Knight UL - Octagon

[GM54-120]

Quite a while ago i called GMB to ask what the proof load was for the barrels they made for Knight. I was told the proof load exceeded 50kpsi without a rupture.

 

[SuperKirby]

If I recall correctly a max load for BH209 is somewhere around 35k psi? Should be plenty safe.

 

[52Bore]

Corrected what looked out of place/wrong, now it's looking better...

 

[GM54-120]

If I recall correctly a max load for BH209 is somewhere around 35k psi? Should be plenty safe.

Chances of you getting anywhere near 35kpsi with BH209 is virtually none without a serious mistake loading. 120grV and a 300gr in a 45cal sabotless is around 26-27kpsi. In a 50cal with sabot it would be lower for the same bullet weight.

 

[ShawnT]

Corrected what looked out of place/wrong, now it's looking better...

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You re-cut the thimbles too I see. Looks fantastic that way! :yeah:

 

[WV Hunter]

Nice .52! rayer:

 

[SuperKirby]

Corrected what looked out of place/wrong, now it's looking better...

Oct Thimble 1.jpg
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Amazing. I doubt I would have thought I’d that but now that you did it it looks like that’s just how it was always meant to be.

 

[Dougs136Schwartz]

Very cool. As far as barrel whip it would seem that Octagon would be stronger . I'm curious if your proven loads with that barrel will be the same .

 

[52Bore]

Very cool. As far as barrel whip it would seem that Octagon would be stronger . I'm curious if your proven loads with that barrel will be the same .

I have no proven load for either - never shot them..
Bought the UL for the stock, the Elite not long ago.. So, I'll just have to see how it goes.

 

[nocomike]

That really is about the nicest-looking modification/customization that I have seen on a muzzleloader. It makes me curious as to what that kind of work would cost if one were inclined to seek out a machinist to do such a thing? Any guesses or estimates??