Knight disc XT in .52 cal

[hornsbyja]

Looking at a new Knight disc and saw the 52 cal. Anyone have any experience or opinions about this gun?

are 52 cal bullets hard to find? I assume that's what it shoots???

saw something about it shoots loose powder only - no pellets - is this right?

I'm not new to ML but a lot has changed since I retired my old sidelock.
Looking to get back into it and appreciate any help.

 

[Critter]

Bullets are not hard to find around here but can be in other places. Online ordering would almost be a must to keep a good supply on hand. I considered a Knight Long Range Hunter in .52 then came across a better deal so I didn't buy it. Loose powder is the only thing you can use, nobody makes pellets in .52.

 

[lane]

My advise is to skip the 52cal. That is one odd duck that never got off the ground. A HUGE black eye to Knight.

However, Knight has the New KP1, and the KRB7. Thompson has the New Triumph, and the popular Omega.

I'm a die hard 45cal shooter, but IMO you would probably be better off buying a 50cal, and better yet in Stainless Steel :wink:

 

[hornsbyja]

I found a few places online to get bullets - saboted and conicals - they are a bit pricey unless bought in larger quantities.

I found a ss/camo in the 52 cal for $100 less than a 50 cal.

Probably makes sense to stay with the 50 .... extra ammo costs would likely eat up that $100 savings

Thanks for the input!