got a T/C triumph last night....putting the MK-85 away

barry1me · 12-11-2007, 08:10 AM

Well I finally decided on one of the newer generation Inlines. I have had my knight for over 10 years, and it has been a great gun. Just tired of the hassle of tearing the gun apart and cleaning it. I ended up getting the Nikon Omega scope with the gun too. Looks like im going to shoot 150 of pellets with this too. Does anyone have any experience with this setup? Im curious to know what peoples feedback on this gun is.

bo79 · 12-11-2007, 08:21 AM

are you going to sell the MK-85??

jaybe · 12-11-2007, 08:22 AM

MERRY CHRISTMAS !

barry1me · 12-11-2007, 08:37 AM

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ORIGINAL: bo79

are you going to sell the MK-85??

havent decided yet...The gun is like new I havent shot it more then 100 times. Its the LH version and its the black synthetic thumbhole stock with stainless barrel.

barry1me · 12-11-2007, 08:38 AM

Merry christmas to you too....this was a early christmas present to myself

outdoorsmen · 12-11-2007, 04:45 PM

i've had numerous posts about my triumph, check them out. i'm happy thus far.

lemoyne · 12-11-2007, 05:17 PM

I am happy wit mine, its getting to where unless I have a special reason its the one I reach for.
Find the loads the gun likes and you will do well. Now as for the Omega scope I can not say as much, all guns are harmonic sensitive I dont believe there are any exceptions no matter what some people say; it is also a fairly well known fact among shooters that use muzzleloaders a lot that very few will shoot a 250 gr bullet of any sort with 150 gr RS accurately much less a particular one . Since you already have the set up by all means try it, but your odd are proably in the neighborhood of 1 in 75 of it working with that particular load and bullet in a particular gun.
I will suggest that the next bullet on your list should be a 50/40 200gr Shock Wave they shoot very flat and normally will be very accurate in quite a few guns usually with ywo loads one will usually be 90 or 100gr and the other is quite often 140 or 150 gr; another possability is the 200gr XTP[10 mm or 40 cal]with the same sabot [available directly from MMP these bullets are both well proven on both game and for acccuracy and flat trajectory.
Lee

barry1me · 12-12-2007, 06:55 PM

well I took my time did everything according to the book and how T/C recomends cleaning the barrel, and the procedure to sight it in. Results were 1.5" grouping from a bench no vise at 100 yards. I had a problem getting a good pattern at 150 4". It wasnt the gun but me trying to get a good rest. I would like to put the gun in a vise and see what kinds of groups I could get. Overall Im very happy with the gun, shoots great and super easy to clean. We shot a total of 18 shots. We shot the shockwave 250g and the Hornady SSTML 250g, both shot identical. 150g of T7 and winchester primers. After 18 shots the breech plug came out and turned out with my fingers with ease. So far im very happy....unfortunatly I dont think I have the nerves to be able to put the omega scope to its full potential

bo79 · 12-13-2007, 06:01 AM

I have been looking for a left handed one with a thumbhole, is it the MK-85 predator? email me at jarrettburgess@hotmail.com if you would like to sell it and how much you want for it. Thanks and good luck hunting!!