Originally Posted by
josh...just josh
As I stated in my other thread, I am having some second thoughts about my decision to buy an Omega. A knight Disc is probably my next choice, but I have a few questions. My first question is how long do you think that the NFPJ will last? I see that they brazed the vent liner in (seems silly to me but whatever) so that means that a replacement plug would be $40 or so instead of the cost of just a vent liner.
I like you do not like the thought of the brazed in vent liner... but because of legal concerns Knight was forced to make this specification....
I personally have 500 shots on one of the old style vent liners in one of my 45 and see absolutely no wear.
I have one of the new conversions that I have 90 shots through and I am unable to measure the wear as of yet. So I must say I do not know how long it might last... One Forum member on this forum says that he has shot one to .035 with as little as 100+ shots. I do not see that happening with the one that I am currently shooting but I am not sure at what point it might wear.
There is always the solution of dilling the current liner out and tapping to install a new liner as Ron did.
Secondly, has anyone ever tried to float the barrel on one? While looking at one at the store, I noticed that they only have the one action screw/lug which I would think would make it impossible to float the barrel, has this been a problem for accuracy for anyone? Thanks!
No floating is really easy - but if you are referring to a new mountaineer, it is my understanding they come bedded to the stock. Each one is checked out the door. I have not actually seen or handled one but that is what I have been told. All new Knight's come with the forked recoil lug. If you would take one apart you would be able to see the length on the recoil lug effects the tilt the barreled action gets in the stock.
I hope this gives you some food for thought...