Getting started with a Knight Extreme
08-23-2009, 04:44 AM
#1
Spike
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 88
Getting started with a Knight Extreme
I received my Knight Extreme about a month ago. Time to start the tuning process. While I wait patiently for an improved Breech plug from Grouse and company, I have the FPJ and the NFPJ plug. I want to shoot B209 with this gun but for now I will shoot T777. Which plug should I start with? I have not fired a round out of this gun yet.
08-23-2009, 05:14 AM
#2
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Saxonburg Pa
Posts: 3,925
I would use the fpj plug. The other is a real pain in the ass. To much blow back sticks the primers in the holder. I hope Lehigh really improves that. The new plug will also not be using red plastic jackets.
08-23-2009, 06:51 AM
#3
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Idaho
Posts: 11,703
Skopia
I shoot T7 because of price but i have shot some BH-209 from both of my Extremes and one Elite. I use the the FPJ breech plug for both T7 and BH. I can not remember ever having any problems shooting BH with the FPJ. The Knight is not the cleanest shooting in the world but it is certainly not the worst. I also should say for myself i really like using the FPJ's they are easier to handle and to get loaded no capper needed.
When you get going I am sure you will enjoy you new Extreme.
I have the FPJ and the NFPJ plug. I want to shoot B209 with this gun but for now I will shoot T777. Which plug should I start with? I have not fired a round out of this gun yet.
When you get going I am sure you will enjoy you new Extreme.
Last edited by sabotloader; 08-23-2009 at 06:54 AM.
08-23-2009, 08:57 AM
#4
Spike
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 88
Thanks guys. I will say too, I am going to have to modify the stock a little too. At 14.5" pull, it is too long for me. I feel comfortable at 14" with light clothing on and if I'm bundled up in the winter, just under 14" is even better. I have a friend that teaches shop at the local High School, said he would cut it for me. I love my Omega's for hunting and they shoot B209 very well. Really looking forward to setting up the Extreme. It is my first Knight.
08-23-2009, 05:26 PM
#8
Spike
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Shawano Co., WI
Posts: 41
i just bought a new Knight Long Range Hunter. Is this plug available through KNight, or another manufacturer? I haven't fired the rifle yet. i did see a post in a forum where the individual had a problem with BH209 in a LRH. I use BH209, and love it in my Omega.
08-23-2009, 07:07 PM
#9
Fork Horn
Join Date: Sep 2007
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Posts: 122
Skopia:
Just shot my new .50 cal Disc Extreme today. I used the FPJ plug and Triple 7. I like the FPJ setup on the Disc. I experienced virtually no blowback with that setup.
Not sure what load you're going to use, but I used this one based on the the great advice found on this forum.
Two 777 pellets, Winchester 209 primer, 300 gr. .44 cal Hornady HP/XTP bullets, and Crushed Rib Green Harvester sabots. Boy are those sabots easy to load... Absolute tack driver of a round -- MOA all afternoon at 100 yards, cleaning between every shot.
Have fun -- you'll love this gun.
Just shot my new .50 cal Disc Extreme today. I used the FPJ plug and Triple 7. I like the FPJ setup on the Disc. I experienced virtually no blowback with that setup.
Not sure what load you're going to use, but I used this one based on the the great advice found on this forum.
Two 777 pellets, Winchester 209 primer, 300 gr. .44 cal Hornady HP/XTP bullets, and Crushed Rib Green Harvester sabots. Boy are those sabots easy to load... Absolute tack driver of a round -- MOA all afternoon at 100 yards, cleaning between every shot.
Have fun -- you'll love this gun.
