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klundin2000 09-15-2009 07:00 PM

Hi Lane

I swabbed after every shot...not to wet not to dry, looked for a nice smooth bore. As far as grease, I didn't use any, I'm using teflon tape instead of grease.

I'm thinking I may have to increase the charge a bit. According to the Knight owners guide, it recommends between 120 and 150 grains. I was right at 110 grains volume.

Lehighs web site recommends using Blackhorn 209. I'll try a nice stout load of BH with both the 175 and 195 grain Barnes bullet.

I am happy with shooting a sub-1-inch right out of the box with my new ML. kl

LaneNebraska 09-15-2009 07:12 PM


Originally Posted by klundin2000 (Post 3442427)
Hi Lane

I swabbed after every shot...not to wet not to dry, looked for a nice smooth bore. As far as grease, I didn't use any, I'm using teflon tape instead of grease.

I'm thinking I may have to increase the charge a bit. According to the Knight owners guide, it recommends between 120 and 150 grains. I was right at 110 grains volume.

Lehighs web site recommends using Blackhorn 209. I'll try a nice stout load of BH with both the 175 and 195 grain Barnes bullet.

I am happy with shooting a sub-1-inch right out of the box with my new ML. kl


I've shot the 175 Barnes with 130g BH209, get about 1-1.5 inch groups from my LeadSled. About 2534fps. These are stout loads and require ALOT of barrel cooling time between shots!
I advise you use Only new Red FPJ's with every shot, and do not reuse them. Cause they get stretched out and allow TOO much blowback=feel powder on your cheek and forehead :s8:

WiseWood 09-19-2009 06:42 AM

A new .45 cal Elite came in yesterday. It is never fired and new in box . orange sticker original price $529.99. I paid 200.00 . Scope base I bought from Gander Mountain earlier is wrong size. Too flat and diffrent hole aparts. What is number Weaver base ? Something just captured in my mind recent forums abt a new 209 plug. I will try up to 120 gr t7 f2 with SST and SW to narrow the aim with Nikon Prostaff after bore sighter.


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