Knight Ultra Lite..... Need help

[Sabotloader]

I was having the same problem with my new ultralight sabot loader had me check measurement of breech plug always in spec figured out that you can tighten the bolt too much when you put it back together screw the firing pin assembly into the bowl handle all the way then back it out one full turn then aline it's a flaw in the design they did not know they have I also switched to a Thompson Center flamethrower musket nipple it's .020 longer than the knight nipples I now get perfect ignition for up to 50 shots without worrying

Now that is good to know - wonder if the #11's are also longer...

[swift]

I have not done a ton of research but as I can tell they only make the flame thrower in a musket I did look locally for number 11 in the flamethrower type configuration but have not measured the difference between a TC and at knight number 11 nipple
When I told Tanner about the firing pin bolt handle issue he went and got one check it out and was amazed that you could over tighten it you would think spring it into tight would make the firing pin stick out farther but it does the opposite

[whacker1]

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[BKMFR]

I would like to thank everyone for the help, especially Bob33 Thank you for referring me to Sabotloader, and Thank you Sabotloader for the time you spent working my issue out with me over the phone. I greatly appreciate it, Thanks again!
BKMFR

[Damnimissed]

What would we do without Sabotloader? Seriously. Between my family and working long hours, I know I don't really have a lot of time to figure this kind of stuff out. 

[HntnFsh]

Sabotloader is an amazing resource for us! We are fortunate to have him as a member. I cant think of anyone that is better about giving out information and helping us with our muzzleloader questions. He goes into great detail and makes excellent post for us. His pictures and explanations are awesome!
Thank you very much Sabotloader!

[Sabotloader]

OK... for those of us that have the newer Knights, DISC's, Mountaineers, or the new Ultra Light I would guess we need to introduce a new 'Bolt Assembly Rule'

If, when you take your bolt apart to clean or change available options, one of the things that makes the rifles so versatile, then you re-assemble I would suggest following the fallowing options.

1. Make totally sure that the secondary safety is turned in as far as it will go - sometimes this take a hefty twist to get the last little bit.

2. Insert the hammer assembly in the bolt housing and turn it clockwise until it stops turning.

The third step is where it get a bit interesting...

  a. In the older blots and the majority of the bolts you would then rotate the hammer assembly back counter clockwise until the hammer assembly and bolt housing are aligned correctly.  Surface 'A' Should align with surface 'B' and the 'Striker Tip" should align with the 'Detent" at the top of the strike ramp.  With alignment, begin carefully un-screwing the secondary safety until it is completely out.

This picture shows the correct alignment...



Step 'a' is the normal procedure for the bulk of the older Knight Bolts.  But, in some cases it will not work with the newer bolt assemblies.

If you have completed the re-assembly through step 'a' re-insert the bolt in the rifle and if all works great you now a ready to go.  If it does not fire the primer or the cap or the bolt handle is very tight/difficult to close or lift.

then move to step 'b'

  b. remove the Bolt again - reset the secondary safety in to pull the 'striker' out of the detent. Then rotate the Hammer Assembly one full turn counter-clockwise.  Release the secondary safety and re-install the bolt.  The hammer assembly will now operate normally.

I am certainly not the best writer in the world so I hope those that have a Knight understand the procedure.

mike

[Sabotloader]

Sabotloader is an amazing resource for us! We are fortunate to have him as a member. I cant think of anyone that is better about giving out information and helping us with our muzzleloader questions. He goes into great detail and makes excellent post for us. His pictures and explanations are awesome!
Thank you very much Sabotloader!

OK folks that is really getting mushy - nothing that any of the rest of you-all would not do when information you have needs to be shared...

mike

[Bob33]

Sabotloader is an amazing resource for us! We are fortunate to have him as a member. I cant think of anyone that is better about giving out information and helping us with our muzzleloader questions. He goes into great detail and makes excellent post for us. His pictures and explanations are awesome!
Thank you very much Sabotloader!

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