How To Use A Knight Muzzleloader

In this part of the Welcome to Knight series nosotros are talking well-nigh the Muzzleloader Direct Pull Plunger Style Activity – also chosen the Plunger Manner Action – which is available on the Bighorn, Littlehorn and the TK2000 Knight muzzleloaders.

The pull type system functions by pulling the hammer associates dorsum from the receiver until information technology cocks. With both safeties off, the hammer under the spring tension is released with a pull of the trigger. The hammer slides through the receiver and strikes the primer. With the rifle primed, using a 209 primer in the ruby Full Plastic Jackets™, a spark moves frontward through the breech plug and ignites the powder charge. Because Knight® Rifles's ignition system is in line with the barrel, hammer release, primer firing, and powder accuse ignition, it spontaneously gives a more uniformly burned charge with superior accuracy using a Muzzleloader Straight Pull Plunger Way Activity.

Patented Double Prophylactic System – Muzzleloader Straight Pull Plunger Way Action

The trigger safety is located on the right side of the trigger. When the safety is pulled to the rear, it is in the condom position. This locks the trigger and so that the hammer will non release. When the safety is pushed forward, it is in the fire position, and the hammer will release if the trigger is pulled.

The secondary safety is located on the rear of the hammer or bolt. This safety is activated by turning the secondary condom in a clockwise motion. The employ and design of the secondary safe is to keep the rifle from firing past non permitting the hammer to strike the igniter. When the safety is turned in a counter-clockwise motility until it stops, it is in the burn position. Both safeties must be in the fire position to fire the rifle.

TK2000™ Shotgun

Warning – Be sure the muzzleloader is non loaded or primed before disassembly or assembly.

Study the rifle schematic and accustom yourself with the different parts and terminology of your muzzleloader before assembling or disassembling. Messages and numbers in parentheses refer to labels on each rifle schematic for each model.

It is advisable to use a padded vise to remove and reinstall the breech plug. Place small-scale parts in a pan to avoid losing them.

Disassembly of Plunger Mode Action

1.) Remove the ramrod (O) from the stock and set bated.
2.) Remove the barreled activity from the stock. The barreled action is held in the stock past a single stock screw (S9) located just forwards of the trigger guard (W). Remove this spiral and carefully split the barrel assembly from the stock (R). Ready the stock aside.
3.) Remove the trigger assembly. Remove the trigger mounting screw (7), and lift the trigger assembly from the receiver.
4.) Remove the hammer assembly. Unscrew the stop cap (D) in a counter-clockwise direction. Pull the hammer assembly backward removing the hammer from the receiver.
5.) Remove the breech plug. Insert the philharmonic tool (breech plug wrench side) into the receiver, engage the breech plug (I) and turn it counter-clockwise. This may crave a considerable amount of force. (Holes in the combo tool allow a rod to be used for added leverage).

Assembly of Plunger Mode Activeness

1.) Install the breech plug. Fill the threads of the plug with Knight® Breech Plug Grease™ to assist prevent the breech plug from sticking in the receiver. Using the breech plug end of the combo tool, insert the breech plug (I) into the rear of the receiver and hand tighten the plug into the receiver until it is firmly against the dorsum of the butt. Be sure the breech plug is screwed all the way into the receiver. Do not over-tighten the plug or it will become difficult to remove.
2.) Install the trigger. Using the trigger mounting screw (S7), mountain the trigger associates (Q) to the receiver. Tighten until the trigger assembly is firm against the receiver. Make sure it is aligned with the receiver.
3.) Install the hammer. Place the trigger rubber in the forward fire position. While pulling the trigger back, slide the hammer assembly (A) into the receiver and past the trigger sear. Screw the end cap (D) clockwise into place, finger tight.
4.) Install the barrel and stock. Place the barreled action into the stock and tighten the stock spiral (S9). Install the ramrod (O).

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