Love the Bravo. Best value in the industry IMHO
KRG Bravo Pic Thread
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Hey there, I know this is a Bravo thread, but I had a KRG related question. I have a lead on a used X-Ray that is not the latest generation. There are no m-lok slots on the sides of the forend.
would the enclosed forend still be compatible with an older model if I wanted to swap out and upgrade to what KRG is currently selling?
it looks like the changes to the x-ray have been pretty minimal all things considered.
Thanks!
would the enclosed forend still be compatible with an older model if I wanted to swap out and upgrade to what KRG is currently selling?
it looks like the changes to the x-ray have been pretty minimal all things considered.
Thanks!
Just call or email KRG. I bet you have an answer within an hour regardless of when you sent it.
I sent them one at the same time I posted yesterday and you were correct. I’m shocked they respond that fast during the weekend.
What NF is that?The other Bravo I have posted in this thread was sold. I own 2 actions yet I was up to five chassis, 2 Bravos, MPA, Manners EH1 and an Outdoorsmans. Attempting to thin the herd except one of the Bravo's had to stay. The Bravo is a great tool
This Bravo is holding my 7SAUM turned by PVA and a Curtis Axiom that came from MPA.
Hey rock dock that’s a great project. I have an M24 contour barrel coming for my Tikka/bravo. Did this 1.5 lbs end up balancing the rifle to the middle or is it still heavy too far forward?
I'm running a Proof competition contour. I used #8 lead shot in baggies in the various holes in the stock. I got it balanced and still have room to add more weight.
Check out KRG website. Looks like they released some weight systems for the rear stock cavitys. I filled my stock cavitys with lead shot wrapped in Saran wrap. These weights might be heavier.
I really like it. A new 7mm-08 project is in-bound and I'm gonna do a very similar setup, only I'm gonna add the enclosed forend weight and the grip weight they just came out with. By the way, what the heck took so long on that grip weight? lol And, why is there no "stock" weight, like one to fit in the cavity in the rear? My shade tree job really stiffened it up, but I'd prefer one that doesn't like a gimp with some tools did it. Anyway, I thought about going to a W3 or something but every time I shoot this rifle I love it more. Don't mess with a good thing
It's still a little tipsy toward the front but I don't regret this mod one bit. It definitely added heft in all the right places. Plus, when you pick it up it feels solid, not like, well, hollow plastic. I saw they came out with a grip weight, but I wish they had a tight fitting weight for each of the cavities. It's no different than external weights planted in key areas, just prettier. I think I remember balancing the rifle pre-mod and it was way out toward the front of the stock (basic forend, beforeI added the enclosed), now it's right at the action.
I almost went the shot route, but I got more density out of the copper. For what I spent on that little project, I might just do the shot next time lol
Funny you mention the stock weights, KRG recently added some that fit in that cavity. Fantastic looking rig btw.
The enclosed forend looks awesome.
I'm planning another build and I`m considering the Bravo with enclosed forend.
I may have missed this in a prior post as I have not gone through all of them, but if you get bored and wouldn't mind detailing the paints etc for that I'd be grateful. That looks outstanding.Still waiting on my trigger to show up, but all the other parts have so I just had to put it together.
LH Nucleus Gen 2
PVA / Rock Creek barrel in 223
LH KRG Bravo
S&B PM II 5-25 in ARC M10 rings
LH Trigger Tech Special trigger - When it shows up!
So between the heavy XL Arca rail (56oz), spacer (20oz), the T-slot weight for the closed rail (16oz), the grip weight(14oz), the rear weights (26oz), and a LOP spacer (11oz), a guy COULD add almost 9 pounds to his gun. Of course, it would cost him $500 to do it but you don't get something for nothing in this game. If I add 9lb to my gun as it is right now it would be right around 29lb!
