Knight 52-150-530 Load

[GBG]

These 52-150-530 loads would probably never be needed in North America. I just thought it was interesting info about these older Knight rifles.

Looked in some older Knight owner's manuals and found the following loads for DEs and BHs. Both use the 530 grn Hydrocon bullet:

100 grains T7 Pellets - 1435 fps, 2424 fpe

150 grains T7 Pellets - 1646 fps, 3189 fpe

Some years ago, I'd seen a 530-grain bullet load using150 grains(Volume) T7 2F powder, but it was published by a manufacturer other than Knight. I haven't test fired bullets+sabots heavier than 400 grains with 150 T7 2F (listed in new manuals) because I hadn't confirmed that original 530 grn bullet load source, but the source was correct.

Casting my own .520 lead slugs from 290 to 610 grains, I've become a 52 Knight rifle fan, especially the older DEs and BHs. I think they produce the most KE and momentum per dollar of any rifles.

NOTE: Never use pellets with the Knight Power Stem breech plugs found in some older rifles. They are designed for Loose Powder Only

 

[ElDiablo]

Those loads would pack a punch on both ends!

 

[Kingwalter]

Funny timing on your post. I was up in the woods last weekend playing with my .52 DE. I was testing speeds of T7 and Swiss. Mainly because I have always been told they are close in speed but have never checked for myself. I settled on 95 grains by volume I am shooting an accurate mold 52-530i. It’s a 52-450i I had stretched out to 1.000 inch to get to 530 grains. I have an elk tag in October, this should do the trick!

 

[GBG]

Funny timing on your post. I was up in the woods last weekend playing with my .52 DE. I was testing speeds of T7 and Swiss.

Thanks for the numbers. The 100 grn(V) T7 load data above and your 95 grn(V) T7 average MV are only 12 fps apart. I think that confirms Knight's info. Good luck in October.

 

[Confederate rifleman]

You seem to designate your loads the same way I do. Old school b.p. cartridge style.
Caliber - charge weight - bullet weight.
A kindred spirit!

 

[Kingwalter]

Thanks for the numbers. The 100 grn(V) T7 load data above and your 95 grn(V) T7 average MV are only 12 fps apart. I think that confirms Knight's info. Good luck in October.

Thank you. I agree, seems spot on. I too enjoy the knight .52. Thumps animals pretty good!