KRG Bravo + Area419 ARCA Rail?

[Sniper1*]

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.

 

[ironhiide]

Are you trying to keep weight down for NRL22? 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.

Arca Forend (Aluminum) – Kinetic Research Group

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[Sniper1*]

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.

Arca Forend (Aluminum) – Kinetic Research Group

kineticresearchgroup.com

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

 

[spife7980]

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.

 

[Rodney65]

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.

 

[Char'ed Cuterie]

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.