Manual

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Firing
1. With your action uncocked and the decocking safety device set to safe, bring the
muzzleloader to your shoulder and put the desired target in your sights.
2. When you are ready to shoot, cock the hammer.
3. Sight in on the target, move the decocking safety device to fire.
4. The rifle can now be fired with the squeeze of the trigger. Be confident of your target
and squeeze to fire.
Decocking a Loaded Rifle
1. To decock the rifle without discharging it, place the decocking safety device in the safe
position, aim the rifle in a safe direction, and, while holding the hammer, squeeze the
trigger and ease the hammer forward until it is resting in its uncocked position.
Reloading
1. Return the decocking safety device to the safe position and ensure the hammer is
uncocked.
2. Reload beginning with step 2 of “Preparing to Load.”Muzzleloading
Recommended Loads
The Knight KP1 designed to perform best between 90 and 150 grains of Black Powder
FFg, or industry approved black powder substitute. See maximum recommended load for
specific models.
WARNING
!
Never use smokeless powder. It can cause your rifle to explode.
When determining the best load for your Knight Rifle, follow these steps:
1. Determine which game you intend to hunt and what bullet weight you intend to use.
(see page 15)
WARNING
!
Knight Rifles does not recommend the use of non-saboted lead
projectiles. These bullets can easily be moved from the powder charge. This will
result in an obstructed barrel and, upon firing, could cause an explosion. If you
choose or legally have to shoot non-saboted lead projectiles, always check that
your projectile is properly seated immediately before priming and firing.
2. Sight in your rifle. Start with 100 grains of Black Powder FFg, or industry approved
black powder substitute. If you don’t achieve the desired results, go up or down in
10-grain increments and try sighting again.
Centerfire and Rimfire
Due to the wide variety of ammunition available for centerfire and rimfire rifles, Knight
Rifles is unable to recommend any specific types or brands of ammunition for use with
the centerfiring or rimfiring Knight KP1 beyond using the proper caliber cartridge for
your firearm. Consult a gunsmith or firearms expert in your area for guidance regarding
what loads to use for your particular application of the Knight KP1. Use these recom-
mendations to find a load that works best for you and what you are shooting.
WARNING
!
Only use factory-loaded cartridges with this rifle. Never use reloaded
cartridges. Using reloaded cartridges could cause your rifle to explode.
Loading and Firing (Centerfire and Rimfire)