Originally Posted by
Breechplug
We also have steep rough country to hunt where I live, deep ravines ect. Like I mentioned above somewhere I prefer a heavier rifle as Im Big and Tall, it just fits me better. I just turned 50 this past Dec 31st but during the last day of our hunting season this year I still managed to drag a buck back to my truck with my accura 1 1/2 miles, it felt good. I realize ssome hunt bigger animals than whitetails, if I had Elk to hunt then I bet ya I'd go for a lighter Mler.
Im just picking everyone's bones on this one, I have the urge to get a new mler but I dont know what it will be as of yet. I have'nt seen the new CVA mountain rifle yet but being a CVA shooter I'll check it out.
I'll follow the post on the knight mountaineer and see what everyone has to say, and your right if I like what Im now using than why change....but you all know the urge to buy something new....still way undecided.
(BP)
BP I will tell you what I like about my Mountaineer. First off, I'm a Knight fan, I have owned several other brands (not going to mention names here because that will get a debate going) and have not had near the problems with a Knight that I have with others. I love the bolt action over the break actions. I feel they are tighter and less slop. I don't mind the extra weight at all, it actually balances a lot better for me. I seem to hold it a lot steadier than I do light rifles. The accuracy has been superb for me. I can put a 5 shot group under an inch at a 100 yards with 120gr of BH 209 and a 300gr Lehigh with a Win 209 primer. The details in the stock and barrel/action are second to none. I just enjoy the gun tremendously.