Post by: Harald on January 25, 2016, 04:34:49 PM
Just a post to say HI from a soon to be Muzzleloader hunter. I've been modern rifle hunting with my Browning Stainless Stalker 30-06 in WA since I moved here in 1989, but it's time to try something new.
I found this forum while researching what ML to buy and really appreciate the wealth of information available here. I'm involved in other forums on the 'net and know that a well run forum is "The place" to go for great information sharing.
I'm currently thinking that the Knight Disc Extreme NW version is what I want, but this must be a bad time of year to shop because there doesn't seem to be many available. And I was really disappointed to see that prices appear to have really shot up on that gun based on what I saw on muzzle-loaders.com compared to Sportsmans Warehouse or from Knightrifles. I guess if you want to play, you got to pay.....
Post by: Harald on January 25, 2016, 04:40:13 PM
Post by: Sabotloader on January 25, 2016, 04:42:38 PM
Knight has not set next years prices yet and Sportsman has not requested a quote for 2016 riles. The more they buy the more the price comes down...
Think the Sportsman in Spokane has one also...
Post by: Harald on January 25, 2016, 05:58:54 PM
The DISC is a very good rifle.... If you can find a Sportsman with one in stock you can still get last years prices... There is one in Lewiston, ID - I looked at ti the other day...Thanks for the tips, but those are a little too far away to drive unless they were giving them away free. :chuckle: I better get off my butt and check out the local Sportsmans stores near me on the WET side of the mountains before they run out. Plus I want to have lots of time to play with the new toy before hunting season rolls around. I handload rifle and pistol cartridges and am looking forward to load development with a smoke pole.
Knight has not set next years prices yet and Sportsman has not requested a quote for 2016 riles. The more they buy the more the price comes down...
Think the Sportsman in Spokane has one also...
Post by: Ridgerunner on January 25, 2016, 06:32:50 PM
Post by: Sabotloader on January 25, 2016, 06:44:30 PM
The DISC is a very good rifle.... If you can find a Sportsman with one in stock you can still get last years prices... There is one in Lewiston, ID - I looked at ti the other day...
Knight has not set next years prices yet and Sportsman has not requested a quote for 2016 riles. The more they buy the more the price comes down...
Think the Sportsman in Spokane has one also...QuoteThanks for the tips, but those are a little too far away to drive unless they were giving them away free. :chuckle:
No I was thinking you could call them and work a deal sot that they can pack it up and send it to you or your local SportsmansQuoteI better get off my butt and check out the local Sportsmans stores near me on the WET side of the mountains before they run out. Plus I want to have lots of time to play with the new toy before hunting season rolls around. I handload rifle and pistol cartridges and am looking forward to load development with a smoke pole.
You should really know ML shooting and hunting is a rea disease and it grows on you in a hurry!
Post by: Smoke on January 25, 2016, 06:56:22 PM
Post by: jkthomps on January 26, 2016, 02:06:39 PM
Post by: Harald on January 28, 2016, 05:35:09 AM
I called around yesterday and found a Knight Disc Extreme at the Sportsmans Warehouse in Puyallup for $499. Woo Hoo! :IBCOOL: It already had its first brush with wet weather because it was strapped to the back of my motorcycle for the ride home and the clouds were threatening. But the "Seattle Sunshine" held off until after I made it home. :chuckle:
Some thoughts on the gun:
This sucker is Heavy compared to my normal '06 hunting rifle! I'll definitely want to get a sling to haul it around (and of course to increase accuracy when shooting).
The thumbhole stock will take some retraining. Just playing with the gun in the store, I found myself wanting to grab the stock with my thumb over the top and this doesn't work very well. I'll have plenty of time to practice before that quick shot on that trophy buck this fall. ;)
I'm excited about shooting it, but first I need to gather supplies........
Post by: b.roberts on February 01, 2016, 04:50:24 PM
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Post by: HntnFsh on February 01, 2016, 06:27:11 PM
I have a Bighorn and love it. Barnes bullets are awesome.
Heres a couple pics of my 14 bull and the bullet I shot it with.
Post by: Soady on February 01, 2016, 10:22:24 PM
Post by: Harald on February 03, 2016, 08:38:41 AM
Congrats on the purchase of the Knight. For old eyes check out a Williams rear peep sight if that forward sight becomes hard to align with the end bead. Made a difference for me acquiring a target and hitting that target with confidence.I've heard good things about that sight. I'm gonna try some 100 yard shots and see how my eyes do, but I'll probably end up going that route. I've been spoiled with a lifetime of hunting with a scoped rifle, so the peep is probably as close to that as I can get and still be legal here in WA.
