45 Caliber....which one??

[michiganmuzzy]

Can someone explain the difference between the UL and the Mountaineer? Other than barrel length I'm not sure what the difference is.

The UL has a different, lighter (kevlar?) stock. Also a skinnier barrel i think.

 

[stevie]

I believe the weight is 6lb Vs 8lb plus mentioned above

 

[gsasc]

Now if I remember correctly I've read that some of the early disk 45's came with a 1 and 20 twist. Something about a serial number range?? I noticed there's one on gunbroker that the barrel was cut to 23" But it seemed like a reasonable price and I don't know looking at that Crown if it would affect the accuracy all that much.

 

[rangerod]

Can someone explain the difference between the UL and the Mountaineer? Other than barrel length I'm not sure what the difference is.

Weight for one thing.

 

[dwm]

The mountaineer stock is on the bulky side, and if I remember it’s a bit of a stretch too the trigger, ul stock has an aluminum bedding block and extremely light.the barrel is contoured the mountaineer is not and is longer.I like the mountaineer and lrh stock for box blind hunting, but not for tree stands.to bad you can’t find them on the shelf .the ul is good for any kind of hunting, it feels like carrying a center fire, hopefully this helps

 

[dwm]

The one on gb is reasonable, you have to cut the ramrod and install the thimble, it could be worth a shot.those super discs are becoming harder to find

 

[michiganmuzzy]

I am coming around to seeing an UltraLite in my future. I was sold on the Mountaineer but weight is making a bigger difference to me lately. I think i would be hard pressed to decide between a Woodman Patriot .45 and a Knight UL. Guess i would have to save my pennies up and get both.

 

[sabotloader]

Well I guess since I am such a Knight fan, Which models come with a 1 and 20 twist and which models come with the 1 in 30 twist and which twist rate would be the best as far as more selection in bullets and sabots? Accuracy????

The Knight DISC Original - Super DISC did start with a 1/20 rate and later was switched 1/30. The sabots of the time would not hold up to the torque created by the fast twist. All of the more modern Knight DISC 45 cals. were 1/30 - DISC Extreme/DISC Elite

Today the Mountaineer and the Ulite can be had with a 1/20 twist.

 

[phalanx]

I keep looking at that 45 on GB also, i actually bought a 50 cal Original DISC from him (Don). Good guy to work with. After my last rifle came in yesterday my wife sternly said no more.....but I keep looking at that 45! The shorter barrel had me a bit worried but the smith appears to have done a good job.

 

[bstorric]

The 45 cal CVA MR-X for sure have that oversized bore

YEP

 

[Smj66]

I have a knight mountaineer .50 in a UL stock and a mountaineer .45 1:20”. My .50 cal mountaineer is pretty much my go to of my 4 muzzleloaders. I’m just starting to get some time to shoot the .45 and l am incredibly impressed. My first try at 200 yards with open sights wasn’t to bad ( pic attached, the one that hit high in the 8 ring was my first shot and l will say it was shooter error). I’m shooting 80 grains of pyrodex p, polywad, and a 385 no excuses bullet (l knurl them myself). As well as the .45 is shooting, it’s going to be giving my UL a run for the money.

 

[Pathfinder60]

If it were me, I'd only look at the 1:20 twist 45cal rifles. I'd completely forget about the weakest link, the sabot and shoot bullet to bore.

Shop Muzzleloaders - Knight Rifles

It's going to be either a Knight or a Patriot...I've had it with these big company imports. They don't give a **** about shooters...just their company position.

 

[Harley469]

It's going to be either a Knight or a Patriot...I've had it with these big company imports. They don't give a **** about shooters...just their company position.

Agree 100%. The more I hear about Woodman muzzleloaders the more impressed I am. I might have to sell one of my .50's for a .45.

 

[dwm]

Finally decided, just got it going, woodman omega brux 45 1 in 20 ,26 inch , it’s probably going to be a few months out , but should be awesome when all put together.mark responds extremely quick , I have a good feeling about this . I may sell some of my queens and order a patriot also , l love American made and small companies

 

[Harley469]

Finally decided, just got it going, woodman omega brux 45 1 in 20 ,26 inch , it’s probably going to be a few months out , but should be awesome when all put together.mark responds extremely quick , I have a good feeling about this . I may sell some of my queens and order a patriot also , l love American made and small companies

I bet you will be very pleased. Post a pic of what you are having built if you can.

 

[dwm]

Getting a omega barrel, I have all the components already, I think mark is a genius for offering these replacement barrels.the omega is one of my favorite guns.I dread the idea of parking the ultra lite, we will see

 

[ElDiablo]

Getting a omega barrel, I have all the components already, I think mark is a genius for offering these replacement barrels.the omega is one of my favorite guns.I dread the idea of parking the ultra lite, we will see

I’m on the list for one of Marks Omega barrels as well. Can’t wait!

 

[stevie]

heck, I am waiting for the whole rifle.. haha