Author Topic: Knight Wolverine 209 (Read 1105 times)

ELKHOUND · « **on:** February 17, 2003, 07:02:24 PM »

Anyone shoot this in-line? If so, how do you like it? Thanks,ELKHOUND

Billyboy · « **Reply #1 on:** February 18, 2003, 02:04:33 AM »

I have an older Wolverine with thumbhole stock and 209 conversion. I have hunted with it for about 8 years now and killed many deer. I shoot 100gr Pyrodex Select with a 200gr. XTP and get about 1.25" @ 100yds. I think it is definetly a good rifle for the money. Nothing fancy, but it sure does work well.

ELKHOUND · « **Reply #2 on:** February 19, 2003, 09:50:06 AM »

Thanks for the info,I'm going to buy this rifle in 50cal. for elk hunting.Any other help with loads,bullets,etc,would be appreciated.Do you use 2or3F ?Thanks again,ELKHOUND(new to muzzleloading).

Billyboy · « **Reply #3 on:** February 20, 2003, 02:13:22 AM »

Since you are still getting supplies, i would go with 777 2f powder. It is more potent than older pyrodex products and cleans easily. I think it is also available in pellet form now. You'll just need to fiddle around until you find something accurate.
Most of my friends use the Hornady XTP's in weights from 200 - 300 gr. and they perform very well. For Elk, I would start with the 300 XTP or maybe Nosler partition Handgun bullets. Good luck!

ELKHOUND · « **Reply #4 on:** February 21, 2003, 11:21:28 PM »

Thanks BillyBoy, I'm looking forward to playing around with it,working up different load combo's etc.I appreciate the help.ELKHOUND

simonkenton · « **Reply #5 on:** February 22, 2003, 03:54:20 AM »

Elkhound I have been studying up on this rifle on five different forums and it always gets good reviews. Good trigger pull, comfortable stock, and a very accurate Green Mountain barrel. One and a quarter inch groups are not unusual with the Wolverine.