The Kimber 84 Open Country is a bolt-action hunting rifle chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, built around a lightweight carbon fiber stock wrapped in GORE Optifade camo. At approximately 6 lbs. (listed weight varies. Kimber specs the barreled action closer to 4.8 lbs. before stock), it's aimed at hunters covering rough terrain where ounces matter. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Kimber 84 Open Country 
• Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor 
• Action Type: Bolt Action 
• Barrel Length: 24 inches 
• Overall Length: 43.25 inches 
• Weight: Approximately 6 lbs 
• Capacity: 4 rounds 
• Finish Color: Camo / Gray (GORE Optifade) 
• Condition: New in Box 
   

Detailed Features 

The fluted match-grade barrel reduces weight compared to a standard contour barrel and improves heat dissipation. The adjustable trigger is factory-set between 3 and 3.5 lbs., which is lighter and crisper than most hunting rifles ship with. Carbon fiber stock construction provides durability and recoil absorption; the integrated Pachmayr Decelerator pad takes some of the edge off the 6.5 Creedmoor's already mild recoil. Pillar bedding keeps the action-to-stock fit consistent shot to shot. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

The GORE Optifade finish is specifically designed for high-country environments where conventional camo patterns are less effective. The 6.5 Creedmoor chambering is well-suited to medium and large game at extended ranges, with a flat trajectory that simplifies hold-overs past 300 yards. The 4-round capacity is standard for a hunting bolt gun; this isn't designed for volume shooting.

The Kimber 84 Open Country gets strong reviews from hunters who prioritize pack weight. The carbon fiber stock and lightweight barrel profile genuinely come in under most competitors at the same price point, and owners who have used it on extended backcountry trips consistently mention that carrying it all day is less fatiguing.

Accuracy feedback is positive. The 6.5 Creedmoor chambering and match-grade barrel reliably produce good groups, and the adjustable trigger gets specific praise for its clean break compared to factory hunting triggers that cost less.

Price is the main friction point. Kimber 84 rifles sit at the higher end of the production hunting rifle market, and some buyers feel the fit and finish, while good, doesn't fully justify the premium over competitors like the Tikka T3x or Browning X-Bolt. Availability can also be an issue; certain configurations and finishes sell out and stay out of stock for extended periods. Overall, owners who specifically need a lightweight, camo-finished 6.5 Creedmoor tend to be satisfied, but buyers who are price-sensitive have other options.