle brake (thread protector included), the Mountain Ascent will give full house velocities. While my ears are certainly damaged from years of gun fire and loud drummers, a muzzle break on a rifle this light makes sense. I often wear a combination of earplugs and shooting muffs at the backyard range\u2014especially while testing a rifle with a brake\u2014but in the field I\u2019m not comfortable with hearing protection. I\u2019m not a fan of brakes, but physics are physics, and on a lightweight mountain rifle like the Mountain Ascent, it\u2019ll help you place a shot better than if you\u2019re dealing with snappy recoil.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/kimber-mountain-ascent-caza-tripod.jpg\" alt=\"kimber-mountain-ascent-caza-tripod\" class=\"wp-image-290712\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/kimber-mountain-ascent-caza-tripod.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/kimber-mountain-ascent-caza-tripod-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/kimber-mountain-ascent-caza-tripod-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/kimber-mountain-ascent-caza-tripod-696x435.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/kimber-mountain-ascent-caza-tripod-672x420.jpg 672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/kimber-mountain-ascent-caza-tripod.jpg\" alt=\"kimber-mountain-ascent-caza-tripod\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-290712\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/kimber-mountain-ascent-caza-tripod.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/kimber-mountain-ascent-caza-tripod-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/kimber-mountain-ascent-caza-tripod-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/kimber-mountain-ascent-caza-tripod-696x435.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/kimber-mountain-ascent-caza-tripod-672x420.jpg 672w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">With a handsome profile, the Mountain Ascent Caza is a pleasure to carry, and the open pistol grip offers a very natural feel to the rifle. <em>Photo: Massaro Media Group.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The 84L action is what I\u2019ve often referred to as a mini-Mauser; it\u2019s a controlled-round-feed design with the non-rotating claw extractor, just in a scaled-down configuration. I measured the bolt body at 0.585 inch in diameter\u2014a typical Mauser 98 bolt body will measure right around 0.700 inch\u2014so there\u2019s a significant reduction in action diameter. And to further reduce weight, Kimber has fluted the bolt body. It uses a two-lug bolt face (the Mauser 98 has a third lug on the bottom rear of the bolt body) and a 90-degree bolt throw.<\/p>\n<p>The 84L action features a wing-style three-position safety highly reminiscent of the Winchester 70 design, with forward to fire, middle position being safe but able to work the bolt for safe loading and unloading, and rearward being safe as well as preventing the bolt from moving. When the safety is moved forward, putting the rifle into battery, there\u2019s a small red dot visible where the safety wing meets the bolt body, indicating the rifle is hot. The 84L action is pillar bedded into the stock, and the action and barrel are coated in Kimber\u2019s proprietary non-reflective KimPro II black finish.<\/p>\n<p>The Mountain Ascent comes with an adjustable trigger, which Kimber indicates comes set at a weight of 3.5 pounds. Using my Lyman Trigger Pull Gauge, my test rifle\u2019s trigger broke consistently at 2 pounds, 8 ounces. The shoe is wider than that of most rifles, measuring \u215c-inch wide and offering a nice feel during the squeeze\u2014and breaking crisply without creep or overtravel. I really liked the way this trigger performed during accuracy testing, as well as from field positions.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/kimber-caza-camo.jpg\" alt=\"kimber-caza-camo\" class=\"wp-image-290713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/kimber-caza-camo.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/kimber-caza-camo-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/kimber-caza-camo-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/kimber-caza-camo-696x435.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/kimber-caza-camo-672x420.jpg 672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/kimber-caza-camo.jpg\" alt=\"kimber-caza-camo\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-290713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/kimber-caza-camo.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/kimber-caza-camo-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/kimber-caza-camo-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/kimber-caza-camo-696x435.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/kimber-caza-camo-672x420.jpg 672w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Pnuma Caza camo pattern is both attractive and effective, and the KimPro II metal coating eliminates glare. <em>Photo: Massaro Media Group.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Mountain Ascent has a blind magazine, holding four rounds down, and a small polymer trigger guard with one action screw rounds out the union of action and stock. And speaking of stocks, the Mountain Ascent has an ergonomic, ambidextrous reinforced composite stock, wrapped in the Pnuma Caza camo finish. The Caza is, to my eyes, a nice blend of the digital camouflage color scheme, blended into smoothed patterns that are appealing to the eye.<\/p>\n<p>Without cheekpiece, or any sort of checkering or distressed area to offer a better grip, the Mountain Ascent Caza stock feels very good in the hands. With a sloping pistol grip, which keeps the fingers of the trigger hand more parallel than perpendicular to the barrel, the Kimber stock is (apparently) symmetrical, giving the shooter everything he or she needs, with nothing they don\u2019t.<\/p>\n<p>The stock features one rear sling swivel stud and two at the forend, giving the ability to attach a bipod to the rifle. A 1-inch Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad takes the thunder out of the .30-06, even from the heaviest of loads, and I measured the length of pull for this rifle at 13\u215d inches.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kimber-caza-recoil-pad.jpg\" alt=\"Kimber-caza-recoil-pad\" class=\"wp-image-290714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kimber-caza-recoil-pad.