Post by: Myrtle Creek Inc. on February 04, 2016, 08:34:48 AM
Congrats on the purchase of the Knight. For old eyes check out a Williams rear peep sight if that forward sight becomes hard to align with the end bead. Made a difference for me acquiring a target and hitting that target with confidence.I've heard good things about that sight. I'm gonna try some 100 yard shots and see how my eyes do, but I'll probably end up going that route. I've been spoiled with a lifetime of hunting with a scoped rifle, so the peep is probably as close to that as I can get and still be legal here in WA.
Congrats on the new muzzleloader purchase! The Knight's are extremely accurate and reliable, and I believe that gun will be good to your for many years to come. If you need a Williams peep sight, please let me know, as we are a full distributor of all Williams sights. We have many in stock that are not on our website as well, so just call with any questions.
Post by: Sabotloader on February 04, 2016, 10:04:32 AM
Congrats on the purchase of the Knight. For old eyes check out a Williams rear peep sight if that forward sight becomes hard to align with the end bead. Made a difference for me acquiring a target and hitting that target with confidence.I've heard good things about that sight. I'm gonna try some 100 yard shots and see how my eyes do, but I'll probably end up going that route. I've been spoiled with a lifetime of hunting with a scoped rifle, so the peep is probably as close to that as I can get and still be legal here in WA.
Just a suggestion.... but if you install a Williams FP on the rear scope mount and then install a Williams Streamlined ramp with a fiber optic front sight - then put a fiber optic hood on the rifle it appears when you look down through you are shooting a 1X scope...
Front Sight
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv130%2Fsabotloader%2FWhite%2520Lightening%2FFSHood.jpg&hash=35f41c722790d15a9bbfa0020418dd744a8c8d57) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sabotloader/media/White%20Lightening/FSHood.jpg.html)
Rear Sight - this FP is on a Knight MK-85
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv130%2Fsabotloader%2FKnight%2520MK-85%2FOpen.jpg&hash=4b32ec38b4570770b1093c6b20362720164debaf) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sabotloader/media/Knight%20MK-85/Open.jpg.html)
If you do decide to go with the FP on you DExtreme you will probably have to do a very modification on it to get the bolt handle to clears - really easy. You can see the bit of filing needed in this picture
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv130%2Fsabotloader%2FArchive%2FFP%2520Modification.jpg&hash=715834c9d7968b28bc116d08ce858953a7c393a6) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/sabotloader/media/Archive/FP%20Modification.jpg.html)
Post by: jkthomps on February 04, 2016, 02:20:12 PM
Post by: Sabotloader on February 04, 2016, 03:33:13 PM
Sabotloader, great recommendation. I am going to have to do this too.
It has been a very good modification for me... think you might really like also...
This is the rear FP sight
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/128818/williams-fp-legend-receiver-peep-sight-modern-muzzleloading-knight-legend-wolverine-disc-big-horn-american-and-t-bolt-aluminum-black
And from Brownells
Front Ramp
962-020-097WB
Streamlined Ramp 3/16" Screw-on
Mfr Part: 1690
Williams front fire Sight
962-564-340WB
Red Fire Sight fits 312N
Mfr Part: 56434
Fire sight Hood
962-000-016WB
Fire Sight Hood
Mfr Part: 70031
Post by: kellama2001 on February 04, 2016, 05:13:12 PM
Post by: jkthomps on February 04, 2016, 06:59:20 PM
Wow! Good info Sabotloader, thanks for sharing! I've been wanting to install peep sights on mine for awhile now...Maybe a group buy option? Haha :)
Post by: Sabotloader on February 04, 2016, 07:36:32 PM
Post by: jkthomps on February 04, 2016, 07:37:41 PM
Post by: bear hunter on February 07, 2016, 11:14:49 PM
Thanks for all the tips. :tup:
I called around yesterday and found a Knight Disc Extreme at the Sportsmans Warehouse in Puyallup for $499. Woo Hoo! :IBCOOL: It already had its first brush with wet weather because it was strapped to the back of my motorcycle for the ride home and the clouds were threatening. But the "Seattle Sunshine" held off until after I made it home. :chuckle:
Some thoughts on the gun:
This sucker is Heavy compared to my normal '06 hunting rifle! I'll definitely want to get a sling to haul it around (and of course to increase accuracy when shooting).
The thumbhole stock will take some retraining. Just playing with the gun in the store, I found myself wanting to grab the stock with my thumb over the top and this doesn't work very well. I'll have plenty of time to practice before that quick shot on that trophy buck this fall. ;)
I'm excited about shooting it, but first I need to gather supplies........
Post by: jmscon on February 08, 2016, 09:29:31 PM
Post by: bear hunter on February 09, 2016, 08:38:53 AM
Make sure you clean the rifle the day that you fire it, or as soon as possible! Even though it is a SS barrel it will still corrode and pit inside the barrel if left uncleaned! First hand experience with that one :bash:yea I own a few of them and forgot to clean it even though I didn't fire it. Pitted but still fires true.