Knight 209 primer conversion kit
 

I am wondering about this Knight 209 conversion kit. Would I want to use it over a #11 primer on a MK85?

FYI, the kit pictured is SS. The kit I actually have is #900610, blue.

I can't think of one good reason to do that.

I'm not even sure what that is. ? What the heck are those brass things?
The 209 conversion I have for my mk's is a 209 plunger, and a 209 breechplug (that accepts the red disc w/209).

Depends on who you talk to whether they prefer #11's or 209's. I know the BH users prefer the 209 conversion.

I prefer the #11.

I personally wouldn't shoot Blackhorn in a plunger gun , but that's just me .

I'm staying with the #11 caps to keep the crud ring down.

I've read using BH 209 in plunger guns is not a great idea. No?

The gun is not meant to shoot BlackHorn 209 powder. And unless you intend to shoot pellets, I would suggest you stick with the #11 caps. Now I understand why each have their reasons for wanting to change. But in my three LK rifles, there is no way you could make me go to a 209 ignition.

Neither am I. Here is a pic of the directions on the back of the well wore packaging. Perhaps a early Knight 209 conversion?

The kit does not include another BP, uses a Red Hot nipple (per the directions), and the hammer has a raised hammer face.

Good morning All,

IMHO, It is should be very obvious that the shown item is not a 209 conversion!!!!!!!!!

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

IMHO, I would personally not use any thing but #11s on a plunger gun.

Ken

Thanks Screwbolts. That clears it up. The kit came to me as advertized as a 209 conversion kit. Thus my wonderment.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.