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kimber-caza-recoil-pad-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kimber-caza-recoil-pad-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kimber-caza-recoil-pad-696x435.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kimber-caza-recoil-pad-672x420.jpg 672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kimber-caza-recoil-pad.jpg\" alt=\"Kimber-caza-recoil-pad\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-290714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kimber-caza-recoil-pad.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kimber-caza-recoil-pad-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kimber-caza-recoil-pad-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kimber-caza-recoil-pad-696x435.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kimber-caza-recoil-pad-672x420.jpg 672w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kimber cut weight on the Mountain Ascent Caza where it could\u2014note the skeletonized bolt handle, extractor band and fluted bolt body\u2014but with a good rest, it was a pleasure to shoot. <em>Photo: Massaro Media Group.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-tale-of-the-targets\"><strong>The Tale Of The Targets<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Kimber offers a sub-MOA guarantee with the Mountain Ascent and provided two test targets to prove the fact that the rifle left the shop meeting those parameters. And while the targets were printed with 168-grain match-style ammunition, I also feel the beauty and versatility of the .30-06 Springfield is the variety of bullet weights offered to the hunter.<\/p>\n<p>So, for this test, I grabbed five different bullet weights across the .30-caliber spectrum to see how the Mountain Ascent would handle them. Because of the extremely thin barrel contour, combined with the fact that this is definitely a hunting rifle, I limited group size to three shots.<\/p>\n<p>From light to heavy, I tested Federal\u2019s 150-grain Fusion load, Federal\u2019s 165-grain Nosler AccuBond load, their 175-grain Terminal Ascent ammo, Norma\u2019s 180-grain BondStrike ammo, and Federal\u2019s 200-grain Trophy Bonded Bear Claw, giving a range of projectiles suitable for deer and similar-sized game, all the way up to grizzly bears.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kimber-mountain-ascent-caza-ammo-target.jpg\" alt=\"Kimber-mountain-ascent-caza-ammo-target\" class=\"wp-image-290715\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kimber-mountain-ascent-caza-ammo-target.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kimber-mountain-ascent-caza-ammo-target-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kimber-mountain-ascent-caza-ammo-target-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kimber-mountain-ascent-caza-ammo-target-696x435.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kimber-mountain-ascent-caza-ammo-target-672x420.jpg 672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kimber-mountain-ascent-caza-ammo-target.jpg\" alt=\"Kimber-mountain-ascent-caza-ammo-target\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-290715\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kimber-mountain-ascent-caza-ammo-target.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kimber-mountain-ascent-caza-ammo-target-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kimber-mountain-ascent-caza-ammo-target-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kimber-mountain-ascent-caza-ammo-target-696x435.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kimber-mountain-ascent-caza-ammo-target-672x420.jpg 672w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Mountain Ascent Caza really liked Federal\u2019s 175-grain Terminal Ascent ammo, printing \u00bd-MOA groups. Kimber offers their sub-MOA guarantee with this rifle. <em>Photo: Massaro Media Group.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Kimber muzzle brake tamed even the 200-grain load\u2019s recoil, and though there was considerable muzzle rise\u2014again, physics is physics\u2014shooting the Mountain Ascent at the bench wasn\u2019t an issue.<\/p>\n<p>The rifle showed a definite preference for 165- to 180-grain bullets, delivering excellent accuracy with the 175-grain Terminal Ascent load and keeping all loads in this bullet range inside of \u00be MOA. The 200-grain Trophy Bonded Bear Claws averaged 1 MOA, with the 150-grain Federal Fusion load coming in last with an average group size of 1.12 MOA. Even the worst group is more than accurate enough for any hunting scenario.<\/p>\n<p>There were no issues at all with feeding, extraction or ejection, and in spite of the diminutive action, I found the 84L action to be completely satisfactory. The Mountain Ascent trigger gave a very natural feel, and the Maven RS.2\/Talley ring combo allowed good cheek weld.<\/p>\n<p>Tinkering with some offhand shots, the lighter weight of the Kimber rifle did require additional time to steady the crosshair, but when using a natural rest or a set of shooting sticks, it posed no real issue.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-final-thoughts\"><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If a lightweight rifle is in your future, and the carbon-fiber-wrapped barrels aren\u2019t your cup of tea, then I\u2019d take a good look at Kimber\u2019s Mountain Ascent. Among lightweight guns, I like the features they\u2019ve packed into this rifle. I\u2019ve always been a fan of controlled-round-feed actions, and I\u2019m a sucker for a good trigger.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kimber-caza-safety.jpg\" alt=\"Kimber-caza-safety\" class=\"wp-image-290716\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kimber-caza-safety.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kimber-caza-safety-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kimber-caza-safety-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kimber-caza-safety-696x435.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kimber-caza-safety-672x420.jpg 672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kimber-caza-safety.jpg\" alt=\"Kimber-caza-safety\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-290716\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kimber-caza-safety.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kimber-caza-safety-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kimber-caza-safety-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kimber-caza-safety-696x435.