Knight Bighorn rail for scope??

[SkookumHntr]

Does anybody know where to get a rail for a Knight Bighorn? Im wanting to put a scope on mine and cant find anybody that carries the rail to mount it..

[callturner]

I think I have a set, there 2 pc. I will look.

[redi]

Leupold makes these

[Irish_hunter93]

https://www.murphyprecision.com/knight-muzzle-loader-older-straight-pull/


$$$ but they are  very nice, machined once they get your order, and you can do stainless steel or titanium. High quality

[Dan-o]

PM sent.

[duckmen1]

https://www.murphyprecision.com/knight-muzzle-loader-older-straight-pull/


$$$ but they are  very nice, machined once they get your order, and you can do stainless steel or titanium. High quality

I wish I would have seen this option when I was setting up the leupold red dot on my knight. Looks like a great setup. I do like my setup but this would have taken a lot of guess work out of scope rings and such.

[JWBINX]

Just try a couple Weaver # 15 (48015).
They will be two piece bases that work fine.
They will probably be under 20.00.
Take your rifle with you to check hole spacing and contour.

[bustedoldman]

Remington 541 Pattern bases work as well.

https://www.muzzleloaders.com/product-category/muzzleloader-scopes-optics/scope-bases-rings/

[huntnphool]

 I put the Murphy on mine, works great with the Seekins Rings and RDS.

[Chukarhead]

Good leads above from the hive mind. I wanted to mount a Leupold Freedom RDS with Warne QD rings to ease cleaning. I started with Warne two-piece mounts, but the spacing of the rings on the RDS wouldn't allow it to drop into the slots. Boo. I eventually bought a 0 degree rail from EGW (https://egwguns.com/knight-bolt-action-muzzleloader-picatinny-rail-0-moa), and had it chopped in two and coated by the Cerakote King of Tacoma. Without chopping, it's *tough* to access the Red Hot nipple I'm running. I'm happy with the results, but might have gone a different direction if I had it all to do over.

[CP]

You might consider putting some sort of heat/debris shield under your scope.  A lot of hot gases and chucks come out of that slot.  Even wrapping some aluminum foil underneath will help.

My Bighorn came with a 2-piece rail.  I guess they don’t do that anymore.

[Chukarhead]

You might consider putting some sort of heat/debris shield under your scope.  A lot of hot gases and chucks come out of that slot.  Even wrapping some aluminum foil underneath will help.

My Bighorn came with a 2-piece rail.  I guess they don’t do that anymore.

Thanks for the tip. My Bighorn is over 15 years old...maybe they hadn't started shipping with the mounts yet.  She only looks young because of the fresh makeup.

[CP]

You might consider putting some sort of heat/debris shield under your scope.  A lot of hot gases and chucks come out of that slot.  Even wrapping some aluminum foil underneath will help.

My Bighorn came with a 2-piece rail.  I guess they don’t do that anymore.

Thanks for the tip. My Bighorn is over 15 years old...maybe they hadn't started shipping with the mounts yet.  She only looks young because of the fresh makeup.

She's younger than mine.  I bought it Jerry's surplus; they went out business at least 15 years ago. 

[spookgus]

I have Leupold 2-piece bases on my old LK93. I believe they will fit any round receiver knight.

[gee_unit360]

I put the Murphy on mine, works great with the Seekins Rings and RDS.

What MOA on the rail did you use on the Murphy rail for the big horn? And what set of seekins rings?

[huntnphool]

 0 MOA on the rail, Seekins 34mm .92 rings.

[kirkl]

I bought the Leupold two piece rails and had to get lower rings as the rings that came with the rds scope were to tall.

[rgcopk9]

I got the Murphy Precision rail, looks like your 2 piece base will be easier to put a cap on than the 1 piece. I’m sure happy with the RDS!


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[huntnphool]

 Update for my Bighorn and the RDX.

 New Bighorn purchased several years ago during their blowout sale, even though I’d never needed one because I can’t draw a tag.

 Both my kids drew good muzzy cow tags this year, so I’m getting it set up.

 I went with Knights recommended load to start, using their 300gr poly tipped bullets.

 100gr of Triple 7 and 300gr poly tip bullet. Open sights, first shot is all the way to the right.

 Cleaned the gun and fired again with no adjustment, that’s the next one in from the right.

