Balancing an 18” kukri

[Kline]

I have an 18” kukri barreled vudoo in a Xylo chassis.

In order to balance correctly where I want it, I have all 3 forend weights, a set of external weights, a shroud and a cut down spigot (I like the way it looks instead of the longer stock one) and I removed the rear bag rider.

I would love to lighten it up a bit but get the balance a little farther forward and be able to add the bagrider back on. If I was doing it again I would probably do a longer mtu contour, but this is what I have and it shoots well.

I am just wondering if there are some other options out there I’m not aware of, ie heavier weights, a muzzle brake or barrel weight/tuner or if there are people who would special make a steel spigot and shroud or polymer bagrider or anything. Maybe a set of baker wings or something

Just curious on some experiences or opinions. I would possibly consider another chassis, but it just feeds so well and feels great in the Xylo. Thanks in advance.

 

[littlepod]

Ezell center fire tuner is heavy.
Get a longer spigot made of brass.

 

[Kline]

Ezell center fire tuner is heavy.
Get a longer spigot made of brass.

Thanks I’ll look into that one.
Any idea who would do a brass spigot for an arc?

 

[021411]

What about using full size mlok weights? For example each Gray Ops weight is 6oz each.

 

[Kline]

What about using full size mlok weights? For example each Gray Ops weight is 6oz each.

Thanks, I’ve been looking for some of those or the Xlr. I like the “scallops” or whatever they are called. Hopefully I can find a couple sets someone wants to trade. These arc weights are only 8oz a set.

 

[021411]

Thanks, I’ve been looking for some of those or the Xlr. I like the “scallops” or whatever they are called. Hopefully I can find a couple sets someone wants to trade. These arc weights are only 8oz a set.

Yeah you’ll definitely gain a few more ounces.

 

[b6graham]

the challenge of rimfire if you don't run a hunter type chassis/stock

even an MTU wouldn't help all that much compared to weights. the back ends are just heavy and hard to overcome

honestly leaving the bipod on is one of the easiest ways...free weight very far out front

 

[Kline]

the challenge of rimfire if you don't run a hunter type chassis/stock

even an MTU wouldn't help all that much compared to weights. the back ends are just heavy and hard to overcome

honestly leaving the bipod on is one of the easiest ways...free weight very far out front

True, I have thought about switching chassis and trying out a lrh or similar, I just really like the Xylo. I suppose if I swap the tbac for my double pull ckye it would add a decent amount of weight to the front as well. I really enjoy the simplicity of the tbac though.