Manual
4
Unpacking Your New Knight KP1
Your Knight KP1 is delivered factory-packaged, preserved with a coating of protective
oil, and placed in a corrosion resistant bag for shipping. Before loading and firing, make
certain that all protective oil has been cleaned from the bore, breech plug (muzzleloaders
only), nipple, and exposed firing mechanisms. Your KP1 has been tested, inspected, and
properly packaged at the factory. Knight Rifles cannot control product handling after
shipment. Please examine this rifle carefully at the time of purchase to ensure that it is
unloaded and undamaged. Your dealer will be pleased to assist you in making this exami-
nation and will answer any additional questions you may have.
Getting to Know Your New Knight KP1
Before loading and firing your new Knight KP1, it is important that you get to know
your new rifle. Read this manual to learn about the features, limitations, and capabilities
of your KP1.
Muzzleloader
It is important that you select appropriate priming devices, amount and kind of propel-
lant, and projectiles for your model.
The Knight KP1 uses 209 shotshell primers with the Full Plastic Jacket Ignition System
Concept™ (DISC), which completely weatherproofs the receiver area. Compared to
percussion caps, the hotter shotshell primer ignition puts more fire into the breech end
ensuring spontaneous ignition, faster lock time, consistent velocity, and a hotter burn of
the powder charge for a cleaner breech area. This contributes to better accuracy.
The Knight KP1 uses Black Powder FFg or industry approved black powder substitute.
Some models can also use pelletized powder.
WARNING
!
Never use smokeless pow-
der. It can cause your muzzleloader to explode.
WARNING
!
There are many black powder substitutes available. Read and follow
all instructions and warnings provided by the manufacturer of the propellant you
choose.
The Kinght KP1 can use a variety of .50 caliber projectiles. See page 15 for more infor-
mation about muzzleloading loads.
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.
Centerfire and Rimfire
These rifles can take a wide variety of cartridge loads. Consult your local gunsmith or
firearms expert for recommendations on what loads to use with these rifles. Use their
advice and find a cartridge that works well for you and the type of shooting you are
doing.
WARNING
!
Do not reload or reuse spent cartridges. Reloading spent cartridges and
attempting to fire them again may cause your rifle to explode.
Introduction