Post by: KSGunner on April 16, 2011, 11:17:17 AM
It came with no nipples and no manual or other parts/tools besides what is on the gun.
It does have a bolt and breech plug.
Should this have come with 2 nipples? One for #11 and one for percussion caps?
It appears I can purchase replacement nipples for around $12
Is it worth buying the 209 conversion ($80)? Where I would hunt with it allows 209 primers from what I can tell. I would also get the Breech bolt with the kit which would save me some $ buying a standalone tool.
I found this siteby doing some googling and it looks like you all have a decent amount of experience with this model.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!!
Thanks!
John
Post by: CP on April 16, 2011, 12:31:12 PM
I’ve used the 209 primers at the range and while they do give the Bighorn a flatter trajectory (and thus longer range), they can hang up on the Knight’s striker resulting in a fail-to-fire. It would not be my first choice in a 209 gun.
Post by: KSGunner on April 16, 2011, 03:13:19 PM
Does anyone want to part with their 209 setup?
Also, I saw in another thread that their is an electronic copy of the bighorn manual floating around.
Anyone have it handy?
Thanks!
John
Post by: carpsniperg2 on April 16, 2011, 03:42:03 PM
Post by: Curly on April 16, 2011, 04:17:15 PM
It will make you a good gun, just make sure you use #11 or musket caps and you will be good to go.
Why not use 209's? :dunno:
Post by: wapiti hunter2 on April 16, 2011, 04:29:31 PM
Post by: Curly on April 16, 2011, 04:32:27 PM
Post by: bobcat on April 16, 2011, 08:06:28 PM
Is it worth buying the 209 conversion ($80)? Where I would hunt with it allows 209 primers from what I can tell. I would also get the Breech bolt with the kit which would save me some $ buying a standalone tool.
This is from the original post. He says 209's are legal where he's hunting. (he's in Kansas)
Post by: Dirty Mike on April 18, 2011, 10:32:36 PM
Post by: ghosthunter on April 18, 2011, 11:31:29 PM
Post by: JKEEN33 on April 20, 2011, 04:07:02 PM
Thanks for the info!
Does anyone want to part with their 209 setup?
Also, I saw in another thread that their is an electronic copy of the bighorn manual floating around.
Anyone have it handy?
Thanks!
John
I have the 209 kit that came with mine. I'll let it go cheap. PM me an offer. You would not get the breach plug wrench, but I will let you have this cheap enough that you can get the wrench and still save on the 80.00 factory fee.
Post by: carpsniperg2 on April 21, 2011, 01:39:37 AM
He is hunting in another state where 209's are legal.
Didn't know if they were legal there or not. Never hunted there but I think all states are o.k. with #11's or musket caps :dunno:
Post by: Curly on April 21, 2011, 06:01:10 AM
He is hunting in another state where 209's are legal.
Didn't know if they were legal there or not. Never hunted there but I think all states are o.k. with #11's or musket caps :dunno:
From his original post he says "Where I would hunt with it allows 209 primers from what I can tell." Seems like if it were legal he might as well try the 209's......I thought maybe you knew of a problem with that particular model of rifle and using 209's.......... :dunno:
Post by: Sabotloader on April 21, 2011, 09:16:11 AM
He is hunting in another state where 209's are legal.
Didn't know if they were legal there or not. Never hunted there but I think all states are o.k. with #11's or musket caps :dunno:
From his original post he says "Where I would hunt with it allows 209 primers from what I can tell." Seems like if it were legal he might as well try the 209's......I thought maybe you knew of a problem with that particular model of rifle and using 209's.......... :dunno:
With the Big Horn, Wolverine, and the MK-85... the can be a bit of a problem with shooting a NFPJ 209 (bare primer) - it is possible for the back pressure from the shot to push the 209 out of the nipple and it can become a missle itself... I would advise using a moderate charge and a moderate weight bullets when using a 209. I believe the FPJ (red plastic jacket) with a 209 inserted in it to be a little safer. It to can be blown off the post but normally is not near as violent as a bare primer. Either way when using a 209 in any open breech gun - use caution
Post by: CP on April 21, 2011, 09:21:53 AM