Lehigh Coversion Kits Becomming Available
03-05-2011, 07:42 PM
#11
Spike
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 15
What would be the advantage of making the Knight version with a non-removable vent liner? Doesn't make sense to me. I thought the reason for a vent liner was to improve ignition and extend the life of a breech plug by making the vent liner removable and replaceable when it becomes eroded? Being able to remove the vent liner for cleaning seems like a good idea, too.
The only reason I can come up with for making it non-removable is perhaps a financial advantage/improved profit margin for the manufacturer? When the vent liner erodes in the non-removable version will a person just throw out the breech plug and be forced to buy a new breech plug/vent liner assembly versus buying just an inexpensive vent liner?
Maybe the "average Joe" will not wear out the vent liner- somebody that does little target shooting and mostly just hunts in the Fall?
Please forgive me if my question is off target or has an obvious answer; as I am still learning about Knight/Lehigh conversions and it's all pretty much new to me. Thanks
The only reason I can come up with for making it non-removable is perhaps a financial advantage/improved profit margin for the manufacturer? When the vent liner erodes in the non-removable version will a person just throw out the breech plug and be forced to buy a new breech plug/vent liner assembly versus buying just an inexpensive vent liner?
Maybe the "average Joe" will not wear out the vent liner- somebody that does little target shooting and mostly just hunts in the Fall?
Please forgive me if my question is off target or has an obvious answer; as I am still learning about Knight/Lehigh conversions and it's all pretty much new to me. Thanks
As for profit margin, the average Joe will probably buy more unneeded vent liners than replacement breech plugs so I think Knight is screwed up by not going with the Lehigh with replacement vent liners.
Last edited by bowhunterjsc; 03-05-2011 at 08:08 PM.
03-05-2011, 07:59 PM
#12
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: River Ridge, LA (Suburb of New Orleans)
Posts: 10,917
[QUOTE] What would be the advantage of making the Knight version with a non-removable vent liner? Doesn't make sense to me. /QUOTE]
Quake, I suspect it's a liability issue. It may be that Knight is afraid that some uninformed person will get ahold of one of their guns (perhaps as a used gun) that has the vent liner removed, and shoot it without a liner. That "just might" cause a little excessive blow back.
Quake, I suspect it's a liability issue. It may be that Knight is afraid that some uninformed person will get ahold of one of their guns (perhaps as a used gun) that has the vent liner removed, and shoot it without a liner. That "just might" cause a little excessive blow back.
03-05-2011, 08:14 PM
#14
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 5,605
Since Savage uses a removable liner it may be in Knights best interest to NOT go there. It is the same vent liner he sells for use in the Savage.
If you get my drift..
QUAKE
These liners are really that good. In a low blowby breach plug using subs i cant imagine the amount of shooting it would take to wear it out. Ive shot a lot of 45cal high pressure sub loads through mine and no erosion yet. Over 100 max BH209 loads in my 54cal with bullets from 300-385gr and they are still like new.
If you get my drift..
QUAKE
These liners are really that good. In a low blowby breach plug using subs i cant imagine the amount of shooting it would take to wear it out. Ive shot a lot of 45cal high pressure sub loads through mine and no erosion yet. Over 100 max BH209 loads in my 54cal with bullets from 300-385gr and they are still like new.
Last edited by Gm54-120; 03-05-2011 at 08:32 PM.
03-06-2011, 12:26 AM
#15
Fork Horn
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Indiana
Posts: 366
Thanks for the replies to my questions, everybody.
Yes, I suppose there could be liability issues with a Knight with a missing vent liner that is sold second-hand. In this sue-happy world we live in anything is possible. I never thought of that one. I wonder if Savage has ever had an issue with that.
Also, I did not realize the vent liners were that hard and durable. Guess it's not an issue, huh?
Yes, I suppose there could be liability issues with a Knight with a missing vent liner that is sold second-hand. In this sue-happy world we live in anything is possible. I never thought of that one. I wonder if Savage has ever had an issue with that.
Also, I did not realize the vent liners were that hard and durable. Guess it's not an issue, huh?
