KRG Bravo Opinions

[BjornF16]

@Formidilosus

I’ve seen the barrel tape just in front of stock in several of your photos.

What is the purpose?

 

[Formidilosus]

I’ve seen the barrel tape just in front of stock in several of your photos.

What is the purpose?

Spare tape to retape the muzzle when the rifle is shot.

 

[TX_Diver]

Correct.

Positions such as below are very stable, take about 10-15 seconds to establish when practiced, the rifle can cant, swivel, and angle as needed; and it allows the rifle to recoil smoothly straight back.

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I assume your sticks are always out and in hand? Or you’re starting with them in the pack? Mine usually ride in my pack, but I’ll play with em next time I shoot.
Without a sling on the rifle it seems you’d have a tough time using 2 hiking sticks?

 

[Formidilosus]

I assume your sticks are always out and in hand? Or you’re starting with them in the pack? Mine usually ride in my pack, but I’ll play with em next time I shoot.
Without a sling on the rifle it seems you’d have a tough time using 2 hiking sticks?

Rifle is usually in a gun bearer or SG version. Sticks usually being used. However, it’s take about 6-7 seconds to pull the sticks out of the pack and extend.

 

[Sandstrom]

I just watched the video. Serious question, what purpose does having his scope mounted so high accomplishing? It appears that the bell has .5 to .75 inch clearance to the barrel. I have seen several examples of this from people posting pics of their guns, they all require a cheek riser to work. What is the purpose of having the scope mounted so high?
Ryan

 

[Jimbee]

Rifle is usually in a gun bearer or SG version. Sticks usually being used. However, it’s take about 6-7 seconds to pull

Rifle is usually in a gun bearer or SG version. Sticks usually being used. However, it’s take about 6-7 seconds to pull the sticks out of the pack and extend.

I don't know a lot about trekking poles but my cheap set doesn't seem conducive for a fast rifles rest set up. If you extend them too far they come apart and have 3 sections. Are there sticks better suited for quick deployment?

 

[Formidilosus]

I don't know a lot about trekking poles but my cheap set doesn't seem conducive for a fast rifles rest set up. If you extend them too far they come apart and have 3 sections. Are there sticks better suited for quick deployment?

Sure there are. Any with the throw lever versus twist to tighten will be quicker.

Sticks such as these are easy to extend and setup in less the ten seconds-

 

[Helislacker]

Rifle is usually in a gun bearer or SG version. Sticks usually being used. However, it’s take about 6-7 seconds to pull the sticks out of the pack and extend.

What are your thought on a folding stock for a bolt gun? Worth the squeeze if strapped to your pack and getting to hunting area? Or just a potential failure point? They’re nice for hiking to shooting spots or field matches, but not sure if they’re a hindrance or benefit for hunting.

 

[Formidilosus]

Folding stocks done right are great. The issue is that they are on metal chassis with full pistol grips. Neither are ideal for general field use and in cold weather.

 

[Deywalker]

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I like mine…a lot.

I like the look of that a lot. What bolt handle are you using?

 

[PNWGATOR]

It’s the factory bolt handle with a Tourbon bolt knob slipped over the handle and superglued in place.

 

[NickKreutz]

If you are considering the KRG Bravo, I think you you should give the MDT XRS a look. I feel like you get a bit more value for your money. Ive got one on my 22-250 for coyotes and it is feature rich and feels solid in the hand. It comes with an angled and vertical grip that are rubberized, and had a butt stock hook built in, unlike the KRG where you have to swap it out.

MDT also makes a polymer 3 round AICS mag that is pretty low profile for hunting.

@Helislacker Can you post some pics of your HNT26 build?? Ive got one on order and im curious how guys are setting them up!

 

[BjornF16]

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I like mine…a lot.

PNW, another couple of questions:

1. You using the 3-9 SWFA for 1200 yard shots on game?

2. Can you explain the purpose of tape on turrets? Poor mans range marks/windage cheats?

 

[PNWGATOR]

No, I haven’t used the 3-9 to 1200 on game. To 1300 on rocks.

Tape on turret is a poor man’s yardage turret that’s calibrated specifically for DA for every hunt and is easy to re do as needed.

 

[Formidilosus]

No, I haven’t used the 3-9 to 1200 on game.

Sandbagger…..

 

[Dobermann]

PNW answered, but he does indeed carry that everywhere. A bunch of people use the Bravo for hunting, and most of the rifles with those I hunt with that recoil more than a 223 have the Bravo’s on them-

Benefits-

- Design: Vertical grip, adjustable buttpad negative drop at heel, parallel forend, near parallel underside of buttstock, adj cheek piece

- Stability with chassis, no need to bed. Bedding doesn’t break, crumble, or fail

- Plastic skins, I.E.- no exposed metal in the cold


In a rifle with more than about 10’ish ft-lbs of recoil (say 6.5CM), it makes the rifles significantly more shootable. They recoil less due to weight and track better in recoil due to design, the ergonomics are better than a full pistol grip for general field use, and they can be about a pound heavier than most aftermarket stocks. A T3 lite in the KRG with a 20oz scope ends up being around 9lbs, which for a longer range rifle is a good place to be.

Hi Form, I think not too long ago, you mentioned you were swapping back from the Bravo to the Tikka factory stock ... has that changed, or was that for specific applications?

 

[Formidilosus]

Hi Form, I think not too long ago, you mentioned you were swapping back from the Bravo to the Tikka factory stock ... has that changed, or was that for specific applications?

For the 223’s. They recoil so little that the better design of the Bravo doesn’t offset the weight as much. For 6mm and above if shooing past 400 often, I think the bravo is still the way to go right now. The most common setup in my group is T3’s in 223 and 6.5 CM. 223’s in factory stocks, 6.5’s and larger in Bravos.

 

[Novice]

What is the weight of a t3x factory stock vs a KRG Bravo?

 

[BjornF16]

What is the weight of a t3x factory stock vs a KRG Bravo?

T3X factory stock - 28-30 oz (1.8 lbs)

KRG Bravo - 2.9 lbs

 

[Novice]

Thank you! They only work on the short action models or am I mistaken? 1 lb could be substantial.