Review: New Weight System for KRG Chassis by Raven Rock

[dghboy315]

I just finished a review of a new weight system for the KRG chassis.

Review: Weight System for KRG Chassis by Raven Rock

DISCLOSURE: MARS is sponsored by Raven Rock Machine, however this fact was not taken into account when writing the review. I purchased the weight system with my own funds before I even considered t…

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[TnDoc]

I've tried to contact raven rock machine two or three times via Facebook and email and cannot get a response. I'd really like a weight system for my bravo chassis. Anybody know how to get in contact with them?

 

[spife7980]

Out of stock currently but straight from the manufacturer.

Forend T-Slot Weight – Kinetic Research Group

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[SonicBurlap]

You can put your e-mail down to be notified by KRG once they are back in stock. According to Justin a.k.a. Massoud they did not expect the popularity of the weight kit, both forend and LOP but they are working to get them back in stock as soon as possible. There is also the heavy barricade stop, if you are primarily looking to add weight to the forend.

 

[TnDoc]

Yes I'm on the email notification. It seems like they're taking forever. Raven Rock has a kit for krg Bravo, but they're impossible to get in touch with

 

[spife7980]

 

[mahlv]

I got a heavy bag rider from KRG for my W3, it seemed to only need some weight in the rear for balance. It was just exactly what was needed, totally changed the ergos and feel of the setup.

 

[TnDoc]

Unfortunately that's not made for Bravo chassis

 

[spife7980]

No but on the bravo you can just pack the butts empty spaces with whatever weighted thing you find suitable, nothing fancy needs to be made for that aspect.

 

[260284]

Lead decoy weights and double sided tape work great in the backbone under the forend. Get the flat ones and trim them to fit. Real easy to add a pound or more.

 

[dghboy315]

I reached out to Raven Rock. I'll let you guys know if I hear anything.

 

[Walt K]

Any response yet? I would like to get the heavy buttstock spacers and the fore end weight. Still haven't got a notice from KRG concerning these items also.

 

[SonicBurlap]

Justin posted to expect new items for the KRG Bravo on the KRG Bravo add-ons thread, so I'm hoping they might have some to drop into the market at the same time they'll release some of those new items but we won't know for sure until we'll get notified.

 

[Walt K]

KRG weights are back in stock. Just ordered some.

 

[SonicBurlap]

Just received a package from KRG with my ordered weights. Coated steel beats lead, or brass, or tire weights. KRG's customer service is top notch and shipping was super fast.

 

[TnDoc]

Just received a package from KRG with my ordered weights. Coated steel beats lead, or brass, or tire weights. KRG's customer service is top notch and shipping was super fast.

Got my buttstock weights...perfect fit!

 

[TM6]

How much weight do the buttstock pieces add? I'm a little light in the tail end on my Bravo and was considering them.

Thanks,

TM6

 

[SonicBurlap]

Each LOP steel pad is .66 lb., the forend T-slot weight is .75 lb.

 

[TM6]

Thanks for the info!

TM6

 

[dghboy315]

Just spoke to Dustin with Raven Rock. He found a new brass supplier and is ready to start making more weights. He also fixed his email, so messages should be getting through to him now.

[email protected]

 

[Walt K]

Just sent two emails to this address. They did not go through.

 

[SonicBurlap]

Just sent two emails to this address. They did not go through.

Weights on KRG web site are in stock and shipping, no e-mails and phone calls required. I know, I just got mine. All the mounting screws were included too.

 

[dghboy315]

Just sent two emails to this address. They did not go through.

Sorry, I misspelled it.

[email protected]

 

[dghboy315]

Weights on KRG web site are in stock and shipping, no e-mails and phone calls required. I know, I just got mine. All the mounting screws were included too.

The KRG are steel (.75lbs). Raven Rock weight is brass, which is a little heavier (1 lb).

I like KRG stuff. Raven Rock just gives a different option.

