45 or 50 Knight Ultralight

[iablackpowder]

I am going to purchase a Knight Ultralight but I am torn between 45 or 50cal. I'm sure I'm not the first to have this dilemma. I am leaning to the Colorado version with fpj because I like the open sight option (I will put scope on it) and I like the weather proof of the fpj. I am wanting it to be an all around hunting rig. Any input to help with my decision would be appreciated. Thanks

 

[ronlaughlin]

Sold the 50, kept the 45. Neither is fpj. Bare primer works good/better.

 

[dwm]

Have both, i use the 45 , both bare primer

 

[fishhawk2700]

If they're legal where you hunt, go with the fast twist .45.

 

[WV Hunter]

.45 fast twist bare primer is what I would choose

 

[michiganmuzzy]

.45 fast twist, bare primer, also.

 

[GM54-120]

The FPJ model is easily converted to bare primer for $31+ shipping. Only takes a couple minutes to swap back and forth. I find it slightly easier to load the Lehigh NFPJ adapter. Just a personal preference really. The bare primer bolt is a little more sensitive to head space. Primers are harder to remove if the head space is too sloppy. Its not hard to fix though. Using the adapter in the FPJ bolt its just recock and dry fire the spent primer usually. Quite simple to make either one work perfectly

45cal 1-20 for sure if its legal. You can also buy it in 50cal and add a Mountaineer 45cal 1-20 barrel for an additional $350. Barrel swap is very simple.

 

[sabotloader]

I agree the bare primer is the way to go and I also agree with GM, get the FPJ version from and convert it to a Lehigh Bare Primer setup... easy to do and much easy to use in many ways

Here is a link to the products

https://sskfirearms.lehighdefense.c...leloader/f11-firearms-components,breech-plugs

 

[GM54-120]

On a side note.....You can have both for another $85. Sportsmans Warehouse sells the bare primer bolt body with a Knight plug for right at $85 shipped. Knight wants over $130 for the same thing. The Ulite and Mountaineer bolt bodies are the same except for cosmetics. Both use the same breech plugs.

https://www.sportsmans.com/shooting...sories/knight-mountaineer-209-conv-k/p/p62025
https://www.muzzleloaders.com/product/mountaineer-209-bare-primer-conversion-kit/

 

[LanceS4803]

With my newly arrived Ultra Light, I would have gone with 45, except that I also hunt out west that requires a 50 in some states. And Colorado for the open sights already installed.

 

[Chris W.]

I agree the bare primer is the way to go and I also agree with GM, get the FPJ version from and convert it to a Lehigh Bare Primer setup... easy to do and much easy to use in many ways

Here is a link to the products

https://sskfirearms.lehighdefense.c...leloader/f11-firearms-components,breech-plugs

I just did the bare primer conversion on a fpj version disc extreme using the Lehigh components. Super simple.

 

[sabotloader]

Just remember if you were to purchase the Knight bare primer bolt - feeding a new primer into the bolt is a little more difficult than dropping it into the Lehigh Primer Adapter.

This picture shows the Knight Bolt with the primer rails. You have to feed the primer into these rails.

 

[ronlaughlin]

No big deal. Old beat up Carpenter' hands with beat up hammered upon fingers feed primers into the rails just fine. Only been done hundreds, and hundreds of times. Why some fret over this, is kinda puzzling.


One might could actually enjoy the challenge of feeding the primer into the nice tight fitting rail. Challenges can be looked at in different ways, it seems.

This picture shows the Knight Bolt with the primer rails. You have to feed the primer into these rails.

 

[iablackpowder]

Thanks for all the input. I'm definitely going to get the Colorado version with fpj, that way I have the open sights if needed and I can buy the Lehigh bare primer kit and have both ignition options.

 

[dwm]

Good luck, I absolutely love my ultra lite, that Woodman patriot looks interesting, I wanna get one before I retire and have no more money, you will love the knight i am sure of that , my favorite

 

[teambuffalooutdoors]

The FPJ model is easily converted to bare primer for $31+ shipping. Only takes a couple minutes to swap back and forth. I find it slightly easier to load the Lehigh NFPJ adapter. Just a personal preference really. The bare primer bolt is a little more sensitive to head space. Primers are harder to remove if the head space is too sloppy. Its not hard to fix though. Using the adapter in the FPJ bolt its just recock and dry fire the spent primer usually. Quite simple to make either one work perfectly

45cal 1-20 for sure if its legal. You can also buy it in 50cal and add a Mountaineer 45cal 1-20 barrel for an additional $350. Barrel swap is very simple.

That’s the way to go. You have the flexibility to hunt almost anywhere with the .50 with the luxury of LD performance of the .45 mountaineer with the longer barrel

 

[teambuffalooutdoors]

Thanks for all the input. I'm definitely going to get the Colorado version with fpj, that way I have the open sights if needed and I can buy the Lehigh bare primer kit and have both ignition options.

That’s the way to do it

 

[LarryBud]

Thanks for all the input. I'm definitely going to get the Colorado version with fpj, that way I have the open sights if needed and I can buy the Lehigh bare primer kit and have both ignition options.

You know that means 50 Cal or larger for Colorado. Just want to make sure its clear..