Kimber 8400 Bolt Action Sport Rifle Instructions Manual

Model 8400
Bolt Action  Sport  Rifles
Owners Manual
Read the instructions and warnings
contained in the manual carefully
before using the rifle.
Be sure to note warnings printed in red. 

2
Bolt StockFloor Plate
BarrelMuzzle
Trigger &
Trigger Guard Bolt
StockReceiverBarrel
Muzzle Trigger &
Trigger Guard
Sporting Rifle (Classic Pictured)
Montana (Kevlar/Synthetic Stock)
Receiver 

KIMBER
Dear Kimber rifle owner: 
Congratulations on your purchase of your new Kimber 8400 sporting rifle.
We can tell you with assurance that this rifle ranks as one of the finest
production sporting bolt action rifles made in the world. 
Predestined to become a classic in its own time the Kimber 8400 models
combine many time-tested design features with modern manufacturing
technology. Made only in the United States to please the tastes of American
riflemen, this rifle includes the attention to detail...

TABLE OF CONTENTS
FirearmsSafetyProcedures ..........................................................................5
General information and mechanical characteristics
A. Safety ......................................................................................................9
B. Installing the Bolt ................................................................................10
C. Removal of the Bolt ............................................................................10
D. Loading and...

KIMBER MFG., INC. MODEL 8400
Firearms Safety Procedures
Firearm safety is every gun owners responsibility. Since making our first
rimfire rifle Kimber has advocated the safe use, handling, secure storage and
proper education that accompany responsible firearms ownership. Both
general and specific firearms safety rules and information have always been
packaged with every Kimber firearm.
Kimber encourages everyone to store all guns under lock and key, and to take
special precautions to keep guns out of the...

2. Learn the mechanical and handling characteristics of the firearm you’re using.
Always assume that your gun can be fired at any
time, even with all safety mechanisms engaged.
Like any mechanical device, a safety can sometimes
fail; it can be jarred or inadvertently manipulated
into an unsafe condition. Mechanical safeties merely aid
safe gun handling and are no excuse for pointing
your guns muzzle in an unsafe direction. Safe gun 
handling does not stop with your guns mechanical
safety devices - it...

7. Never climb a fence or tree or jump a ditch with a loaded gun.
Never lean or place any loaded firearm on or against a fence,
tree, car or other similar object. If this is done the gun may
inadvertently all, causing the gun to fire accidentally.
8 Never pull a gun toward your body by the muzzle.
If this is done, and there is an accidental discharge,
you will surely be injured or fatally wounded.
9. Keep your fingers away from the trigger, while unloading or loading,
until you are ready to shoot.
10. Be...

15. Don’t neglect periodic maintenance. Avoid unauthorized servicing.
Your new firearm is a mechanical device, which will not
last forever, and as such, is subject to wear and requires
periodic inspection, adjustment, and service. Kimber
firearms should only be serviced by authorized gunsmiths
at the factory. Kimber cannot assume any responsibility
for injuries suffered or caused by unauthorized servicing,
alterations or modifications.
Important: Before firing, thoroughly clean the inside 
of the barrel...

Service Information
A.  Safety
The safety lever is a traditional 3 position version of the Model 70 type, it allows
unloading from the safe position (see Fig. A2). When the safety is in the full
rearward position the bolt is locked and a cartridge cannot be removed (see
Fig. A3).
The safety lever is located at the right rear of the bolt. There are 3 positions
of the safety lever. Position 1
– the safety lever is fully forward. The rifle will
fire upon depressing the trigger! Position 2
– The safety lever...

B. Installing the Bolt
Your rifle is completely assembled except for the bolt, which has been
removed for safety during transportation and storage. The bolt is packed
separately in the shipping carton.
1. To install, hold rifle in your left hand.
2. With your right hand, slip the bolt head forward into the receiver.
NOTE: Special care should be taken not to contact the comb of the
stock as damage could occur.
3. Rotate the bolt handle down to place bolt in the fully closed position.
C. Removal of Bolt
1....