Want to add weigh to your KRG Chassis?

[thisguy65]

A good friend, Scott Whitehead and I came up with brass weight system that attaches to the backbone of the KRG Bravo, Whiskey and X-Ray. The system with hardware add right at 1.07 lbs to your rifle. Was seeing if any guys would be interested in something like this?
Would include both flag nuts and low profile hex, screws and weight. FOr the guys that run forend, I'm working on that design now.

 

[408w]

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[Covertnoob5]

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[thisguy65]

Sorry guys, try them now please.

 

[atomic41]

Looks interesting. I would also like to see weights that fit into the grip and replace the butt plate/LOP spacers (Bravo). The Bravo is a great chassis. Having a variety of weight options to add would give the user more flexibility.

 

[Primus]

What is the point? Order the Al forend if u want weight or plastic if u don't . People are specificlluly ordering the poly forarm to keep weight down. I had the gen 3 and the last thing I would want is to make it heavier.

 

[thisguy65]

Looks interesting. I would also like to see weights that fit into the grip and replace the butt plate/LOP spacers (Bravo). The Bravo is a great chassis. Having a variety of weight options to add would give the user more flexibility.

LOP spacer are in the works.

What is the point? Order the Al forend if u want weight or plastic if u don't . People are specificlluly ordering the poly forarm to keep weight down. I had the gen 3 and the last thing I would want is to make it heavier.

Depends what the purpose of the rifle is. A lot of people in PRS are adding weight to their rifles. These add 1 pound

 

[Shortbus6588]

I totally understand why some folks add weight to their chassis, I also understand why others like lighter rigs. This definitely fills a niche in the market with other mfg's adding weight to their systems, Masterpiece arms and XLR come to mind.....

One thing to keep in mind is the corrosive reaction between brass and Alloy in the chassis. Brass and aluminum react and cause galvanic corrosion- big time! Aluminum is much more anodic and brass is cathodic. the chassis anodizing will not be enough to protect.

I have personally experienced this in the boating world with a brass adjustment fitting contacting and alloy sailboat mast. In less than 6 month the brass corroded a hole almost completely through the mast where there was contact- even through the anodizing! It basically turns the aluminum into powdery dust. This was a freshwater boat- this would happen even quicker in saltwater but it can occur even without water- just the dissimilar metals reacting.

It may be wise to choose another material than brass for your weight system, like steel or stainless. If not make sure to but a barrier between the metals or a protective coating other than anodizing. If not you may have an unwelcome science experiment in your chassis.

Looks like a great option for additional weight requirements- nice work!

Cheers

 

[Lionsbreath]

Cool idea!! I would be interested in the LOP spacers for a Bravo-Good luck to you guys!

 

[thisguy65]

I totally understand why some folks add weight to their chassis, I also understand why others like lighter rigs. This definitely fills a niche in the market with other mfg's adding weight to their systems, Masterpiece arms and XLR come to mind.....

One thing to keep in mind is the corrosive reaction between brass and Alloy in the chassis. Brass and aluminum react and cause galvanic corrosion- big time! Aluminum is much more anodic and brass is cathodic. the chassis anodizing will not be enough to protect.

I have personally experienced this in the boating world with a brass adjustment fitting contacting and alloy sailboat mast. In less than 6 month the brass corroded a hole almost completely through the mast where there was contact- even through the anodizing! It basically turns the aluminum into powdery dust. This was a freshwater boat- this would happen even quicker in saltwater but it can occur even without water- just the dissimilar metals reacting.

It may be wise to choose another material than brass for your weight system, like steel or stainless. If not make sure to but a barrier between the metals or a protective coating other than anodizing. If not you may have an unwelcome science experiment in your chassis.

Cheers

You are absolutly right, and was though about. I contacted some marinas to inquire about how they combated this since in alot of cases a different material is not offered. We had a wide range of answers and currently testing something as simple as clear coat or other coating. Problem is out goal is to reach 1lb, steel is not a dense as brass. However a lot of steels move more than brass when machining so extra time is spent to make a part, accurately. I have some steel I plan to run and see how it goes. Thank you.

 

[jetmd]

Something as simple as Self Adhesive Mylar tape will provide a boundary layer between the two dissimilar metals.

This has been done in several industries for decades.

Cost effective and easy to install.

 

[Primus]

Are you guys doing this via cnc or on a manual?

 

[morganlamprecht]

make some pieces to go under the grip panels also

when i had a krg i made lead molds to go in the grip panels because i didnt like how front heavy it was

 

[Massoud]

A good friend, Scott Whitehead and I came up with brass weight system that attaches to the backbone of the KRG Bravo, Whiskey and X-Ray. The system with hardware add right at 1.07 lbs to your rifle. Was seeing if any guys would be interested in something like this?
Would include both flag nuts and low profile hex, screws and weight. FOr the guys that run forend, I'm working on that design now.

Just a heads up to you we have this very thing in the works as well as steel LOP spacers and a couple other weight adding items. I don't mean to take away from what you are doing just didn't want you to think we ripped you off.
Justin

 

[atomic41]

Just a heads up to you we have this very thing in the works as well as steel LOP spacers and a couple other weight adding items. I don't mean to take away from what you are doing just didn't want you to think we ripped you off.
Justin

This is after you gave us crap for wanting it? I'm only teasing you. I remember you commenting on how you designed it to be lightweight and you were just razzing us a bit.

