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These 52-150-530 loads would probably never be needed in North America. I just thought it was interesting info about these older Knight rifles.
Looked in some older Knight owner's manuals and found the following loads for DEs and BHs. Both use the 530 grn Hydrocon bullet:
100 grains T7 Pellets - 1435 fps, 2424 fpe
150 grains T7 Pellets - 1646 fps, 3189 fpe
Some years ago, I'd seen a 530-grain bullet load using150 grains(Volume) T7 2F powder, but it was published by a manufacturer other than Knight. I haven't test fired bullets+sabots heavier than 400 grains with 150 T7 2F (listed in new manuals) because I hadn't confirmed that original 530 grn bullet load source, but the source was correct.
Casting my own .520 lead slugs from 290 to 610 grains, I've become a 52 Knight rifle fan, especially the older DEs and BHs. I think they produce the most KE and momentum per dollar of any rifles.
NOTE: Never use pellets with the Knight Power Stem breech plugs found in some older rifles. They are designed for Loose Powder Only
Looked in some older Knight owner's manuals and found the following loads for DEs and BHs. Both use the 530 grn Hydrocon bullet:
100 grains T7 Pellets - 1435 fps, 2424 fpe
150 grains T7 Pellets - 1646 fps, 3189 fpe
Some years ago, I'd seen a 530-grain bullet load using150 grains(Volume) T7 2F powder, but it was published by a manufacturer other than Knight. I haven't test fired bullets+sabots heavier than 400 grains with 150 T7 2F (listed in new manuals) because I hadn't confirmed that original 530 grn bullet load source, but the source was correct.
Casting my own .520 lead slugs from 290 to 610 grains, I've become a 52 Knight rifle fan, especially the older DEs and BHs. I think they produce the most KE and momentum per dollar of any rifles.
NOTE: Never use pellets with the Knight Power Stem breech plugs found in some older rifles. They are designed for Loose Powder Only