Loads for Knight Lk-93 inline ???

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Just bought a new Knight LK-93 inline using #11 caps. The barrel isn't very long (didn't measure but I think around 22").

Are there any fav load recommendations for a tried and true bullet/powder combo. I don't really want to reinvent the wheel with this gun.

I'll be using it for deer in open farm country with wooded ravines. I plan to scope it and I would like the capability to take 150 - 200 yard shots if they present themselves - if that is doable with this little shooter.

Also I hate having to jump on the ram rod to force terribly tight fitting bullets down the bore. Last year I got my deer with a borrowed Knight and saboted pistol bullets. But I hated trying to jam those suckers down onto the charge - slow reloading too. I'll have to get used to that if that's the only way the gun will shoot accurately.

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knight load

Ive used the same rifle for deer several years now in 50 cal
the patched round ball on 90 gr pyrodex works well but
110 gr pyrodex and 140gr saboted Hornady bullet works much better

Taken whitetails from 20 to 120 yds

Called knight and got their slide rule load/tragectory calculator. Has been handy to compare and then try the various loads

Warning!!!!! muzzleloading is addictive and habit forming - Be warned!!!!

LSB
 
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I have a Knight Wolverine in 50 cal. When the rifle is clean it is easy to push a saboted bullet into the bore. Thats the trick, clean your bore in between shots and lube it slightly and its easy to load. I get excellent accuracy with mine using 300 gr. Barnes Expander MZ bullets and 100 gr. of Pyrodex select. Just over 1" @ 100 yards.
 
140 grain? Really? Seems light. What kind of Hornady bullet?

Last year three deer came to me. I shot one and the other two were milling around @ about 60 yards away while I screwed around trying to jam a very tight saboted load down the tube with cold hands. I want to avoid that happening again so in a pinch a second shot can be loaded without having to swab/lube the bore.

Thanks all
 
Sorry
Fat fingered the keyboard
Hornady muzzleloading sabots in 50cal with 44cal bullet 240gr HP/XTP

Only time its tough to start is if its dirty. Usually use the bullet starter, makes it much easier.
But with the adrenelaine running though me after the first shot at the deer I can start and fully seat the round with only the ramrod in one stroke.

Let me know how it works for you

LSB
 
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I use 110 gr of pyrodex RS behind a 300 gr hornady XTP in a knight sabot. I have taken deer out to 220 yds. The first one down a clean barrel is easy but a dirty barrel needs a little grunting. I carry a 7/16" hardwood dowel with me. You can get a good grip on it and the loading is faster because it is longer and sturdier that the aluminum ramrod. Plus it is under $2 to replace.


Also, practice at the range at speed loading. With premeasured powder in a small vail in your shirt pocket and a saboted bullet at the ready you can reload in 30 sec. or less. Practice this and you can get pretty quick or if you've got the cash carry two guns (If it is legal). This could work well when hunting in a stand.
 
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Thanks all

Hey powdergun

Is it a "hail Mary" thing at 200 yards with your combo or pretty reliable. I like the idea of a heavier projectile though range estimation and knowing your trajectory well becomes more important I guess.

Is that a 44cal or 45cal 300XTP?

Where do U find it best to buy Knight sabots at the right price these days?
 
The 300 gr was a 45 cal. I have practiced at the range a 200. My aim point would be just over the backline at 200 ( just a bit of daylight) . I did a lot of hunting in open prairie country so many of the deer we took with BP were over 100 yds. If the shot was right we'd take the 200 yd shots. Most of my hunting buds have shot the same. By the way they all shot Knights.

I get all my stuff from wholesale sports in Saskatoon. The Knight sabots are the only ones I have tried. I may have forgotten to mention that I have a 3X9 scope on it. Makes things a bit easier.
 
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