 

[SonicBurlap]

The KRG are steel (.75lbs). Raven Rock weight is brass, which is a little heavier (1 lb).

If I would have been able to reach them when the KRG weights were out of stock I might have been interested but the forend piece in brass with 1/4 lb. more weight is not all that much compared to the drawbacks of brass over nitrided steel, if after adding three LOP spacers and the forend weight I feel I still need 1/4 lb. I'm sure I can add that much weight just in the grip alone.

 

[dghboy315]

If I would have been able to reach them when the KRG weights were out of stock I might have been interested but the forend piece in brass with 1/4 lb. more weight is not all that much compared to the drawbacks of brass over nitrided steel, if after adding three LOP spacers and the forend weight I feel I still need 1/4 lb. I'm sure I can add that much weight just in the grip alone.

I get it. Makes sense. I'm just trying to help out a small businessman. I don't profit either way. I just like having options in the marketplace.

 

[SonicBurlap]

Options and competition are good, it's what makes our country great. Having a resource to fall back on when there is an availability problem is always a good thing and all big businesses started out small.

 

[dghboy315]

Raven Rock has KRG Forend Weights ready to ship!

Email - [email protected]

 

[thisguy65]

Thanks Dave!

 

[DOA]

Would love to see pics of the rear weights for the Bravo chassis.

 

[thisguy65]

Would love to see pics of the rear weights for the Bravo chassis.

DOA

Here you go. These will be available soon, I hope.

 

[thisguy65]

Hey guys, I got setup in the new facility. Had to catch up on work but I'm in the process of making more of the front weight kits over the weekend.

 

[thisguy65]

Front kits are back in stock and ready to ship

 

[thisguy65]

Thanks for all the support!

 

[drummachinejoe]

If I would have been able to reach them when the KRG weights were out of stock I might have been interested but the forend piece in brass with 1/4 lb. more weight is not all that much compared to the drawbacks of brass over nitrided steel, if after adding three LOP spacers and the forend weight I feel I still need 1/4 lb. I'm sure I can add that much weight just in the grip alone.

Considering getting this heavier brass forend weight from Raven Rock over the lighter one from KRG.
Is the brass on nitrided steel backbone potentially corrosive? Or what problem might arise. I know AREA 419 uses brass weights in their weight tunable ARCALOCK Rail (nitrided aluminum, not steel).

Universal Weight-Tunable ARCALOCK Rail

ARCALOCK has been a huge success since its release in July of 2018. As the rails have become more popular, we have also seen the rise in popularity of rifle weight kits. With the introduction of the Manners TCS stock in late 2019, we designed and built an ARCALOCK weight system, and are ready to...

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[Braxtond]

What’s the price of the Raven Rock forend brass weight? I don’t have Facebook and refuse to sign up.

 

[thisguy65]

Considering getting this heavier brass forend weight from Raven Rock over the lighter one from KRG.
Is the brass on nitrided steel backbone potentially corrosive? Or what problem might arise. I know AREA 419 uses brass weights in their weight tunable ARCALOCK Rail (nitrided aluminum, not steel).

Universal Weight-Tunable ARCALOCK Rail

ARCALOCK has been a huge success since its release in July of 2018. As the rails have become more popular, we have also seen the rise in popularity of rifle weight kits. With the introduction of the Manners TCS stock in late 2019, we designed and built an ARCALOCK weight system, and are ready to...

www.area419.com

We haven't seen anything like that happen. We had these in circulation 8-11 months before we started to offer them to the public. The original beta test still has prototype 1, 2, 3 on his rifles still. You can add Mylar tap in between them if it really concerns you but we haven't see any corrosion.

What’s the price of the Raven Rock forend brass weight? I don’t have Facebook and refuse to sign up.

$85 shipped in the US. Includes all the hardware. Email me at [email protected] please

 

[srt-4_uk]

I sent an email asking if you made one for the enclosed forend. It must have got kicked to the spam box.