Looking to purchase help!

[Footindave]

Approximately two yrs ago I replaced my encore with a new cva paramount hoping that was my ticket. Great accurate gun the little I shot it but it’s just to big and heavy for my style of hunting.
Shortly thereafter I bought each of my boys a cva accura mr, again good accurate light gun but they are not just tripping my trigger with the aluminum frame .
I’m looking for a good quality well built gun for a 1000.00 or less. I’ve never owned a knight but can remember the mk 85 and the disc when they were new.
are they still doing well? Any suggestions are appreciated

 

[edmehlig]

Knight Ultra Light in 45 cal

 

[deermanok]

I've never owned a Knight muzzleloader. Ain't never heard nothing bad about them.

 

[dwm]

Knight ultra lite, you won’t be sorry, I have the 50 and 45, the 45 is my preferred gun as of now, good luck

 

[Footindave]

Thanks for the opinions, I am looking into them now, standard 209 only ? Or plastic jacket? Pros cons?

 

[rangerod]

Bare 209 primer.

 

[dwm]

Get the plastic jacket and order the Lehigh bare primer adapter and plug from Lehigh. I have both and the Lehigh set up is way better, plus you will get a plug with a replaceable vent liner. bad ass set up you will be happy with

 

[sheriffjohn]

Are you locked in to modern projectiles?

 

[Footindave]

Yes I would prefer standard sabots

 

[ronlaughlin]

If you are going to shoot sabot, the 50 caliber is a better choice than a 45 caliber rifle. One has a way way more bullet choices; freedom.

 

[Idaholewis]

Knight Mountaineer, or the Knight Ultra-Lite if i was looking for a Lightweight Hunting Rifle.

My Old Knight Mountaineer in Action, 45 Cal 1:20 Twist

 

[Okie Hog]

Buy a nice Knight rifle and don't look back.

 

[Footindave]

A lot of votes for the knight now the question who has them in stock ?

 

[davek42]

Approximately two yrs ago I replaced my encore with a new cva paramount hoping that was my ticket. Great accurate gun the little I shot it but it’s just to big and heavy for my style of hunting.
Shortly thereafter I bought each of my boys a cva accura mr, again good accurate light gun but they are not just tripping my trigger with the aluminum frame .
I’m looking for a good quality well built gun for a 1000.00 or less. I’ve never owned a knight but can remember the mk 85 and the disc when they were new.
are they still doing well? Any suggestions are appreciated

I have 2 MK 85 listed in the for sale form. 1 is new in the box, the other is super clean. Both are pretty light weight.

 

[deermanok]

The only fly in the ointment is finding 209 primers.

 

[rusticbob]

No sure what type of accuracy you are looking for, but here is a target I shot today with a plane Jane T/C Triumph and T/C Shock Wave bullets.That is at 100 yds from a rest. I used 2 pellets of T7 at 50 grains each . I tried two 60 grain T7 pellets and those are the two widely spaced holes at the top of the target. I will stick with 100gr.
I know this is a “ T/C hate thread” but I will be happy to take this rifle and this load hunting.
If I ever decide to shoot bore sized lead bullets, I have an older Knight LK-93 that has a great bore, and excellent trigger.

 

[Russ4iam]

Go to knights website and have one delivered to your door.

 

[dwm]

No sure what type of accuracy you are looking for, but here is a target I shot today with a plane Jane T/C Triumph and T/C Shock Wave bullets.View attachment 16278That is at 100 yds from a rest. I used 2 pellets of T7 at 50 grains each . I tried two 60 grain T7 pellets and those are the two widely spaced holes at the top of the target. I will stick with 100gr.
I know this is a “ T/C hate thread” but I will be happy to take this rifle and this load hunting.
If I ever decide to shoot bore sized lead bullets, I have an older Knight LK-93 that has a great bore, and excellent trigger.

No sure what type of accuracy you are looking for, but here is a target I shot today with a plane Jane T/C Triumph and T/C Shock Wave bullets.View attachment 16278That is at 100 yds from a rest. I used 2 pellets of T7 at 50 grains each . I tried two 60 grain T7 pellets and those are the two widely spaced holes at the top of the target. I will stick with 100gr.
I know this is a “ T/C hate thread” but I will be happy to take this rifle and this load hunting.
If I ever decide to shoot bore sized lead bullets, I have an older Knight LK-93 that has a great bore, and excellent trigger.

No tc hating going on, I have have plenty tc guns , all great shooters, I just really love that ultra lite in 45

 

[WV Hunter]

I know this is a “ T/C hate thread”

Definitely not a TC hate thread. I have 3 TC's and they are great rifles. They did however get rid of the Omega which may have been one of the dumbest moves ever by any company.

To the OP, if I was buying a new rifle, I would look at a Knight UL, in fast twist .45 (if your state allows it, and it fits your needs). You can shoot saboted rounds (.40 cal), or lots of options for full bore.
A .50 cal will also work nicely, if you prefer saboted (.45 cal).

 

[rusticbob]

So sorry, I misunderstood.