No.11 percussion cap memory lane
01-08-2012, 05:07 PM
#1
Fork Horn
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Michigan
Posts: 220
No.11 percussion cap memory lane
It was a beauitiful day here in Siberia...er Michigan today. Mid 30's without a cloud in the sky! I broke out my very first ML, a Knight BK92. I have shot a lot of deer with that rifle and it alway delivers the accuracy. Over the years I have upgraded the rifle to MK85 standards. I upgraded the sights and added a metal trigger guard. The only plastic part left is the ram rod thimble and I am looking for a replacement for that one.
Anyway, I decided to break out the unused can of Goex Pinnacle I have on hand. I also pulled all the crap conicals I have on hand. It was a collection of TC Maxi Hunters and CVA conicals. (Those CVAs were the only bullet that I was never able to get to work with the BK92. All other sabots and conicals all perform acceptably. The rifle just hates that bullet.)
To be honest, I had forgotten how fun that rifle is with percussion caps. It still fires first time every time. The Pinnacle was really great powder. I fired 20 rounds with no swabbing. Clean-up was super easy, Hoppes #9 did the trick quickly.
I have a lot of confidence in this rifle. I can hold 4" at 100 yards with the open sights.
All in all, it was just a fun day at the range. I guess this is why I stay with muzzleloading year after year. I really enjoy my CF and RF firearms. But I really love muzzleloading.
Anyway, I decided to break out the unused can of Goex Pinnacle I have on hand. I also pulled all the crap conicals I have on hand. It was a collection of TC Maxi Hunters and CVA conicals. (Those CVAs were the only bullet that I was never able to get to work with the BK92. All other sabots and conicals all perform acceptably. The rifle just hates that bullet.)
To be honest, I had forgotten how fun that rifle is with percussion caps. It still fires first time every time. The Pinnacle was really great powder. I fired 20 rounds with no swabbing. Clean-up was super easy, Hoppes #9 did the trick quickly.
I have a lot of confidence in this rifle. I can hold 4" at 100 yards with the open sights.
All in all, it was just a fun day at the range. I guess this is why I stay with muzzleloading year after year. I really enjoy my CF and RF firearms. But I really love muzzleloading.
01-08-2012, 05:20 PM
#2
Dominant Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 21,193
Some of these old rifles are just fun to play with. I am always amazed by how accurate the older rifles are. And a good #11 cap always works for me. These January temps have been unreal. I miss the snow but not the sub zero cold.
01-08-2012, 05:28 PM
#4
Fork Horn
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Michigan
Posts: 220
The caps with the rifle are just too much fun. I will use the Pinnacle until it is gone, then I am going to search for some Swiss BP and/or give Black MZ a try. I don't thing the BK92 will see the 209 conversion kit any time soon.
BTW, I am wishing for some snow as well.
BTW, I am wishing for some snow as well.
01-08-2012, 05:34 PM
#5
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Idaho
Posts: 11,703
Remember Black MZ is nothing more than APP powder re-branded although the have made it a bit more strong. It still comes with condensation packs in the powder and it still clumps in time once it has been opened.
