Author Topic: omega simplicity (Read 1886 times)

Crunch · « **on:** November 03, 2003, 01:20:07 PM »

I've been reading all the posts about the omega, and not having seen one in real life, I have a question. If the 209 ignition is too hot, why not go back to a plain old #11, rather than all this hornett conversion stuff? Just wondering. Crunch

Underclocked · « **Reply #1 on:** November 03, 2003, 01:53:56 PM »

Too weak.

Fine by me but the firing mechanism is a PIN. They tell me, "it don't work that way, Underclocked." :grin:

daddywpb · « **Reply #2 on:** November 04, 2003, 01:26:04 AM »

What's the problem with the Omega ignition system? Can someone tell me which post this discussion is on? I'd like to see it.
Thanks.

RandyWakeman · « **Reply #3 on:** November 04, 2003, 02:08:12 PM »

There is no "problem".

209's came into play due to pellets, and aren't going away.

daddywpb · « **Reply #4 on:** November 05, 2003, 02:10:35 PM »

209's are also easier to handle, weatherproof and a lot more reliable. I certainly don't have any complaints, and wouldn't want to use #11 caps with loose powder or pellets if I had a choice.

Oldsnow · « **Reply #5 on:** November 07, 2003, 06:10:16 PM »

Crunch I have an Omega and Oncore both in 50 cal. and I was getting flyers from both rifles with standard 209 primers. Now I shoot Remington 209-4 primers. The 209-4 primer is used to reload 410 shot shells and only has half the fire that a standard 209 primer has. Now my Omega averages 1 1/2" groups at 100yds. with out any flyers.

flintlock54 · « **Reply #6 on:** November 08, 2003, 06:15:27 AM »

daddywpd,

#11 caps not a good choice in an in-line?

The White rifles seem to have some degree of success using them.

This week I am going to experiment with the Knight original disc #11 adapters in my Knight Disc Magnum. I will let everyone know the results.

I plan on testing in my 26" Knight Disc Magnum:

777 pellets
777 loose
Clean Shot FFFg

With:

220 grain Dead Centers
XTP 240
XTP 300

And:

Federal 209
CCI 209
#11 caps/Disc adapter

daddywpb · « **Reply #7 on:** November 08, 2003, 09:38:06 AM »

I don't remember saying they weren't a good choice - if you like them, use them. What I said was - I would much rather use 209's if I had the choice, and I do. I've had misfires and hangfires with percussion caps. I've never had a misfire or hangfire with a 209 primer.

flintlock54 · « **Reply #8 on:** November 08, 2003, 11:43:17 AM »

209's it is!