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kimber-caza-safety-672x420.jpg 672w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The three-position Model 70-style safety on the Kimber Mountain Ascent Caza; note the red dot visible when the rifle is switched to the fire position. <em>Photo: Massaro Media Group.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If I had to pinpoint any issues with the rifle, the safety felt a bit snug out of the box\u2014though it did smooth out by the time I was done with my testing\u2014and the length of pull is a bit too short for yours truly. The latter comment, however, is common to almost all American rifles: I find them all collectively short at the standard 13\u00bd- to 13\u00be-inch length-of-pull. Extend that dimension to 14\u00bc inches, and I immediately take a different posture when behind the trigger and I shoot better.<\/p>\n<p>So, Kimber, if you\u2019re listening: Maybe you could offer an extended length-of-pull on your stocks?<\/p>\n<p>Overall, I\u2019d have no problem dragging a Kimber Mountain Ascent into the mountains, across a prairie or into a deer blind. Speaking candidly, there might be instances where the rifle\u2019s weight might influence me to take a different approach to getting steady for the shot, but that fact is mitigated by the gun being an absolute joy to carry.<\/p>\n<p>Congratulations, Kimber, you\u2019ve done a good job with this one.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"698\" height=\"364\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/kimber-mountain-ascent-caza-specs.jpg\" alt=\"kimber-mountain-ascent-caza-specs\" class=\"wp-image-290717\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/kimber-mountain-ascent-caza-specs.jpg 698w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/kimber-mountain-ascent-caza-specs-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/kimber-mountain-ascent-caza-specs-696x364.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 698px) 100vw, 698px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"698\" height=\"364\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/kimber-mountain-ascent-caza-specs.jpg\" alt=\"kimber-mountain-ascent-caza-specs\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-290717\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/kimber-mountain-ascent-caza-specs.jpg 698w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/kimber-mountain-ascent-caza-specs-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/kimber-mountain-ascent-caza-specs-696x364.jpg 696w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 698px) 100vw, 698px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><em><strong>Editor&#8217;s Note:<\/strong>\u00a0This article originally appeared in the September 2023 issue of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gundigestservice.com\/customer\/subscribe.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gun Digest the Magazine<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><strong>More Hunting Rifle Reviews:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-35\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<hr\/>\n<div>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/storm-tactical-target-pack?path=5\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-271572\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/44-Targetposters-pack-GD-reduced-300-300x235.jpg\" alt=\"44-Targetposters-pack-GD-reduced-300\" width=\"300\" height=\"235\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignright size-medium wp-image-271572\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/44-Targetposters-pack-GD-reduced-300-300x235.jpg\" alt=\"44-Targetposters-pack-GD-reduced-300\" width=\"300\" height=\"235\"\/><\/a>NEXT STEP: Download Your <strong>Free<\/strong> Storm Tactical Printable Target Pack<\/h3>\n<p> <strong>62 Printable MOA Targets with DOT Drills &#8211; Rifle Range in YARDS<\/strong> This impressive target pack from our friends at Storm Tactical contains <a href=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/storm-tactical-target-pack?path=5\"><strong>62 printable targets<\/strong><\/a> for rifle and handgun range use. Target grids and bullseye sizes are in MOA. Ideal for long-range shooting!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Subscribe to the Gun Digest email newsletter and we&#8217;ll send your print-at-home target pack right away.<\/strong> Just enter your email address below. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- AI CONTENT END 1 --><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A lightweight and accurate bolt-action rifle, the author takes a closer look at the Kimber Mountain Ascent Caza. None of us are getting any younger, and if you were to ask my legs, hips and lower back, the hills I choose to hunt seem to be getting steeper. Despite having crossed the half-century mark, I [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":600,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-599","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-gun-reviews"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tactical-dailynews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/599","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tactical-dailynews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tactical-dailynews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tactical-dailynews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tactical-dailynews.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=599"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/tactical-dailynews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/599\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":601,"href":"https:\/\/tactical-dailynews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/599\/revisions\/601"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tactical-dailynews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/600"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tactical-dailynews.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=599"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tactical-dailynews.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=599"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tactical-dailynews.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=599"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}