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sabotloader 08-21-2011 07:01 PM


Originally Posted by bronko22000 (Post 3837262)
I like the Knight rifles and the way they shoot. I don't think anyone has gotten an inaccurate one that I read about. Even my old, old Knight still shoots under 2" at 100 yds. But you think with all the designs they have come up with that they would get away from that need to unscrew the knob/screw on the end of the bolt. I realize it is another safety mechanism but do you really think it is necessary?

I really like that idea... secondary safety and an easy way to disassemble the bolt - no extra tools need.

Shoot if you do not like just ignore it - except when you need to take the bolt apart...

builder459 08-21-2011 07:04 PM


Originally Posted by a1smokepole (Post 3837300)
nice setup but were did you get a 50cal knight barrel with 1-24 twist and the new bolt

3 guesses, first 2 don't count.:s1:

onetohunt 08-21-2011 07:23 PM


Originally Posted by bronko22000 (Post 3837262)
I like the Knight rifles and the way they shoot. I don't think anyone has gotten an inaccurate one that I read about. Even my old, old Knight still shoots under 2" at 100 yds. But you think with all the designs they have come up with that they would get away from that need to unscrew the knob/screw on the end of the bolt. I realize it is another safety mechanism but do you really think it is necessary?

I like the secondary safety as well. It is a good comfort maker for me.

W.W. 08-21-2011 07:31 PM

OK just tell me how to call and I will test one for them this hunting season. That is just mean to show and not tell (haha).

Grouse45 08-22-2011 03:00 AM


Originally Posted by a1smokepole (Post 3837300)
nice setup but were did you get a 50cal knight barrel with 1-24 twist and the new bolt

It's a blank test barrel from knight.

bronko22000 08-22-2011 04:50 AM

Getting back to that need to unscrew the knob. I personnally don't like it and I am sure its a turn off for a lot of other shooters. And I don't like having to have the bolt face resting on the primer (if I unscrew it all the way). My reason is that I still hunt most of the time and often times I only have a couple seconds to get off a shot. Having to unscrew this 'safety' feature wastes valuable time and unnecessary movement.
Other than that I love the Knights. They shoot great and are light, reliable rifles.

sabotloader 08-22-2011 05:47 AM


Originally Posted by bronko22000 (Post 3837388)
Getting back to that need to unscrew the knob. I personnally don't like it and I am sure its a turn off for a lot of other shooters. And I don't like having to have the bolt face resting on the primer (if I unscrew it all the way).

I am not understanding what you are saying here. Anytime the bolt is closed and a primer is inserted the primer always rests against the bolt face whether the secondary safety is engaged or not. The only thing the secondary safety does other than disassembly, is to insure that the hammer can not reach the primer. I do not do this I am sorry to say, anytime there is a primer inserted and you lift the bolt handle you really do take a slight chance that the sear may let the hammer go and the gun could go off, but with the secondary safety engaged that can not happen. I think that feature alone was one of the driving forces for the secondary safety.

Especially for those that set their own triggers or triggers that have become worn over the ages and not reset... it is just a bit of added safety.


My reason is that I still hunt most of the time and often times I only have a couple seconds to get off a shot. Having to unscrew this 'safety' feature wastes valuable time and unnecessary movement.
Most of my hunting is still hunting also but at that time the secondary safety is never engaged just the trigger safety. There really is no reason to engage the secondary safety in that situation unless you would want to. Other wise just leave it off, most do not it engaged very often any way. My Whites also have a secondary saftey also. I think the only reason they were added to was for insurance, insurance that the shooter can use when ever he or she feels like it.

I think most just turn it back and forget it until it comes time to take the bolt apart or you might be working on the gun to insure that the hammer does drop, and even then the gun is un-primed, you are just preventing a dry-fire.


Other than that I love the Knights. They shoot great and are light, reliable rifles.

mountaineer magic 08-22-2011 06:21 AM

As busy as you are you should send that 1:24 barrel to me and I will test it for you.
I would be willing to sacrifice bullets and powder for such a worthy cause.

Gm54-120 08-22-2011 06:26 AM

I guess i could test some similar load data in my Savage with a 1-24 too. :D

mountaineer magic 08-22-2011 06:29 AM


Originally Posted by Gm54-120 (Post 3837409)
I guess i could test some similar load data in my Savage with a 1-24 too. :D

You better wait and test it in a Denali


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