Knight Revolution
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Knight Revolution
I bought a new Knight Revolution. It's been cold here...-20 degrees, so haven't had a chance to shoot it until today. I went out and braved the cold and wind to shoot just a few rounds to see if there was any blowback. I had heard some rumors that the action had some pretty significant blowback. Well, I tried several loads and absolutely no blowback. I like the rifle since it reminds me of an 1885 low wall single shot. I topped it with a Leupold VXII 3x9. I am anticipating shooting some groups at the range. It has a barrel made by Green Mountain, which has an excellent reputation for accuracy. My question is, does anyone else out there have a Revolution, and how do you like it?
#2
RE: Knight Revolution
I don't have a Knight Revolution but I came awfully close to buying one. I found a real good deal on a stainless version on the internet and I was able to get some reviews and examine one before I bought it sight unseen. It turns out that my Doctor and his buddy both own one identical to each other so I was able to actually handle and shoot one first. My Doctor loves his while his buddy hates his as his seems to have a blowback problem and his safety keeps falling out. When I read the negative reviews regarding blowback I sent an email to Knight questioning them on this. Already knowing how good their customer service is, I wasn't surprised when I received their honest reply to my question. Their email back to me said the very early guns seemed to have this issue but they had redesigned the breechplug and that had really helped in this area. So you probably have one with the new breechplug design but you can always contact Knight to check. I'm sure if your rifle doesn't have the new one they will definitely make it right. You just can't beat the Knight company for customer service. The reason I decided against the Revolution was that for me, the front end felt too heavy and off balanced and the stock was too short for my taste. It didn't have that good natural feel to me when you have to raise it quick to shoot. I just didn't like it enough to pay the hefty price that it is going for at this time not liking it any more than I do.
#3
RE: Knight Revolution
Congrats on what should be a fine shooting package!
I passed on the revolution, only because it's a new design. I will let the design shake out for a year or two before I get interested in actually investing in one.
Please post findings as you develop loads and gain experiences with the Revolution.
I passed on the revolution, only because it's a new design. I will let the design shake out for a year or two before I get interested in actually investing in one.
Please post findings as you develop loads and gain experiences with the Revolution.
#4
Typical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Mesa, Arizona
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RE: Knight Revolution
For what it is worth I have found two on dealers shelfs used already. I suspect they may be the ones with the early breechplug design. I was really surprised to see two used ones already as they have not been out that long. If I was not so dead set against the plastic carrier idea that Knight is so set on I might look at them again. I like the falling block design idea which is why I have an Omega. Good luck with yours. I have read a couple of reports from owners that are really satisfied with theirs. Keep us informed after a shooting session.
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Join Date: Sep 2004
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RE: Knight Revolution
I purchased a Knight Revolution last fall (stainless laminate). I liked the gun, but the blowback into the receiver was very bad. As someone else stated, the gun is very barrel heavy also. I particularly didn't like the release under the pistol grip. Everytime I raised the gun, it just felt awkward feeling that release under my hand. It was a nice gun, but I just couldn't get used to it. I traded it for an Omega.
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RE: Knight Revolution
I will post some results as soon as I can get out and do some shooting. I am hoping to go out this weekend. The couple shots that I managed to shoot the other day in the howling wind, showed no signs of any blowback. When I took the gun apart to clean it, the reciever showed no fowling inside which might indicate blowback. I am going to shoot Hornady 300 grain XTP sabots, Dead Center 240 grain sabots, and 385 grain Hornady great plains bullets. All with a 100 grain charge of 777. I am already thinking about switching powders however, since I noticed quite a "ring" of residue that was pretty hard to remove. I will post results and some pics when I get done wringing this gun out.
#7
RE: Knight Revolution
Good deal Viking Hunter. Although I didn't buy the Revolution, there could always be one in the future for me. As with any new product, improvements always seem to come from those who buy it and field test it for the companies. Use to be the other way around. I really like the way it looks, reminds me of my 30-30 or the old T/C Scout.
I'm curious about the 777 powder. I'm still using pyrodex and had thought of switching to 777 or the newer Mag3. I thought it was suppose to be so easy to clean up after. Looking forward to your future posts regarding both the Revolution and the powder.
I'm curious about the 777 powder. I'm still using pyrodex and had thought of switching to 777 or the newer Mag3. I thought it was suppose to be so easy to clean up after. Looking forward to your future posts regarding both the Revolution and the powder.
#8
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Ohio
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RE: Knight Revolution
I recently received one as a gift from my brother and have had only one chance to shoot it so far. We did have a problem with it misfiring. We are sure the problem was a loose breech plug, it is the new one. He has shoot the Disk for years and I was able to use it this past fall in Va. Comparing the two (Both stainless w/synthetic stock) you couldn't go wrong with either especially as a gift.
#9
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RE: Knight Revolution
I went out and shot my Revolution today. I had a couple of misfires due to light primer strikes. I found the reason, was that I didn't have the lever closed all the way. I had first closed it until I heard it click. Then I noticed that it wasn't latched all the way. I closed it a little more firmly and it clicked a second time. That seemed to cure the misfires. Evidently, the bolt needs to slightly compress the disc that holds the primer. The good news is that I didn't have any blowback whatsoever. I shot 3 three shot groups using three different types of bullets and different weights. I used a 100 grain charge of triple 7 with all shots. The crud ring that developes is easily dissolved with water. I used a method that I read in a thread on this site. After each shot, I used a spit patch, followed by an alchohol patch, followed by a dry patch. I didn't pop any caps before loading the powder and didn't have any problems. It loaded easily and didn't misfire. I like triple 7 and will probably stay with it. I am going to get a small spray bottle for range use since my mouth got dry after a few patches! I am going to attach a couple of pics. One of the gun and the other of the target. The group on the left measures 1.9" ctc. It was shot with 240 grn. Dead Center Sabots. The lower right group was shot with 385 grain Hornady great plains bullets. It measured 2.25" ctc. The first two shots touched and were less than 1/2" center. The top group was fired using 300 grain Hornady XTP Sabots. It measured 1.15" ctc. This is the first time out with this gun and I am sure that I can get better accuracy than this! It is more than accurate enough for my deer hunting though! I am very impressed with this gun! I used a Leupold 3x9 scope.