KRG Bravo + Area419 ARCA Rail?

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I've started to shoot some NRL22 with my Bergara B-14r. I have it in a KRG Bravo chassis. I'm currently running an 8" Area419 ARCALOK rail with a bipod mounted to the Front Stud. I'm looking to go to the 12" ARCALOK Rail ( https://www.area419.com/product/alk-mlok12/ ). Does anyone have this combination to confirm it works before I make the purchase?

My concern is the M-Lok on the bottom not working with the Bravo and/or the extension past the forearm not being strong enough since this version is more skeletonized.

Thanks for your time.
 
Are you trying to keep weight down for NRL Hunter? If not, the replacement non-enclosed forend with Arca is a good upgrade for the bravo. It is one piece, adds some more attachment points but does add over a pound to the rifle's weight.

I am not! I was actually considered the KRG Arca heavy rail and the spigot to add some weight and have the ability to put the bipod further out!

Thank you
 
12” is 3” of overhang, I think I’d rather get a spigot. Can’t say it would flex too much or be too much like a diving board but the add on arca would keep the center of gravity a fair higher. I keep the bipod on the spigot for the most part.
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12” is 3” of overhang, I think I’d rather get a spigot. Can’t say it would flex too much or be too much like a diving board but the add on arca would keep the center of gravity a fair higher. I keep the bipod on the spigot for the most part.
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The spigot is nice for keeping the rifle's center of gravity a bit lower. The only issue I have is you can't quickly slide your bipod back quickly say if you want to get front and rear support on a small rest/prop.
 
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Given how challenging it can be to get the balance point on a B-14R forward of the magazine well, I'd actually consider a thick steel 13" ARCA rail from someone like 360 Precision: https://360precision.com/product/m-lok-arca-rail/

I wouldn't think twice about a 13" rail sticking out past the forend. The thing is going to be pretty rigid, and this isn't a high stress system. I personally don't have my bipod any further forward than I can reach for adjustments anyway (so I don't have the bipod beyond the supported forend), and all the extra steel out front does wonders for balance when you're on a positional stage. Depeding on clearance between the exposed rail and the barrel, you should also have room to attach additional weight above the rail.