New Knight Ultra-Light - Questions

[eltaco]

Last year was my first year shooting a muzzleloader and I have to say thanks again to you guys for helping me on a steep learning curve. I really wanted to start with a Knight Ultra-light but lead times were extremely long and I ended up settling on a Mountaineer, which of course was a phenomenal shooter… but was definitely heavier than I wanted for a mountain rifle.

That mountaineer had a Bestill 2pc plug installed by the original owner, and shot bare primer with BH209 and Fury Universal 320gr extremely well. I admit I don’t know a lot about the red plastic jacket vs bare 209, so I ordered my UL with the bare again. That said, I’m not sure it’s built correctly, as my bolt looks completely different. Knight already shipped a bare 209 bolt my direction. That said, would you guys recommend the bare 209 or rpj for western states with BH209 use?

Coming from the Bestill plug, I didn’t do anything to go hunt and had no issues during the season either. What do I need to know with the bare 209 on this new rifle? I’ve heard a bit about head spacing but not sure what to be looking for on that. I’m hoping to have a good enough seal to not have to worry about water intrusion or blow back and have consistent BH209 firing.

 

[eltaco]

Also, much smaller of a concern, but does anyone know where to find a significantly lower weight breech plug tool? This solid steel one kind of defeats the “ultra-light” purpose

 

[COLOelkman]

I made one with a smaller dia. steel rod, bent 90 degrees and I ground one end square to fit a socket. Much lighter.

 

[eltaco]

I made one with a smaller dia. steel rod, bent 90 degrees and I ground one end square to fit a socket. Much lighter.

Sounds promising. Any pictures of that? How much weight did you save?

 

[COLOelkman]

Will try to post a photo later!

 

[sabotloader]

Also, much smaller of a concern, but does anyone know where to find a significantly lower weight breech plug tool? This solid steel one kind of defeats the “ultra-light” purpose

I use a simple ratchet and deep socket

1/4" Ratchet, Long extension, and a 7/16" deep socket

 

[COLOelkman]

Well, here's what I made. My tube is actually aluminum and I believe I made the one on the left for a different size breach plug. Not much weight difference. But I may be backpacking on a muzzy hunt this year and if so, I'd plan to get an aluminum rod making the lengths as short as necessary to do the job.

 

[COLOelkman]

Well, here's what I made. My tube is actually aluminum and I believe I made the one on the left for a different size breach plug. Not much weight difference. But I may be backpacking on a muzzy hunt this year and if so, I'd plan to get an aluminum rod making the lengths as short as necessary to do the job.