[huntnphool]

 Keep in mind that this is my son shooting open sights, and he’s never shot a muzzy before.

 Cleaned again and adjusted the open sight, that’s the third from right.

 Adjusted sight and shot again, that’s the one right down the middle.

[huntnphool]

 That showed me the load was perfect, so I mounted the rail and red dot.

[huntnphool]

 He took two shots with the red dot at 50 and it was dialed, so he moved the target out to 100. This is his first shot with the red dot!

[huntnphool]

His next shot was one inch left at the same elevation…we packed up after that!

M-Ray was there coaching the entire time and can confirm all of it!

[Dan-o]

Let me know when you're tired of that crappy old Big Horn.

[huntnphool]

Let me know when you're tired of that crappy old Big Horn.

 

[Goshawk]

https://www.murphyprecision.com/knight-muzzle-loader-older-straight-pull/


$$$ but they are  very nice, machined once they get your order, and you can do stainless steel or titanium. High quality

That's just over the top expensive for a simple rail done on a CNC.  Knight Muzzle Loader - Older straight pull
$161.00 - $234.00

[high_hunter]

Following, some great info here on what has and hasn't worked!    I have a stainless big horn with the fire sights that's been great but may try a read dot or 1x scope after the late season is over. 

[huntnphool]

https://www.murphyprecision.com/knight-muzzle-loader-older-straight-pull/


$$$ but they are  very nice, machined once they get your order, and you can do stainless steel or titanium. High quality

That's just over the top expensive for a simple rail done on a CNC.  Knight Muzzle Loader - Older straight pull
$161.00 - $234.00

Update…my son dropped his elk at 170 yards, right through the heart…and it was his first ever kill.

 Quality gear, quality results!

 YMMV

[high_hunter]

Congrats to your son on the success and you on the setup!  Looking forward to hearing the story.   

Just ordered up similar components for mine and am anxious to try it out. Any tips or tricks you learned I'd love to hear.

[huntnphool]

 If you have a Bighorn, I’d start with the 300gr poly tip and 100gr of Triple 7. Proved to be perfect for the muzzy, just get it dialed.

 We dialed in the open sights, then mounted the scope. Was way easier and more accurate than I had guessed it was going to be.

@M_ray

[dilleytech]

If you have a Bighorn, I’d start with the 300gr poly tip and 100gr of Triple 7. Proved to be perfect for the muzzy, just get it dialed.

 We dialed in the open sights, then mounted the scope. Was way easier and more accurate than I had guessed it was going to be.

@M_ray

Lots of good bullet and powder combos that work. The tricky part comes down to the shooter doing their part with modern muzzies.

I want to put a scope on one of my bighorns. I like the looks of the two piece mounts. Not a fan of the single piece rails getting in the way of the breach. That would hinder my latex glove waterproofing technology.

[huntnphool]

If you have a Bighorn, I’d start with the 300gr poly tip and 100gr of Triple 7. Proved to be perfect for the muzzy, just get it dialed.

 We dialed in the open sights, then mounted the scope. Was way easier and more accurate than I had guessed it was going to be.

@M_ray

Not a fan of the single piece rails getting in the way of the breach. That would hinder my latex glove waterproofing technology.

 

 Haven’t had an issue accessing the breach or cleaning with my one piece. YMMV

[gee_unit360]

You got a pic of latex glove on bighorn just curious how your waterproof setup works and what it looks like exactly.

[gee_unit360]

If you have a Bighorn, I’d start with the 300gr poly tip and 100gr of Triple 7. Proved to be perfect for the muzzy, just get it dialed.

 We dialed in the open sights, then mounted the scope. Was way easier and more accurate than I had guessed it was going to be.

@M_ray

Lots of good bullet and powder combos that work. The tricky part comes down to the shooter doing their part with modern muzzies.

I want to put a scope on one of my bighorns. I like the looks of the two piece mounts. Not a fan of the single piece rails getting in the way of the breach. That would hinder my latex glove waterproofing technology.

You got a pic of latex glove on bighorn just curious how your waterproof setup works and what it looks like exactly.
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[HntnFsh]

I've muzzy hunted with a Knight inline for close to 30 years. Never had a need to cover the nipple or barrel. And Ive hunted in torrential downpours. Its all about using good caps (rws) and not pointing your barrel in the air when it's raining.