The Kimber Hunter is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, built around a stainless steel barrel with a sporter contour and a match-grade chamber. At 5.50 lbs it's on the lighter end for a full-size hunting rifle, which makes all-day carry in the field practical. The flat dark earth composite stock includes a one-inch Kimber recoil pad. The trigger comes factory-set between 3.5 and 4 pounds and is adjustable. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Hunter 
• Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor 
• Action Type: Bolt Action 
• Barrel Length: 22 inches 
• Overall Length: 41.25 inches 
• Weight: 5.50 lbs. 
• Capacity: 3 (removable box magazine) 
• Condition: New in Box 
• Finish Color: Flat Dark Earth 
• Manufacturer: Kimber 
   

Detailed Features 

The stainless barrel with match-grade chamber is the centerpiece of the accuracy claim. A three-position Model 70-type wing safety lets you work the bolt and unload the rifle with the safety engaged, which is useful in the field. The FDE composite stock keeps weight down without sacrificing rigidity. 
 

Target Audience 

The Hunter fits right-handed hunters and precision shooters who want a lightweight rifle with a quality barrel and don't need a feature-heavy chassis. The 3-round magazine is sufficient for hunting but limits capacity for range work. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

• Hunting large game where the 6.5 Creedmoor's ballistic profile is useful at range 
• Precision rifle practice where the match-grade chamber pays off 
• Extended backcountry trips where 5.50 lbs matters

The Kimber Hunter in 6.5 Creedmoor FDE gets consistent praise for accuracy at distance. The 6.5 Creedmoor round's flat trajectory and low recoil are a natural fit for the match-grade chamber, and most owners report good groups without significant handloading effort. The lightweight build is a genuine selling point for hunters covering ground.

The price is the main friction point in buyer discussions. At its retail price it competes against rifles that offer more features or established aftermarket support, and some buyers feel the value proposition depends heavily on how much the Kimber name is worth to them. Adjustable stocks and more versatile optics mounting are features some owners wish were included.

Aftermarket support is thin compared to Remington 700-pattern rifles. Owners looking to add aftermarket triggers, stocks, or other upgrades have fewer options. Recoil with the 6.5 Creedmoor is manageable for most experienced shooters, but the light weight of the rifle does make it slightly snappier than heavier platforms in the same caliber. New bolt-action shooters sometimes note the adjustment period.