Light Knight mk-85
03-27-2011, 05:28 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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Light Knight mk-85
The mailman brought me a present on Friday. It was the rifle that JStanley helped me acquire from a gun shop near him. It is a Knight Light mk-85. It is like other mk-85's but with a 20 inch barrel. It sure has a nice balanced feel to it. I am not sure who made the barrel but I think it was made before they started using the Green Mountain barrels.
Today it got up near freezing so I decided I had to give it a try. I set my sawhorse rest 50 yards from the target. I used 75 grains of Goex 3f and a 440 grain UC short. That is a pretty snappy load for this little gun. I shot 5 shots and got the factory rear sight set within reason. I then decided to try shooting a group. Pretty good on the first four shots but then I came down with the five shot fever and blew it on the last shot. I still felt pretty good about the way things went on the first time out with my new rifle.
It took a little more time and a few more patches to clean up than what you bh209 shooters are use to but I really didn't mind a bit. I think I am going to really enjoy this little carbine.
Art
Today it got up near freezing so I decided I had to give it a try. I set my sawhorse rest 50 yards from the target. I used 75 grains of Goex 3f and a 440 grain UC short. That is a pretty snappy load for this little gun. I shot 5 shots and got the factory rear sight set within reason. I then decided to try shooting a group. Pretty good on the first four shots but then I came down with the five shot fever and blew it on the last shot. I still felt pretty good about the way things went on the first time out with my new rifle.
It took a little more time and a few more patches to clean up than what you bh209 shooters are use to but I really didn't mind a bit. I think I am going to really enjoy this little carbine.
Art
Last edited by flounder33; 03-27-2011 at 05:53 PM.
03-27-2011, 05:41 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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It looks almost exactly like my Knight wolverine, except the wolverine has a 22" barrel.that is some good shooting.that UC short do well in most 1:28 50's? yesterday mine was doing well with 75 gr pyrodex no shot card and NE 460's. Ray
03-27-2011, 07:36 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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03-27-2011, 08:32 PM
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Giant Nontypical
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Yes im pretty sure all MK85s were flat tops but there were MANY variations in stocks and even calibers. I think the first ones even had a threaded barrel before Green Mountain got involved.
There was even a 36cal Squirrel Rifle and the original "Master Hunter" was the Grand American MK85.
There was even a 36cal Squirrel Rifle and the original "Master Hunter" was the Grand American MK85.
03-28-2011, 12:32 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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FLOUNDER, since you seem interested in the older plunger style Knight rifles. you can buy NIB Knight wolverines at oldenglishoutfitters.com for $149.00 + $16.00 shipping they also have the youth models for same price.. Ray
03-28-2011, 12:52 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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I have had a few wolverines in the last years but I can't seem to hang on to them. Honestly, I like the mk-85s better for one reason or another. No doubt that that is an excellent bargain on them there.
Art
Art
03-28-2011, 03:55 PM
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Boone & Crockett
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I got lucky when I got my Knight. I bought it at an online auction for $50. Added another $30 for a 209 ignition system - replacing the #11 perc cap. That rifle is my only inline and is all I need. Its light, easy to carry, and is a real tack driver.
03-28-2011, 04:30 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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There solid well made rifles.