My New Knight Ultra-Lite

[MuleyFever]

I mounted a scope to find my load but never did shoot past 100 yds. I ended up using 300gr Thor bullets and 100gr of 209 powder. If I remember right my group opened up a bit at 110gr of powder.

 

[dotman]

This new hobby is really making me want to buy a chrono to see what exactly how fast I'm pushing the THOR and if I'm consistent. Did you notice a change in accuracy with more powder or just pushing it a little faster?

Truthfully between 100 and 110 no change, groups were not as good with 90 but really they were not bad. I never did put the chrono on it, should have.

 

[Ag111]

Awesome setup. Hope you kill a big one

 

[robie]

I stretched it out to 200 Sunday. Took a little bit to get used to but I'm happy with the grouping after a few shots. I had to aim just above the black to get the final results.

If I have an antelope at 200 I will aim just over its back and should put it right on the money.

 

[MuleyFever]

So what load did you end up with?

 

[Carbonaero]

This new hobby is really making me want to buy a chrono to see what exactly how fast I'm pushing the THOR and if I'm consistent. Did you notice a change in accuracy with more powder or just pushing it a little faster?

I shoot an identical set-up: Ultra-light, Thor 300gn .502, 110 BH209. I get 1-1/2" groups at 100 yards off the bench. Velocity at 1975 fps. I have shot both the Thors and the Hornadys at game. Both work well. But the Thor is lead-free, shoots more accurately (out of my rifle) and reliably expands with 100% weight retention (minus the plastic tip).

 

[MuleyFever]

Also how well can you see that front sight? It looks like it would be hard to see at dusk or dawn.

 

[robie]

Also how well can you see that front sight? It looks like it would be hard to see at dusk or dawn.

I ended up with 100 grains of BH 209 and the THOR bullets. I might step it up to 110 next time to see if I can tell a difference.

The front sight is faint but I can clearly see where it is. I have thicker inserts I could use but I'm happy with the fine cross hairs.

I will try look through it early morning and at dusk to confirm I can still see it well.

 

[robie]

I shoot an identical set-up: Ultra-light, Thor 300gn .502, 110 BH209. I get 1-1/2" groups at 100 yards off the bench. Velocity at 1975 fps. I have shot both the Thors and the Hornadys at game. Both work well. But the Thor is lead-free, shoots more accurately (out of my rifle) and reliably expands with 100% weight retention (minus the plastic tip).

I'm very curious about weight retention on the Thor bullets if I don't get a pass through. I like the Hornady's for getting on paper but the accuracy of the Thor's is what I will be sticking with until I find something better. I have a hard time believing that I will do much better with sabbots. But if I draw a NM tag I will test them out with a scope and see what it can do.

 

[MuleyFever]

I wonder if you can't see it well as light fades if some bright paint would work. For the open areas its probably fine but I wonder in the timber deer or elk hunting.

 

[MuleyFever]

Another question, why did you order the other front sight inserts instead of using the ones that came with the front sight?

 

[robie]

Another question, why did you order the other front sight inserts instead of using the ones that came with the front sight?

I like the for crosshairs in the kit.

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[robie]

I love this gun. Took an antelope this morning at 213 yards. I practiced at 200 and it worked. I would say the Thor bullets did their job. Looking forward to my next hunt with it.

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[MuleyFever]

I bought the parts to try the crosshairs, except the crosshairs inserts. I wanted to see what the inserts it comes with looked like first. Looking at the inserts that came with it I am really worried that the black inserts will just disappear in low light.

 

[robie]

I bought the parts to try the crosshairs, except the crosshairs inserts. I wanted to see what the inserts it comes with looked like first. Looking at the inserts that came with it I am really worried that the black inserts will just disappear in low light.

I think you will be fine. I had no issues today. It was very dark outside in the middle of a downpour.

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[CoHiCntry]

Nice antelope! Love seeing the pics with that U-Lite! Where or what state were you hunting?

 

[robie]

New Mexico.

I would say that is good weight retention.

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[danarnold]

great info, I never have owned a ML but just bought a UL from midway due to this and all of the associated threads re: the Knight UL..... thanks!
this place just keeps on costing me, I'm not bitching tho

 

[robie]

great info, I never have owned a ML but just bought a UL from midway due to this and all of the associated threads re: the Knight UL..... thanks!
this place just keeps on costing me, I'm not bitching tho

It's an amazing weapon. Let me know if you have any questions.

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[danarnold]

I'm gonna follow some good advice from you and others, and I'm sure youtube will be my friend… Thank you