Post by: skywalker253 on November 16, 2012, 10:15:37 PM
Post by: SeaRun1 on November 16, 2012, 10:49:06 PM
I have a Knight Western Disc Extreme in .50 cal. I shoot sabot loads and the Speer 300 grain bullets are doing very well in my gun.
I shot six shots tonight into 2.5 inches with a peep sight. That is my best so far and I hold my muzzleloader back with my eyes.
I highly recommend Knight rifles.
Good luck with your choice.
SR1
Post by: Sabotloader on November 17, 2012, 01:20:29 PM
I am thinking of buying a muzzle loader for elk next seaon. I want to buy one now, so I can get comfortable and practice. Any suggestions on what make, model, etc to buy? What type of shot is best to kill a big mature bull elk? I want to learn. Gotta start somewhere...so here I go!
I am biased but hands down - Knight DISC Extreme with a Western Kit...
Check this thread and you will get other thoughts also...
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,109266.0.html (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,109266.0.html)
Post by: sled on November 17, 2012, 01:35:14 PM
Post by: JimmyHoffa on November 17, 2012, 01:37:13 PM
Post by: Sabotloader on November 17, 2012, 01:56:31 PM
Can you get a barrel in .54 or larger to use on the Knight Disc Extreme?
Today - Not on a new one. You can get a 52 and shoot 45-70 rifle bullets
Post by: Angus on November 17, 2012, 01:57:39 PM
Keep in mind there are not very good options for late season. Somthing to think about.
I don't hunt muzzy elk yet (come on MS tag) but a neighbor and his buddies seem to fill alot of late season Coweeman elk tags. :dunno:
Though I had a small, er maybe medium issue with my Knight Bighorn this morning, I think I still love the gun and hope to some day shoot an elk with it.
Post by: sled on November 17, 2012, 02:26:47 PM
sorry. I meant eastside.Keep in mind there are not very good options for late season. Somthing to think about.
I don't hunt muzzy elk yet (come on MS tag) but a neighbor and his buddies seem to fill alot of late season Coweeman elk tags. :dunno:
Though I had a small, er maybe medium issue with my Knight Bighorn this morning, I think I still love the gun and hope to some day shoot an elk with it.
Post by: erk444 on November 17, 2012, 03:48:04 PM
What was your bighorn issue?Keep in mind there are not very good options for late season. Somthing to think about.
I don't hunt muzzy elk yet (come on MS tag) but a neighbor and his buddies seem to fill alot of late season Coweeman elk tags. :dunno:
Though I had a small, er maybe medium issue with my Knight Bighorn this morning, I think I still love the gun and hope to some day shoot an elk with it.
Post by: Angus on November 17, 2012, 04:28:18 PM
Took the cap off and took the safety off, tried to pull the trigger and nothing happened, did what I could while in the field and got no where. Called it a day at noon since I didn't think it would do much good to throw rocks if I saw a buck and came home and tore into it. Took it apart expecting to find dirt or gun powder but didn't find much, blew some compressed air through it, added a couple drops of oil and nothing, trigger still wouldn't move. Put the gun back together figuring I would take it to a local gun shop and get their opinion but decided to see what would happen if I applied a little pressure with a screwdriver between the trigger guard and trigger and it popped loose. Took it out and fired it 3 times and it worked fine.
Dont know what caused the issue, gun gets cleaned every time its fired and the trigger assembly was lightly oiled last night.
Not sure if its related (probably is) but this morning I had trouble getting the bolt to lock into the cocked position, pulled the bolt out of the gun and put it back in then it cocked. :dunno:
Post by: GHETTO GUIDE on November 17, 2012, 11:04:44 PM
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Post by: splitshot on November 17, 2012, 11:13:14 PM
Post by: lokidog on November 17, 2012, 11:18:06 PM
Plus it is very satisfying shooting a gun that you did the finish stock work and metal work on yourself (kit) although you can find them already built.
Post by: HotRod on November 17, 2012, 11:23:15 PM
I am thinking of buying a muzzle loader for elk next seaon. I want to buy one now, so I can get comfortable and practice. Any suggestions on what make, model, etc to buy? What type of shot is best to kill a big mature bull elk? I want to learn. Gotta start somewhere...so here I go!I've been Muzzy hunting Elk and deer for over 15 years in the 574 & 578 units with the same huntin budddies. We all shoot something different from Knights to CVA's. I shot a CVA for years and broke down and bought the Traditions NW Magnum last year and love this muzzy. Shot a nice 5x5 bull last year with it. Very light and comfortable shooting.
The reasoning behind muzzy hunting for me at least is the late season when the snow starts flying and pushes those monsters down from higher elevations and way less crowds. Welcome to a brand of brotherhood muzzy boys! :tup:
Post by: Kioti on November 18, 2012, 06:28:43 AM
I have taken elk and deer with it no problem.
I am shooting 300gr of Dead Center Polymere tipped boat tails with sabots and 2 54/60 Pyrodex pellets with a musket cap.
I have never had a problem with it and it has never let me down on a shot.
Knight...Born To Hunt
Post by: BOOM!! on November 18, 2012, 07:59:11 AM
Post by: spikehunter on November 18, 2012, 08:19:31 AM
Post by: BOOM!! on November 18, 2012, 08:15:23 PM
mornin BOOM :hello: wait a minute I didn't think you had any buddies :chuckle:
Yeah, great guy, met him at the new Cabelas. Funny thing though, I must have entered his phone number wrong and I can't get ahold of him. HEY BUDDY, IF YOU SEE THIS, PM ME.
Post by: BiggLuke on November 19, 2012, 02:26:04 PM
Comes with all the different types of nipples you would need for around here.
I love 'em.
Super accurate, and very simple to clean.
I've gotten about 8 of my buddies and buddies of buddies to get them, and they are never going back they love them so much.
Hell..... my lazy brother (DuckDude) actually left his stainless Knight Bighorn loaded in his garage for a whole year! When it came time to hunt again, he pulls it out and is all like, "Dang it! I left the crap in there, damn..."
But then, in stead of cleaning it out, he just went in the back yard, and pulled the trigger.... then BANG!! it went off without a hitch!
All clean and ready to reload.
How many guns can you say have that kind off reputation....
Just saying I love them, not saying you should leave it loaded.... lol :tup: