MK 85 vs Ultra-light western ready
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MK 85 vs Ultra-light western ready
I have a mk85 but Mikes Ultra-light keeps nagging at me. I have owned a BK92 for over 20 years, and now as most of you know I gave the BK92 to a young hunter and I now only have the MK85. So mike or anyone else that has had both. In a head to head battle with Idaho ML regulations in mind give me the scoop on which you like better and why?
That tan ultra-light looks pretty cool. Ron
That tan ultra-light looks pretty cool. Ron
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I have a mk85 but Mikes Ultra-light keeps nagging at me. I have owned a BK92 for over 20 years, and now as most of you know I gave the BK92 to a young hunter and I now only have the MK85. So mike or anyone else that has had both. In a head to head battle with Idaho ML regulations in mind give me the scoop on which you like better and why?
That tan ultra-light looks pretty cool. Ron
That tan ultra-light looks pretty cool. Ron
But then I have to tell you - It stayed in the safe all hunting season because I used the ULite. I used the Ulite during regular rifle season and equipped as a modern rifle might be and then during ML season - I shoot .504x400 grain BullShop LGP's lead conicals - switched over the ignition and the sight and wa-la ready to go...
Your bullet with paper patching should really be a jewel with this rifle as it is with the MK.
The Ulite fits right in with this years regular rifle season's buck
But, seriously, I do prefer the Ulite for its flexibility number one, I can use it either as a Modern hunting rifle or an Idaho legal ML. I really enjoy hunting both seasons. Second, I believe the Ulite offers more protection to the breech area - I do not worry about caps falling off or debris getting into the breech area.
They are both great rifles - tough choice - but I would go with the Ulite...
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I think the UL is awesome. I have not owned one or shot one, so I can't speak from experience. I sure like it, I'd love to have one too!
That said, I think you really only gain a little over the MK. A little less weight for sure, plus what Mike said...the more closed breech area. I doubt you gain anything in your shooting, they both shoot great and my guess is your load(s) would likely be about the same. For about $600 difference in price over your mk... I guess you have to weigh the pros and cons.
Of course, it would be nice to have both
That said, I think you really only gain a little over the MK. A little less weight for sure, plus what Mike said...the more closed breech area. I doubt you gain anything in your shooting, they both shoot great and my guess is your load(s) would likely be about the same. For about $600 difference in price over your mk... I guess you have to weigh the pros and cons.
Of course, it would be nice to have both