I actually think this takes what is already a great chassis and brings it to a whole new level. The ability to tune the weight where you want it is awesome and might have some folks doing double-duty. I mean I like the idea of taking my match rifle hunting by easily shedding the weight. (except barrel obviously)

 

[Shanerbanner10]

I'd be interested if it was more than 1lb on the forend. make it 2-3 and take my money.

 

[thisguy65]

Just a heads up to you we have this very thing in the works as well as steel LOP spacers and a couple other weight adding items. I don't mean to take away from what you are doing just didn't want you to think we ripped you off.
Justin

Different options for different folks. Scott came to me, I shoot more traditional stocks my self, wanting to make this and few other items. He had the idea and I just made it feasible.

I'd be interested if it was more than 1lb on the forend. make it 2-3 and take my money.

We have other things in the works. For the area, 2-3 pounds is going to be tough, not saying it's impossible. The new piece I'm working on could very well get you in that mark.

 

[Clint E.]

I had a machinist friend make me a 14" arca rail out of steel instead of aluminum for a rifle that I wanted to add weight to and it came is just under 2lbs. Could be an option.

 

[BCP]

Mines already a tank, I didn't know they designed it to be light. If it were a long action or mag caliber instead of 308 a pound or two extra would be nice though.

 

[Banango]

I'd be interested in this if the corrosion issue got worked out. It would also be nice to add more than 1 pound to the chassis but a good bit of that weight is going to need to be towards the rear

 

[RFutch]

I’ve added over 2lbs to one of my Bravos by putting lead round balls in the grip, in the butt hook cavity and in the recoil pad cavity. Put them in small plastic bags first to keep them from rattling. Label each bag and you can remove them for hunting and put them back easily.

 

[thisguy65]

I’ve added over 2lbs to one of my Bravos by putting lead round balls in the grip, in the butt hook cavity and in the recoil pad cavity. Put them in small plastic bags first to keep them from rattling. Label each bag and you can remove them for hunting and put them back easily.

That's common thing, basic but get the job done.

Mines already a tank, I didn't know they designed it to be light. If it were a long action or mag caliber instead of 308 a pound or two extra would be nice though.

Good friend uses the weight system and shoots 6.5 creedmoor

I'd be interested in this if the corrosion issue got worked out. It would also be nice to add more than 1 pound to the chassis but a good bit of that weight is going to need to be towards the rear

That's been worked outusing dual stage. Different brass react differently. This brass reaction, only show if the metal is wet. Surface area is key in esting, took a 4x4" block of brass and a 0.5" by O.5" of alum, wet both and lay the alum on top.

 

[Banango]

When will these be available?

 

[thisguy65]

When will these be available?

They are now. I'll send you a PM. Website taking longer for me to do than I though. I'm not a website designer LOL

 

[thisguy65]

Guys, Scott and I are offereing a front and rear weight kit. Front weight system w/ 4 plates rear butt places (stainless steel) are $120 shipped.

 

[NWnewguy]

I would think that the dissimilar metals corrosion issue would be fairly minimized unless you have the floating ground and marine currents associated with a marine environment. I can't imagine getting induced current on land and it resulting in corrosion between the brass and aluminum.

Looks like a good setup to me. I have seen lead tape used and it's fairly inelegant and a pain to put in and to take out.

 

[thisguy65]

I would think that the dissimilar metals corrosion issue would be fairly minimized unless you have the floating ground and marine currents associated with a marine environment. I can't imagine getting induced current on land and it resulting in corrosion between the brass and aluminum.

Looks like a good setup to me. I have seen lead tape used and it's fairly inelegant and a pain to put in and to take out.

in my testing, I didn't see any thing unless water was added. However I'm using a 2 step approach to minimize it.

 

[Stag556]

Did anyone here purchase a weight set or were they made to sell? Sent a PM to OP but nothin back and not sure when KRG will produce one.

 

[thisguy65]

Did anyone here purchase a weight set or were they made to sell? Sent a PM to OP but nothin back and not sure when KRG will produce one.

Sorry for the delay been traveling for work. I keep these in stock. Replied to your PM. Thank you for your interest.

 

[slockwood]

PM Sent about the weight kit.

 

[70SS454]

Sorry for the delay been traveling for work. I keep these in stock. Replied to your PM. Thank you for your interest.

 

[thisguy65]

All PM's replied to

&0SS454, did you send me a PM? I didn't receive one from you if you did.

 

[70SS454]

All PM's replied to

&0SS454, did you send me a PM? I didn't receive one from you if you did.

Yes, please PM me with information on your weight kit for KRG Bravo

 

[Jcsovidaop49]

I know this is a bit off topic, but does anyone make a steel bag rider for the whiskey 3 like mpa does? A little front heavy here.

 

[Stag556]

I know this is a bit off topic, but does anyone make a steel bag rider for the whiskey 3 like mpa does? A little front heavy here.

I haven’t seen one yet but KRG had mentioned they were producing one.

 

[thisguy65]

Was able to secure another material supplier and have these back in stock.

 

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