When I opened up the box I was really surprised. I in no way expected this kind of quality and workmanship. Then after taking the gun apart and taking some pictures I realized how much time and effort went into making this Muzzleloader.
The recoil pad is awesome, probably the best I have ever seen on a factory Muzzleloader. I will compare that to the pad on The Triumph because I really like that one as well. This is a huge upgrade from elite/extreme pads in the past.
The stock on this Muzzleloader is second to none. Of all the Knights,TC’S,Savages,and CVA’S, I have owned this stock is just in another class. Knight has not skimped at all on this Mountaineer.
The Easton ram rod is light years ahead of what was being offered in the past by Knight Rifles. I just wish they would of never sold the Power Rods to T/C.
The Stainless barrels feel like they have been waxed. They are very smooth and look awesome. The new coating by DynaTek bore coating is on the outside of the barrel as well as inside. If this stuff holds up, it will be far superior to the weathershield that T/C is offering now. This new coating also eliminates most of the nasty crud ring most of us have with using 777 powder. Another thing to mention is, no matter what powder you use, only windex is needed to clean the bore. No more lead or plastic fouling being a problem. I can’t wait to test this feature myself.
The bolts and breech plugs are beautifully machined. No more cheap soft breech plugs either. All Knight rifle breech plugs will come BH209 compatible in all the new Muzzleloaders. And as most already know, Lehigh is making almost all the parts for these Muzzleloaders. And all the new Knight Rifles will be 100% made in the USA.
I can honestly say, I’m really comparing this gun to my custom NULA that sales for $1400.00 bucks today. The Mountaineer is a true high quality Muzzleloader. I will also say it won’t be for everyone. This gun was obviously made for the guy that wants nothing but the best.
For those people that want to see these Muzzleloaders they will be at the NRA show on display in Pittsburgh PA on April 29th thru May 1st At the Knight Rifles booth. http://www.nraam.org/events/events_main.html Also at that show will be Lehigh Defense. http://lehighdefense.com/ They make the bolts and breech plugs and most of the parts for the Mountaineer and other Knight Rifles now.
I also want to congradulate the entire Knight Rifles team. This is a job very well done. I'm glad to see Jeff (owner) is demanding such high quality products.
I plan on shooting this ML this weekend. I took some pictures and will have more up by the weekend if the weather is good.
Grouse is that rifle built to shoot conicals or sabots? Nice looking rifle. I like the fluted barrel.
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Mountaineer prototype has arrived.
