Bighorn vs. Disc Extreme

[Sabotloader]

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!

Bearhunter, can not really help you a lot... I have 0 experiance with Traditions of any sort, so I am at a loss.

[Wacenturion]

Beasrhunter....My opinion over the last 40+ years with muzzle loaders is simply this.....Go with something that works.  Years ago T/C worked, others failed.  Today Knight works, everyone loves them.  Do others work?  Yes and no.  Why take a chance.  Here's a discussion on the gun you mentioned...


http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?topic=78581.0

[gutsnthegrass]

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.

[Sabotloader]

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 really think you will like it... Where are you located?  Might contact BOOM on this forum, he is in the Yakima area and has 3 or 4 of the Extremes with Western Kits installed. 

I get over to the Tri-cites- Benton City area a lot - got a spot over there to shoot also.

[bear hunter]

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 have used the 209 with caps on my TK2000 for grouse and pheasant works great,but wear saftey glasses the plastic disc some times blows apart and a peice fell in my eye. I switched it to musket cap for deer. I have two the Bighorn with thumb hole stock and the 12g TK2000 Love them. I used the 12g on deer this year worked great.

[gutsnthegrass]

Well, the new disc extreme came in the mail the other day.  I have to say that I really like how this gun feels.  Taking it apart is easy and I am really looking forward to shooting it.  Thanks for all the recommendations guys.

[Big Horn]

  Congrats on the new gun! Will be ordering the extreme also!

[HoofsandWings]

Did Bighorn change? Mine came drilled and tapped for a scope plus 209 accessories should I want to change.
I can swap between caps and 209 in 5 minutes or less.
I have to change my point of aim some, but if you go back and forth a few times, you will get the hang of it.
I think you can get one of those scope base plates where you can add the scope in seconds and do need to re-sight it in.

[threedwizard]

I've been a Knight hunter since the 1st MK85, and they have always been great guns. I currently hunt with a .52 Long Range Hunter and it's just like shooting a rifle. I've loaded it and then fired 7 days later on more than one hunt and it always fires. Like has been said, I can change the breach plug to caps and use the FireSights in states where no 209 or scopes are allowed. IMO, you won't be disappointed with the Knight.

[justgetoutthere]

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.

[BOOM!!]

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.

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.

[Sabotloader]

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.

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.

yep!

[hunting4sanity]

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?

[Sabotloader]

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?

Wholesale Sports in Kennewick has them but they only have Big Horns.  I am not sure that they would be able to get you a DISC Extreme if that is what you might be after.

Online... Sportsmansguide carries them as well as some others.

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/search/eSearch.aspx?SearchTerms=Knight%20rifles&eMode=