So true, a fine example of why you shouldn't do complex mathematics (adding) very early in the morning
I used Alcohol Ink's that you can buy online or at a local Hobby store. Just prep the stock and paint it with a matte white or beige colored paint, and then apply the alcohol ink's. I had the best results getting a wood grain look using a cheap makeup brush set that I bought off Amazon.
You have to work fast with the ink's - they dry really fast, but if you screw up or don't like something, you can just use rubbing alcohol on a paper towel and wipe it off.
I practiced on a couple old factory takeoff stocks to begin with, and to see what color combinations worked best. Once you get the look you want, spray 2-3 coats of clear paint to protect the ink finish. I used a matte clear on mine.
New build spun up my Chase at Fisher T&C-
Previous build spun up by Keystone Accuracy
- Zermat Origin receiver set.
- Proof Research 20" 300wsm 1/10 twist, Sendero profile
- Barrel threaded for DeadAir suppressor
- Trigger tech Remington 700 Primary trigger
- Accurate mag 300wsm AICS mag
Previous build spun up by Keystone Accuracy
- Zermat Origin receive set
- Bartlien 20" 233 Wylde
- Barrel threaded for DeadAir Suppressor
- Trigger Tech Diamond
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Just a little old 16" Remington 700 in .223.
As much as I love Bravos, and all the KRG chassis, they sure can make a 16" barrel look 20" hah.
I am going to try this as I just received my Bravo. Would you mind please sharing what color combo you used there? Honestly I don't want or need anything different looking than that it's awesome. I've also got an older Bergara B14 stock I'm going to do....thanks man great looking Bravo.
I bought a couple different sets of the inks off Amazon.
Tim Holtz Adirondack - Cabin Cupboard set, and the Pixiss - Brown ink set.
I also bought a cheap 10pc makeup brush set that I used to apply it. They worked a lot better than the paint brushes that I tried.
My first Atlas bipod.
I had to put it on my most accurate rifle... the .243 in a KRG Bravo.
Merry Christmas to me.
I had to put it on my most accurate rifle... the .243 in a KRG Bravo.
Merry Christmas to me.
And the long action is a 100% factory stock 700 Classic barreled action in 7mm Mauser. I ended up putting it back in the wood stock with the Magpul bottom for the mags. Gonna sell the KRG. I like the wood on this one.
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6mm creedmoor w/ 20” heavy palma
If I could figure out how to post a pic of my KRB Bravo project, which was completed yesterday when the mount showed up, I would. Its an old rig, from my Palma days: totally trued up M700, pinned Tubb lug, Jewel trigger, 30" fluted Krieger, in 223/1-8", Spuhr 4026 mount and a new XRS III. I've added an Atlas bipod and am planning on shooting it at a Tehama steel match in February. And yes, way back 20+ years ago, I shot it at 1000 and I shot the smallest group EVERY at 300 yds with it...slinged up prone/irons. Looking forward to shooting it WITH a scope!
Was all black now is OD green. All by myself
Begara b14 HMR 6.5 creed 22" barrel LH action. Atlas bipod. 5-25 Vortex strike eagle. Timney LH trigger. Set at 1.2lbs. Gamma VG6.5 brake.
Absolutley zero recoil which works great after my spinal surgery.
Doc
Begara b14 HMR 6.5 creed 22" barrel LH action. Atlas bipod. 5-25 Vortex strike eagle. Timney LH trigger. Set at 1.2lbs. Gamma VG6.5 brake.
Absolutley zero recoil which works great after my spinal surgery.
Doc
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Anybody have a good way for me to mount a sling to my KRG X-Ray?
I have a magpul QD cup at the rear that I can use, but my forend is the minimalist old version that doesn’t have m-lok on the sides. I have an arca plate on the bottom of the forend so I can’t install the sling stud.
Here’s a picture for reference:
I have a magpul QD cup at the rear that I can use, but my forend is the minimalist old version that doesn’t have m-lok on the sides. I have an arca plate on the bottom of the forend so I can’t install the sling stud.
Here’s a picture for reference:
