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I had picked up a Traditions Vortec for Christmas and began to disassemble it to clean all the machining oils from it when I noticed that it just didnt seem like it was built very well. Cabela's took it back so now I am really looking at the Knight's. I have read many of the threads on here about the Bighorn and I have read that Sabotloader is a big Disc Extreme fan. After looking at there website, it looks like the only diference is in the action, is the Disc Extreme a little more sealed up from the elements, otherwise they appear to be very similiar. Is it really worth the extra $100?
Excellent thread guys, thanks for the great info. I am in the market for a Knight as well and have been curious about the difference in the Disc extreme. So the Disc Extreme is considered a complete open breech for WA strict laws?
Does anyone know if the Mountaineer will accept the NW kit to be legal in Washington? Dont really see the difference between it and the Disc Extreme other than the fluted barrel and all stainless...
Hey sabotloader did you end up with the new disc?
I see you had the ramp stile peep.
The other style doesn't work on the rear holes. It doesn't allow the bolt to open all the way. I put mine further up in front of the bolt. Which defeats the purpose of getting it closer to your eye. Do you know if Williams is going to change it up for it will work on the rear holes?
Have to chime in. The Bighorn also allows for use in other states with the 209 system. Merely change out the breech plug. However don't know why one would want to. Deer don't know the difference. I have a couple Bighorns and a couple Wolverines and love em. Still use my 1970's T/C Renegade as well.Other than the nice looking carbon model on the disc, why would you want to spend the extra money. Basically same gun.
That's interesting. Thanks for posting the photos. I do however have a hard time believing Knight who designed the Bighorn primarily as a 209 gun with breech changeability to make it legal out west, and not not the reverse, would keep selling the majority of them back east if that were a problem.
The Wolverine is the same gun as the Bighorn except got barrel length stock etc., but everything interchanges between the two. I have not heard of any problems with them either.But then again I haven't shot the 209 system in mine, so I really don't know.
Mike, what would I need to shoot 209's out of my DISC Extreme? I currently have the western kit.
I did alot of reading on various sites before buying my Bighorn and never heard anyone mention any shrapnel issue when using 209's in their BH's, not that I plan on using 209's.As for the 150 grain issue, I have no plans of shooting that kind of load but a guy I work with has been for years with his Bighorn and never had an issue.Really don't think $100 more will make the deer/elk I hunt any deader.
Does the Bighorn have the same action as the old MK 85 ?I saw one of the MK85 s on a used gun rack yesterday. It looks like a well built gun but I was struck by how difficult it looked to remove the nipple. It looked like you needed an Alen wrenchTim
Thanks everyone for the info, i'm new to the muzzeloader thing. This has all been great info, a couple more questions though, are they using the same barrels for the bighorn and the disc extreme? I am still trying to justify the extra $100. Have any of you noticed a difference in accuracy between the 2 guns? Thanks.
Thanks for correcting that. It was a typo. I meant to put 1:28. You are also correct in that the barrel and action are one piece. Guess I was in my mind reverting back to my T/C .54 Renegade, where the barrel with nipple is separate from the side plate and hammer. My bad....lol. One last comment. I prefer and use the German musket caps, and have never had a problem with ignition on my T/C Renegade or my Knight Bighorns or Wolverines. They fit tight keeping moisture out of the nipple, are hotter than most other caps and always deliver.Can't go wrong with either gun. Is it worth the extra cost. Perhaps based on looks, functionality, resale, etc. Not that the Bighorn is less of a gun, it's just if the extra cost is that big a deal or not. If it's not and you like the features and looks of the Disc Extreme better, then by all means, go for it.
Hey Sabotloader, what do you think about the Traditions Northwest Ultralight? Held one today it seemed like a well built gun and super light with a 28" barrel. I dont like all the plastic trigger guards, but I guess plastic is much more shock or drop resistant. Whats you opinion on this gun? Thanks in advance!
Well, I did it, I ordered the Disc extreme last night. Hopefully I will be happy with it. Bearhunter, I returned the Traditions that you're asking about, when I field stripped it to clean the machining oils off of it, it just didn't seem like it was built that well to me. I never shot it, so I cant comment on how it shoots but I have heard people either really like it or they hate it.
I did alot of reading on various sites before buying my Bighorn and never heard anyone mention any shrapnel issue when using 209's in their BH's
I, too want to get in the ML game this year. You guys have me onboard with the Disc Extreme. Any thoughts on the .52 from Knight over the .50? This [http://www.chuckhawks.com/knight_52_caliber.htm] article on Chuck Hawks has me intrigued.
Quote from: justgetoutthere on March 14, 2012, 08:02:28 PMI, too want to get in the ML game this year. You guys have me onboard with the Disc Extreme. Any thoughts on the .52 from Knight over the .50? This [http://www.chuckhawks.com/knight_52_caliber.htm] article on Chuck Hawks has me intrigued.Relax Sabotloader, I've got this one. The .50 gives you many more options for loads as it is the most popular caliber. The .52 gives you very few options and most of which available is from Knight. The bloodlines are one of the best bullets out there, spendy though. Both are great guns. If you like to be a little different go with the .52, you wont be disappointed.
Where is the best place to buy the Knights? I see they are on their own website, but wondered if there is an on-line store with better deals or somewhere around Tri Cities?