Any calgunner order a rusty kimber from CMP?

[swift]

Based on what I've read on thecmp.org, these rusty kimbers appear to be a very good deal.

http://www.thecmp.org/22targetsurplus.htm

Have any of you purchased one sight unseen and had it shipped to you? How much rust was on your rusty kimber?

[froman118]

I've been wanting to, suppose to be a great value. Most people on the CMP forum report some orange residue on the bolt that wipes off easily. Been wanting to get into rimfire target shooting, don't think there's a cheaper way to get started.

[Mac Attack]

I have see pictures of rusty kimbers and other than a little rust on the barrel and heavy cosmoline on the bolt. All accounts report that the rust is minimal or no existent. However, I have seen pictures of 82's were stocks have scratches along the stock from when the armorer used a razor to open the sealed bags which held the 82's.

Rusty kimbers are one of the best deals from the CMP. If I didn't already have a Mossberg M44US incoming I would jump all over a 82.

[You-Two]

Yes...I got one back in May and it is a great deal. Only issue was having to clean the bolt and a very, very light scratch on the stock. I don't recall seeing any rust on the rifle before cleaning it. Definitely get one if you're in the market for a heavy weight .22 target rifle.

[Mr. Casull]

Are you guys talking about the $400.00 Kimbers vs. the $600.00 that probably don't have any rust? Seems for the $200.00 difference there are probably some of them that belong in the scrap heap. Wouldn't want to pay $400.00 for a rust bucket.

[MongooseV8]

I saw one at the range a few months back. It was shooting 0.25-0.50 inch groups at 50 yards. The old guy that bought it from CMP was thrilled with the rifle and insisted on telling me all about it.....and I enjoyed listening

It was in pretty good shape, I didnt notice any rust on it. I seem to remember a $500 out the door price he paid for it so it might have been the cheaper grade. But then again they might have changed their prices.

[1step]

I got in when CMP 1st offered them as used Kimbers. It was $150 for everything but the sites. They sold them to me a month later for ~$95. It's the most accurate rifle I have at the moment!