The Knight Wolverine 209 with the 26" barrel is a fine rifle. Congratulations. The Wolverine was and still is the workhorse of the Knight Rifle line up. It was never real fancy by some standards out there,although I think they make thumbhole stocks for the rifle if you want one. With the 209 ignition the rifle will be a very dependable and I will bet very accurate rifle for many years for you. Also with the longer 26" barrel you can take advantage of stronger powder charges if you so wish. I believe the maximum powder charge is still 120 grains of loose and 150 grains in pellets. Refer to your manual for the exact figures on the powder charges which are allowed.

I own and shoot a Knight Wolverine LK-II which was their older style Wolverine with #11 ignition, and a 22" barrel. It is indeed a shooter and a very good rifle to have in the woods. I would not fear any hunting situtation with this rifle.

You might want to start your rifle off with 100 grains of loose powder. Triple Se7en or Pyrodex are favorites although Black Mag3, American Pioneer Powder, Pinnacle and Goex are also excellent choices for the rifle. With the 209 ignition, your rifle should fire under all conditions. Get some Thompson Center Mag Express XTP's in 240 & 300 grain and try them in your rifle. Also for hunting, look at the Knight Red Hots, Barnes Expanders, and my Wolverine does an excellent job with Shockwaves. You will find the rifle will shoot well with about anything you want to push down it.