Originally Posted by
idahoron
I have a mk85 but Mikes Ultra-light keeps nagging at me. I have owned a BK92 for over 20 years, and now as most of you know I gave the BK92 to a young hunter and I now only have the MK85. So mike or anyone else that has had both. In a head to head battle with Idaho ML regulations in mind give me the scoop on which you like better and why?
That tan ultra-light looks pretty cool. Ron
gosh ron! this really a bit tougher than you might think. The MK is a great rifle and I really like it because of it portability and pointabilty and of course it just plain shoots...
But then I have to tell you - It stayed in the safe all hunting season because I used the ULite. I used the Ulite during regular rifle season and equipped as a modern rifle might be and then during ML season - I shoot .504x400 grain BullShop LGP's lead conicals - switched over the ignition and the sight and wa-la ready to go...
Your bullet with paper patching should really be a jewel with this rifle as it is with the MK.
The Ulite fits right in with this years regular rifle season's buck
But, seriously, I do prefer the Ulite for its flexibility number one, I can use it either as a Modern hunting rifle or an Idaho legal ML. I really enjoy hunting both seasons. Second, I believe the Ulite offers more protection to the breech area - I do not worry about caps falling off or debris getting into the breech area.
They are both great rifles - tough choice - but I would go with the Ulite...
mike