Manual

10
Loading and Firing
3� Measure out either FFg black powder, or industry approved black powder substitute
and pour into the barrel (120 grains maximum)� Suggested 100 grain max when using
T7�
WARNING
!
To reduce the risk of an explosion, do not pour directly from the
propellant container, do not exceed recommended loads (see load chart on page
12), and only load your Knight Rifle with a recommended black powder or black
powder substitute. Never use smokeless powder! Do not use pelletized powder. It
does not fit the 12-gauge bore properly and can an explosion, delayed ignition, or
no ignition.
4� Push an empty shot wad down the bore with the smaller end of the ramrod, seating
the wad firmly on the powder charge� Fill a spare shot wad (of the same size) full with
your choice of shot size, and carefully pour shot from the spare wad down the bore�
Maximum of 2 1/2 oz� of shot�
5� Push an over-shot wad down the bore with the jag end of the ramrod� Do not be con-
cerned if the over-shot wad starts in sideways, as it will straighten itself out on the way
down� Make sure the wad is firmly seated on the shot�
6� With both safeties on and the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, prime the gun�
WARNING
!
Your shotgun is now armed. Do not point your shotgun at anything
that you do not want to shoot.
Firing
1� With your action locked into the firing position and all safeties on, bring the muzzle-
loader to your shoulder and put the desired target in your sights�
2� When you are ready to shoot, screw the secondary safety in a counterclockwise motion
until it rests against the face of the hammer screw (except Knight Revolution, Knight
Rolling Block and Knight Vision)�
3� Sight in on the target, move the trigger safety to fire�
4� The muzzleloader can now be fired with the squeeze of the trigger� Be confident of
your target and squeeze to fire