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WV Hunter 01-15-2013 04:55 AM


Originally Posted by Screwbolts (Post 4027532)

That is a conversion to use large rifle Primers, they are not considered 209s by any stretch of the imagination.


Ken

Ah, I've heard of those before....never seen one. I definitely wouldn't use that. Thanks for clearning that up!!


Re: 209's... I know alot of folks DO use the conversion (red discs) in the older plunger guns, most with 777 or RS and they like it. It essentially makes it like a disc extreme, and actually exactly like the new bighorns come unless you request the western kit.

I still use #11's as I don't really see any advantage of the 209 personally.

Muley Hunter 01-15-2013 06:38 AM

209 primers are easier to handle, and more waterproof than #11 cap, but with a capper the #11 caps aren't bad to deal with.

Nothing is set in stone with me, because i'm not sure what Tom is sending me. It should show up tomorrow, so we'll see.

WV Hunter 01-15-2013 07:31 AM

Either way they work fine Muley. You'll like that gun I'm sure. Its 6 of one half dozen of the other (to me). I guess some folks feel the 209 setup might give some advantages like you said, but overall its probably personal preference. Out of all the guys I know that shoot knight plunger guns, its probably 50/50 #11 to 209.

Muley Hunter 01-15-2013 07:58 AM

Compared to a sidelock. I would think an #11 cap will be pretty reliable in a plunger gun.

Gm54-120 01-15-2013 10:03 AM

Those LR primer conversion modules look interesting but i wonder if Knight quit offering them for a reason. In a sealed breach they would be fine but in a plunger gun they might pop off if the charge gets too high. They look like they would be heavier than a 209FPJ with a primer and possibly more dangerous if they flew off.


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