Light Knight mk-85

flounder33 · 03-27-2011, 05:28 PM

The mailman brought me a present on Friday. It was the rifle that JStanley helped me acquire from a gun shop near him. It is a Knight Light mk-85. It is like other mk-85's but with a 20 inch barrel. It sure has a nice balanced feel to it. I am not sure who made the barrel but I think it was made before they started using the Green Mountain barrels.

Today it got up near freezing so I decided I had to give it a try. I set my sawhorse rest 50 yards from the target. I used 75 grains of Goex 3f and a 440 grain UC short. That is a pretty snappy load for this little gun. I shot 5 shots and got the factory rear sight set within reason. I then decided to try shooting a group. Pretty good on the first four shots but then I came down with the five shot fever and blew it on the last shot. I still felt pretty good about the way things went on the first time out with my new rifle.

It took a little more time and a few more patches to clean up than what you bh209 shooters are use to but I really didn't mind a bit. I think I am going to really enjoy this little carbine.
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builder459 · 03-27-2011, 05:41 PM

It looks almost exactly like my Knight wolverine, except the wolverine has a 22" barrel.that is some good shooting.that UC short do well in most 1:28 50's? yesterday mine was doing well with 75 gr pyrodex no shot card and NE 460's. Ray

flounder33 · 03-27-2011, 05:55 PM

It is a lot like the wolverine except the mk-85 has a different shape reciever. It's hard to see that in this pic.
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builder459 · 03-27-2011, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by flounder33

It is a lot like the wolverine except the mk-85 has a different shape reciever. It's hard to see that in this pic.
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Weren't the Mk85's flat on top? shot that UC 440 very well. Ray

Gm54-120 · 03-27-2011, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by builder459

Weren't the Mk85's flat on top? shot that UC 440 very well. Ray

Yes im pretty sure all MK85s were flat tops but there were MANY variations in stocks and even calibers. I think the first ones even had a threaded barrel before Green Mountain got involved.

There was even a 36cal Squirrel Rifle and the original "Master Hunter" was the Grand American MK85.

flounder33 · 03-27-2011, 09:45 PM

yup, this one is flat on top. I'll have to get a better pic of that.

builder459 · 03-28-2011, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by flounder33

It is a lot like the wolverine except the mk-85 has a different shape reciever. It's hard to see that in this pic.
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FLOUNDER, since you seem interested in the older plunger style Knight rifles. you can buy NIB Knight wolverines at oldenglishoutfitters.com for $149.00 + $16.00 shipping they also have the youth models for same price.. Ray

flounder33 · 03-28-2011, 12:52 PM

I have had a few wolverines in the last years but I can't seem to hang on to them. Honestly, I like the mk-85s better for one reason or another. No doubt that that is an excellent bargain on them there.
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bronko22000 · 03-28-2011, 03:55 PM

I got lucky when I got my Knight. I bought it at an online auction for $50. Added another $30 for a 209 ignition system - replacing the #11 perc cap. That rifle is my only inline and is all I need. Its light, easy to carry, and is a real tack driver.

builder459 · 03-28-2011, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by bronko22000

I got lucky when I got my Knight. I bought it at an online auction for $50. Added another $30 for a 209 ignition system - replacing the #11 perc cap. That rifle is my only inline and is all I need. Its light, easy to carry, and is a real tack driver.

There solid well made rifles.