Do Bolts From .204 Kimber Pro Varmint work in Montana .308 ?

[gunsbam45]

I'm wondering if got a bolt from a Kimber Pro Varmint in .204 or .223 if it is the same size and fit as the bolt in the Kimber Montana .308, 7mm-08 or .243 etc so I could rebarrel a Montana to a .222 Based cartridge?

[Rick in Oregon]

The Kimber 84M bolt is the same O.D. for all short action calibers, so 'yes', in theory it will work.

If you can, visit your LGS that stocks Kimber 84M's and see if your bolt will enter a 84M .308 action. It most likely will. But remember, the lugs may not bear properly in another action, and if made to work in the .308, it will then be useless in the 204/223 action.

Seems to me like a good excuse to buy another rifle.