Don't let the fact that KRG hates wrong handed people get you down! It's pretty simple to make it work for a lefty. Disclaimer: I'm a random loon on the internet, proceed at your own risk.
I just want to throw this out there for lefties wanting a Bravo. KRG has no current plans to make left handed versions. *UPDATE* KRG offers a REM 700 SA lefty Bravo* Tikka owners read on.
I used a 1/2" endmill on my mill and that is probably the prettiest way of doing it. It took me about 5 minutes, including set up and I'm a amateur @ best. If you brought it to a small machine shop you could probably get it done pretty cheaply.
I've also done this on fiberglass stocks with the good ol dremel. If you were patient and careful a dremel or even a file can yield nice results.
Here it is fresh off the mill, mocked up. It works as is, but I will make a small relief in the polymer with a dremel. If it polishes out nice, I may try to get artsy and open it up similar to the other side.
I plan on using the Birchwood Casey Aluminum touch up pen to cover the bare aluminum. It does a OK job, not a perfect match, but it's under the bold handle.
https://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-...uper-black-instant-touch-up-pen-prod4942.aspx
Now the downside is the bolt cut on the other side, could let crap down into the trigger. I'll be drilling a hole or two to add some mechanical adhesion and using black two part epoxy to fill in that bolt cut. again it wont be a perfect match, but it'll stop crap from getting in there. If I take my time the lines will match nicely. Again I've had good results doing this on fiberglass stocks. Usually a subtle difference in texture is the only giveaway. It may actually look better on the aluminum since there is no texture.
If you're OCD, don't do this. Or if you want to waste money, have the backbone coated once you're done. Should look near factory if you've taken your time up to that point.
Cheers
Vince
I just want to throw this out there for lefties wanting a Bravo. KRG has no current plans to make left handed versions. *UPDATE* KRG offers a REM 700 SA lefty Bravo* Tikka owners read on.
I used a 1/2" endmill on my mill and that is probably the prettiest way of doing it. It took me about 5 minutes, including set up and I'm a amateur @ best. If you brought it to a small machine shop you could probably get it done pretty cheaply.
I've also done this on fiberglass stocks with the good ol dremel. If you were patient and careful a dremel or even a file can yield nice results.
Here it is fresh off the mill, mocked up. It works as is, but I will make a small relief in the polymer with a dremel. If it polishes out nice, I may try to get artsy and open it up similar to the other side.
I plan on using the Birchwood Casey Aluminum touch up pen to cover the bare aluminum. It does a OK job, not a perfect match, but it's under the bold handle.
https://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-...uper-black-instant-touch-up-pen-prod4942.aspx
Now the downside is the bolt cut on the other side, could let crap down into the trigger. I'll be drilling a hole or two to add some mechanical adhesion and using black two part epoxy to fill in that bolt cut. again it wont be a perfect match, but it'll stop crap from getting in there. If I take my time the lines will match nicely. Again I've had good results doing this on fiberglass stocks. Usually a subtle difference in texture is the only giveaway. It may actually look better on the aluminum since there is no texture.
If you're OCD, don't do this. Or if you want to waste money, have the backbone coated once you're done. Should look near factory if you've taken your time up to that point.
Cheers
Vince
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