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Yonkers, New York, February 23, 2010 – Merging custom rifle performance with production rifle price, the Kimber® Model 8400 Police Tactical™ was introduced last year. Chambered in .300 Win. Mag., it sold strong and predictably created demand for a version in .308 Win. Kimber listened, and launched the new chambering at the 2010 SHOT Show.

Based on the Model 8400™ action with a full length Mauser claw for true controlled round feeding and extraction, the Police Tactical .308 Win. holds 5 rounds in the magazine. The 24-inch match grade barrel is fluted and has a contoured target taper. It also has a match grade chamber and incorporates a deep crown to protect the muzzle rifling. Finally, the safety is a 3-position wing, positive and nearly silent.

The stock is properly shaped from a blank of tough laminated wood and finished with textured matte black epoxy for both function and durability. An extra sling swivel stud on the beavertail forend readily accepts a bipod. The barreled action bears on twin aluminum pillars and the recoil lug is bedded. Accuracy is enhanced by the free floated barrel and a match grade trigger set to break at 3-3.5 pounds. A mil-spec Picatinny rail with 20 minutes elevation is standard, as is an extended bolt handle with enlarged knob.

Weighing 8 pounds, 12 ounces, and measuring 43.5 inches overall, the Model 8400 Police Tactical is the apex of production tactical rifles. Suggested retail price is $1,476.

Complete information on Kimber firearms, accessories and Less-Lethal products is available at www.kimberamerica.com or by phone at (800) 800-2418. A detailed product catalog can also be requested from Kimber, 1 Lawton Street, Yonkers, NY 10705.

Kimber Mfg. Inc., is an American company that designs and manufactures premium firearms for sporting, law enforcement and military markets. Kimber also distributes accessories and Less-Lethal self defense products. Information is available at www.kimberamerica.com.