1874sharpsshooter

That have to agree with you. I wanted a 52 mountaineer but could not get one with a camo synthetic stock so I bought a nib 52 disc in camo from someone .

johnnyo

I own a Triumph and love it. I'm also eyeing a Mountaineer for the future!

The Triumph is light and handles well in heavy cover and for tree stand hunting, its great. Although guys shoot heavy charges out of their Triumphs, I find it to light, with to much muzzle jump. If I were hunt more open territory, where shots would 200 yard+, I would want the Mountaineer. Just me.

Besides isn't the Mountaineer rated for 150gr of BH209?

onetohunt

I have had a Triumph and they are a good rifle, but I'm just not a fan of the break action. I like the bolt and a little heavier rifle for stability. I also like the stainless on the barrel and the action. I prefer a synthetic but love the looks of laminated stocks. I just think that the Knight is a better all around gun. To me, it handles like no other. Either way, you need to get your hands on each and make the decision on it. I do think you will see the difference in workmanship very quickly.

Geaux Tigers

You guys have been a tremendous help. Even with all the reading I've done, I've learned more on this thread. I believe I will go with the mountaineer.

That being said, any recommendation on the best source to buy one? I seem to remember reading they can be had for less than listed on Knight's website from other places.

ronlaughlin

I own the Mountaineer. It is easy for me to install a primer. I do it by using my trigger finger, and hold the primer against the bolt. It is easy for me to remove the primer; i just shake, and they fall into my hand. It is easy to clean. The bolt nor the trigger area ever never get fouling. I have only used W209 primer. The trigger is excellent,.................er perhaps better than excellent. I have no idea what you meant, when you asked 'is it worth the extra trouble?' Myself, i am ignorant of 'extra trouble'. The rifle is heavy and long. It is about a pound heavier than the weight given on the web site. The weight in the 2012 catalog is about right. Being an old retired carpenter, i am quite partial to wood, and the stock is a thing of beauty to my eyes and hands. The wood stock feels good on my face and is a very high comb. It recoils straight back though, and doesn't hurt my face. I have carried it about 2 mile whilst hiking, and it wasn't too bad to pack in the timber for that distance. A 5 mile hike might make it seem too too heavy. I really really enjoy shooting this rifle, cleaning it, and putting it to bed.

I own the Triumph. It carries well; shoots well. Trigger is good with zero creep. It has a very high comb, and hurts my face when i shoot it. I despise the breech plug. I plan to never own another.

These rifles are about equally accurate. It is possible i may own another Mountaineer one day, if it is available in a fast twist 45 caliber. It is very unlikely, i will ever own another Triumph.

The rifle i have taken with me just about every where i go during hunting season, is the Omega X7.

Geaux Tigers

Thank you Ron!

You addressed most all of my original concerns! I guess the "extra trouble" was a result of a few posts I read. For example, the "Josh" thread and another of pink vs white teflon tape. I also I saw a picture of a leather strap a guy made just for inserting the primer as it was rather difficult with a scope mounted on the rifle. Your comments are just what I was hoping to hear as I really didnt' want to buy a T/C!

sabotloader

I made that little leather capper device for the Mountaineer. I find it useful when hunting in really cold weather and if I might have a glove on. It just makes it a bit easier in the rotten weather or when in a real hurry. With the leather strap it is also very easy to find a 209 in your pocket. I never really use the capper while at the range and the only time I used it hunting this year was to take it out of my pocket and pull a 209 out of the leather with my fingers and insert it in the bolt face.