The Kimber Mountain Ascent in .280 Ackley Improved (MPN 3000926) is finished in Mojave for a lightweight, backcountry-ready hunting rifle, pairing a 24-inch barrel with a 1-in-9-inch twist tuned for heavier .280 AI bullets. Kimber feeds this rifle from a detachable 4+1 magazine and ships it without sights, ready for an optic. Among mountain hunting rifles in the bolt action rifles category, the Mountain Ascent favors backcountry hunters who want a lightweight rifle for long carries.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .280 Ackley Improved.
• Rifled with a 1-in-9-inch twist rate to stabilize heavier bullets in flight.
• Features a 24-inch barrel.
• Finished in Mojave for a backcountry-ready look.
• Feeds from a detachable magazine with a 4+1 capacity.
• Ships with no sights installed, ready for an optic.
• Shipping weight of approximately 11.65 pounds.
• The action is bolt-action, manually cycled for reliable, repeatable accuracy.
• Ships with an externally adjustable trigger for a crisp, consistent pull.
• The fluted, match-grade barrel wears a KimPro II corrosion-resistant finish.
• A 1-inch Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad helps soak up recoil.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this rifle come with sights? No, it ships without sights, ready for an optic to be mounted.

What is the magazine capacity? A detachable magazine holding 4+1 rounds.

Buy the Kimber Mountain Ascent .280 Ackley Improved

Kimber’s lightweight, backcountry-ready build in the hard-hitting .280 Ackley Improved cartridge is exactly what this Mountain Ascent delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.