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Post by jajwrigh on Aug 13, 2005 22:05:36 GMT -5
I am looking at some right now for fun....does anyone use one to hunt with? It seems like it would be a lot of fun! ;D
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Post by Woody Williams on Aug 13, 2005 22:23:23 GMT -5
I am looking at some right now for fun....does anyone use one to hunt with? It seems like it would be a lot of fun! ;D I've got one that I have played with, but it would be very marginal for deer. Plus it doesn't meet the 12 inch barrel requirement. . |
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Post by squirrelhunter on Aug 14, 2005 12:38:17 GMT -5
I've thought about getting one for hunting for years,but haven't taken the plunge yet  . |
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Post by jajwrigh on Aug 14, 2005 18:50:59 GMT -5
I can't seem to find one...
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Post by Woody Williams on Aug 14, 2005 19:22:48 GMT -5
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Post by wolfhound on Oct 27, 2005 11:37:37 GMT -5
 Knight Hawkeye, 60 gr FFFG 777 240 XTP at 50 yds. Circled shot is at 25 yds. I guestimated the # of clicks and fired the 50 yd group. 1 5/8" was the result. The barrel length is exactly 12" from base of breechplug to muzzle. They're not made anymore so you may have some looking to find one. It took me a couple years to find this one. |
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Post by mbogo on Oct 27, 2005 11:50:14 GMT -5
I've thought about getting one for hunting for years,but haven't taken the plunge yet . Same here. That may end up being the justification I use to talk myself into buying a TC Encore handgun. |
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Post by jajwrigh on Oct 27, 2005 18:36:02 GMT -5
I have my eye on one next year at some point. I will probably do it slowly to keep the purchase below the "boss' " radar, if you know what I mean.
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Post by duster on Nov 20, 2005 16:57:47 GMT -5
Wolfhound....I got one of those Hawkeyes also. Yours is only the second I have seen. I bought mine from a guy in South Carolina several years ago. Topped it with a red dot. I use p-pyro, my best load is 70 gr with a 240 gr serria hjc in 44 cal by use of a sabot. Any idea how many of this weapon was produced ?
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Post by wolfhound on Nov 20, 2005 19:15:27 GMT -5
I don't know how many were made. They were made before Knight (Modern Muzzleloading then) was bought out by Pradco. I know of maybe 4 or 5 other than mine. My guess would be a few hundred to maybe 500 or so max. They're pretty spread out. Like I said it took me a few years to find this one. I'd seen them when I didn't have the money but this time I had both opportunity and the funds so I got it. Mine has been converted to the new full plastic Jacket ignition. It's the same kit as the Wolverine/Bighorn.
Muzzleloader pistol hunting just never took off. I think the only current production Inline ML handguns are the Encore (ML pistol barrel) and the Traditions Buckhunter.
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Post by kevin1 on Nov 28, 2005 12:34:41 GMT -5
A friend of mine has the Traditions Buckhunter Pro inline .50 pistol , it's a real hand cannon . You'd definitely need a rest , the thing must weigh 5 pounds !
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Post by kodiak50 on Dec 5, 2005 6:59:41 GMT -5
I Think I may have a Knight Hawkeye bought, what loads do you guys use for deer hunting and what bases does it take for scope mounting. How bad is the recoil with a hunting load. Thanx Kodiak-50
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Post by duster on Dec 5, 2005 8:17:20 GMT -5
Kodiak PM sent
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Post by wolfhound on Dec 5, 2005 8:41:22 GMT -5
I Think I may have a Knight Hawkeye bought, what loads do you guys use for deer hunting and what bases does it take for scope mounting. How bad is the recoil with a hunting load. Thanx Kodiak-50 I mention the load in my post above. Quoted here for your convienance. Also the bases are the same as the current Knight production. Make sure you get the rounded bases. It's a kicker but with the scope it's milder than it is with open sights. Knight Hawkeye, 60 gr FFFG 777 240 XTP at 50 yds. Circled shot is at 25 yds. I guestimated the # of clicks and fired the 50 yd group. 1 5/8" was the result. The barrel length is exactly 12" from base of breechplug to muzzle. They're not made anymore so you may have some looking to find one. It took me a couple years to find this one. |
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Post by kodiak50 on Dec 7, 2005 13:26:28 GMT -5
Damn guys!!! I didn't get the Hawkeye, really bummed was ready to get out and work up a load for it. Anybody had any experience with a Traditions Buckhunter?
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Post by duster on Dec 8, 2005 13:42:59 GMT -5
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Post by kodiak50 on Dec 8, 2005 18:01:10 GMT -5
If any of you guys can get on this site would you notify the guy that i am interested in his Traditions Buckhunter and have him contact me @ rfsellers@kconline.com I can't get registered for some reason or other. |
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Post by Woody Williams on Dec 8, 2005 18:16:44 GMT -5
If any of you guys can get on this site would you notify the guy that i am interested in his Traditions Buckhunter and have him contact me @ rfsellers@kconline.com I can't get registered for some reason or other. I told him you were interested and to email you. |
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Post by kodiak50 on Dec 9, 2005 3:50:58 GMT -5
Thanx Woody, most appreciated.  |
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Post by kodiak50 on Dec 18, 2005 5:22:20 GMT -5
Got a Hawkeye bought, in fact I ended up with two, one blk and stainless the other laminate and stainless, now I need to scope it-them, Any help on optics for these hand cannons would be appreciated. PS Might sell one if anybody is interested.
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