Knight trigger

[jhm]

I am looking for information on how to adjust the trigger on my new Knight Elite.

[grouse]

Knight does it for FREE. I would put it in a padded envelope and mail it to them.

[jhm]

I thought Knight was out of business.

[sabotloader]

jhm

Their service and parts department is still going strong.

But adjusting a Knight trigger is one of the easier triggers to adjust...

I got this off MM... and have used it myself...

The procedure goes like this:

Adjust the sear engagement set screw on the rear of the trigger assembly, until it compromises the free movement of the trigger safety. I think all who have attempted to adjust their own trigger have found that if they over adjust this screw the safety locks up or gets rough to operate.
Once safety function is compromised, back off the screw just until the safety is free and operates smoothly.

Note:
Do not attempt to adjust for minimum sear engagement ( you can see this through the small window in the side of the assembly) as the gun will not pass the 3' drop test. This test involves cocking the gun, taking off the safety and dropping it butt first, on a concrete surface from a distance of 3 feet. It should not go off. If it does, then the sear engagement is too fine.
Lastly, after this sear engagement screw has been adjusted, adjust the poundage screw on the front of the trigger assembly for the desired poundage.

You have now saved yourself the shipping cost of sending it to Knight Rifles in Centerville Iowa!

Now, go adjust your trigger!!

To set the trigger pull weight use the forward set. Then to set engagement with the rifle bolt in the fire position and the safety off - turn the rear adjustment until the hammer fires - from that point back the screw out at least a 1/4 turn and see if it will pass the shock tests..

Hope this helps... if i get some time today I might take one of my Knights down and get some pictures to post... but it is a simple job.

[grouse]

Aug 23, 2009 10:45:07 GMT -5 jhm said:

I thought Knight was out of business.

Not at all.....They just arent making any Muzzleloaders right now. Call and ask for Gordy Edwards. Leave him a message and he will get back with you. He will adjust the trigger and get rid of any creep you might have.

[jhm]

Thanks for the information. sabotloader pictures would be great. I would like to adjust the trigger myself.

[sabotloader]

jhm

I'll take one apart right now and get some pictures for you. then post them back on here...

[sabotloader]

jhm

See if this helps....

[jhm]

Sabotloader,
Thanks for the tutorial. I will give it a try. Looks easy enough.

[jhm]

It took me about 5 minutes total to get the trigger to were I like it.
Thanks.

[sabotloader]

jhm

GREAT!!!

[ourway77]

This sight is like Heaven. Ask and ye shall be given. Great information Gentleman. I adjusted my own and you dare not put any pressure on the trigger til the crosshairs are on what you intend to kill. After getting the trigger where you want it. I snitched some of my wifes epoxy finger nail polish.and put on the adjustment screw. Lou