Author Topic: Question for Randy Wakeman (Read 1300 times)

jrkrk · « **on:** November 18, 2003, 11:47:20 AM »

Other than an Encore which can be switched over to centerfire if you had to pick and choose only one muzzleloader that you can own what would it be and why? Thanx :grin:

Wolfhound · « **Reply #1 on:** November 18, 2003, 05:32:53 PM »

I can guess at his answer for you if you like. He'll say Knight Elite (50 cal), White 98 (.451 cal), or Austin Haleck 420 (50 cal). I'm betting he'll say Knight Elite. His shoots sub half inch groups at 100 yards!

RandyWakeman · « **Reply #2 on:** November 18, 2003, 08:46:09 PM »

Quote from: jrkrk

Other than an Encore which can be switched over to centerfire if you had to pick and choose only one muzzleloader that you can own what would it be and why? Thanx :grin:

Wolfhound is right, of course.

It would be the Knight Elite for several reasons: the tapered barrel, the best trigger on any muzzleloader I've tested, a solid synthetic stock that fits me well and soaks up "heavy load recoil" extremely well, and no fussing with cappers / decappers out in the field.

The overwhelming reason is that it is the most accurate muzzleloader I've ever fired-- and is accurate with many different bullets and loads. It handles 348 and 405 grain powerbelts well, 260 grain Winchester Platinum Tips, and 300 grain .44 /50 Dead Centers all sub-MOA.

With 220 grain .40 / 50 Dead Centers and 100 grains of T 7 FFg loose, it shoots sub-1/2" day in, day out-- with a few 1/4" groups tossed in by blind luck.

There are several extremely accurate muzzleloaders out there I've tried: the Omega, Austin & Halleck 420, and White 98 .451 are all 1-1/4" area or better shooters. BUT, nothing has come close to the Knight Elite yet in the accuracy department. not just with that "one" pet load, but with many.

jrkrk · « **Reply #3 on:** November 19, 2003, 12:21:55 PM »

Randy I have a knight disc rifle and mine uses the older orange discs and the gun is pretty accurate. Is there really that much of a difference in the knight elite? Thanx John :grin:

RandyWakeman · « **Reply #4 on:** November 19, 2003, 12:47:54 PM »

doninva · « **Reply #5 on:** November 26, 2003, 01:25:37 PM »

Randy, you should try the Knight red hot 220 for fun. They will also shot thoes little tiny groups in the "elite. Don

RandyWakeman · « **Reply #6 on:** November 28, 2003, 12:50:55 PM »

How easy are they to load? If these are Barnes X - Bullets-- no fun at all.

It's the 220 gr. .40 / 50 Dead Centers that have grouped the best, and that they load easily is a nice bonus.