Knight MK-85 ???

SaskBushMan · 02-02-2007, 10:28 PM

I can't get my search to work on this site so I need to ask what info can you guys give me on the MK-85? Pros/cons pics. I really want a kentucky or tennesse style muzzleloader but can't afford a big price tag. I Seen a knightMK-85 for sale for 250Cdn with scope and all accessories. Might remove the scope. If I can't get a more traditional style then I think a Knight would sufice. Thanks guys.

cayugad · 02-02-2007, 10:46 PM

I ran a search on the word Kentucky in the black powder forum with a 1 year time frame and got three pages of hits.

As for the MK-85 they are a great rifle for shooting sabots. They work real good. Do not let the old technology scare you. They are a little harder to clean then some of the new rifles, but with out a doubt they are a good rifle. If it is used make sure the bore is good and the breech plug in good shape.

SaskBushMan · 02-02-2007, 11:19 PM

Cayugad can you give me any info on these models?
http://www.traditionsfirearms.com/eshop/10Expand.asp?ProductCode=R2320

and

http://www.traditionsfirearms.com/eshop/10Expand.asp?ProductCode=R2020

or

http://www.traditionsfirearms.com/eshop/10Expand.asp?ProductCode=R24008

These are what I am really interested in but haven't got a clue. I can't afford a lymans and I can get either one of these here for $300cdn. As I am in Canada.

cayugad · 02-02-2007, 11:37 PM

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ORIGINAL: SaskBushMan

Cayugad can you give me any info on these models?
http://www.traditionsfirearms.com/eshop/10Expand.asp?ProductCode=R2320

The Tennessee short rifle is I am sure a very good quality rifle, They also have a pretty good price tag to them. I am not sure if they would meet your price range.

and

http://www.traditionsfirearms.com/eshop/10Expand.asp?ProductCode=R2020

The Kentucky Rifle by Traditions is a great shooting rifle. My friend has one and it is a roundball shooter without a doubt. I think Frontier Gander also has this rifle. They are also high priced as I remember

or

http://www.traditionsfirearms.com/eshop/10Expand.asp?ProductCode=R24008

The Tradition Woodsman is their Hawkins. I have one but mine being an older one has a 1-66 twist roundball barrel. With out a doubt it is a good shooting rifle. The new ones come with a 1-48 barrel and sell for around $275 american. I am sure you can find them cheaper somewhere else.

These are what I am really interested in but haven't got a clue. I can't afford a lymans and I can get either one of these here for $300cdn. As I am in Canada.

Lyman Trade Rifles are one of my favorite rifles. I have a .54 caliber and they are around $259.00 american. With a 1-48 twist they shoot roundball and conicals well.

Actually the Tradition rifles are good rifles. They shoot well and function well. I own a number of Tradition rifles.

HEAD0001 · 02-03-2007, 12:36 AM

MK-85. Fantastic rifle. Trigger is as good as it gets on factory ML. Tom.

oldwun · 02-03-2007, 07:41 AM

cayaqad hit the nail on the head when he said to not be fooled by the new technology. That MK 85 is a great rifle. The ONLY disadvantage is the cleaning process. I have a few ML's and my Knight BK 92 would be the last to go. It shoots a Barnes 295 gr bullet backed up with 95 gr pyro like a centerfire.There are some great prices on new Knightsnow. Advertising was not one of Knights strong suites. They had it their wayfor a long time. Then TC'sconstant "it easier to clean" ads pretty well shut Knights ML down.

Dixie Rebel · 02-03-2007, 06:00 PM

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ORIGINAL: HEAD0001

MK-85. Fantastic rifle. Trigger is as good as it gets on factory ML. Tom.

I agree 100%! The Knight MK-85 is aGREAT rifle!

7025 Jack · 02-14-2007, 12:00 PM

I have owned a knight MK-85 Knight Hawk (stainless barrel, thumbhole composite stock) for 12 years. I shot a doe in the head at 106 yards this season (she was bedded) and killed a 160" 10 point at 170 yards using 100 grains of ffg and a 250 grain shockwave. I just purchased a T/C Prohunter ONLY because my oldest son is now into hunting. I have grown to love the Knight MK-85, it is a great gun. If you can purchase for the price quoted, BUY IT!

gleason.chapman · 02-14-2007, 12:13 PM

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ORIGINAL: SaskBushMan

Cayugad can you give me any info on these models?
http://www.traditionsfirearms.com/eshop/10Expand.asp?ProductCode=R2320

and

http://www.traditionsfirearms.com/eshop/10Expand.asp?ProductCode=R2020

or

http://www.traditionsfirearms.com/eshop/10Expand.asp?ProductCode=R24008

These are what I am really interested in but haven't got a clue. I can't afford a lymans and I can get either one of these here for $300cdn. As I am in Canada.

Try http://www.williamsgunsight.com/and click on the Used Guns and then Black Powder link. They had 2 percussion TC with double triggers 50 cal about 3 or 4 weeks ago. I called them about both rifles, but there was both percussion and not FL, which is what I was interested in. I just check and they lowered the price on one to $119.
Chap Gleason VA