KRG chassis questions

[Jpsmith1]

So, I picked up a KRG Bravo for my Range Queen 6mm and I like it well enough that I want one for my hunting rifle..

So, I'm looking at the KRG Bravo Lefty and the Whiskey 3 Lefty for my 700 Long Action.

What does the extra ~$550 buy me with the Whiskey vs the Bravo?

 

[Jpsmith1]

Throwing another option into the mix.

Rokstock over either chassis system?

Or...throw the whole rifle out and start over with a 6.5mm short action chambering.

 

[wind gypsy]

I like bravo for shooting better than a rokstok if weight and lots of carrying is not a concern. The Bravos are ass heavy with short/light hunting barrels though.

A guy has to REALLY want a bunch of buttstock adjustability doodads, a folder, or strongly prefer the whisky grip style over the Bravo to justify paying over twice the price of a bravo for one IMO. I like the bravo grip personally.

 

[RWT]

Don’t know I only have 2 bravos. I can’t see a need for anything more. The other models look tacticool and will impress people at the range or competition but I fail to see the benefits of the other models. I am curious. Are they lighter in weight?

 

[wind gypsy]

Don’t know I only have 2 bravos. I can’t see a need for anything more. The other models look tacticool and will impress people at the range or competition but I fail to see the benefits of the other models. I am curious. Are they lighter in weight?

They are all heavier. Only the Echo is lighter and it's because it doesn't have the full length aluminum backbone.

 

[43.6N]

I love my Bravos.
I would not spend the extra $$ unless you can specifically identify a feature on the other KRG models that would make a meaningful difference to you.

The Rokstok takes the bravo ergonomics to the next level, and shaves a pound off.

In my mind they pair well as a two rifle quiver: Bravo for training/competing. Rokstok for hunting/training.

 

[WhatToHunt]

Would you all recommend the Bravo as a hunting-only stock (no plans for competing)? The price is right and it's available. I have a McMillan Mountain Tracker LR on order for my 6.5 PRC, but considering a new stock for my factory T3X .223 I use for hunting/plinking.

 

[43.6N]

Would you all recommend the Bravo as a hunting-only stock (no plans for competing)? The price is right and it's available. I have a McMillan Mountain Tracker LR on order for my 6.5 PRC, but considering a new stock for my factory T3X .223 I use for hunting/plinking.

IMO it’s completely fine as a hunting stock, just know it will be a pound heavier than traditional stocks. One reason the KRG (and other heavy chassis) are appreciated for competition is because of how the extra weight slows the recoil impulse. You get the same benefit on hunting rifles. Just be honest with yourself about what it is, and what it is not.

The bravo has been carried in the field without issues for years by guys with much higher round counts than me.




In my personal experience, the bigger cartridges definitely shoot better with a little more weight.
This Seekins 6.5PRC came in at 12lbs. Noticeable, but not an unreasonable weight to carry.

It’s always a game of compromises. Plenty of people think the bravo is worth the weight while hunting.


If the price is right, you can take a chance on it and start putting it through its paces now. If it ends up not being what you want, they resell pretty quickly.

 

[streamerfish]

I haven't actually put it on a scale yet...But I have bravo on the tikka hunting rifle with a standard 22" barrel, and it doesn't feel overly heavy to me, no concerns personally about packing it for hunting season.

 

[Jpsmith1]

I love my Bravos.
I would not spend the extra $$ unless you can specifically identify a feature on the other KRG models that would make a meaningful difference to you.

The Rokstok takes the bravo ergonomics to the next level, and shaves a pound off.

In my mind they pair well as a two rifle quiver: Bravo for training/competing. Rokstok for hunting/training.

Very new to the chassis or performance stock game, so this is a valuable thing to know.

As far as identifying features the Xray has that the Bravo doesn't, the biggest feature I see is the ability to fold the stock or at least the ability to add that functionality and not a thing I care about.

I like the Bravo ergonomics far better than a plain wood stock. Better ergonomics and dropping a pound is a nice thing which tends me to the Rokstock but the Bravo is adjustable for comb and LOP.... and it's cheaper..

Weight isn't a huge concern for the hunting I do most. I'm day hunting east of the big river a big hike might be a mile and 1000' of elevation and even that is pretty rare. Even a HEAVY rifle isn't the end of the world for my use.

 

[Jpsmith1]

I like bravo for shooting better than a rokstok if weight and lots of carrying is not a concern. The Bravos are ass heavy with short/light hunting barrels though.

A guy has to REALLY want a bunch of buttstock adjustability doodads, a folder, or strongly prefer the whisky grip style over the Bravo to justify paying over twice the price of a bravo for one IMO. I like the bravo grip personally.

I am definitely a "bunch of adjustability doodads" kind of guy but I am also a "keep my money in my wallet" guy.

These two wolves rule my life. Lol

 

[RWT]

I have a thermal set up using a Bravo. I prefer the extra weight at night when swinging on a tripod on moving pigs. The limited field of view with a thermal makes it challenging and the weight seems to help my shooting. The Bravo jus feels more sturdy than a standard stock for this type of hunting. My other Bravo is on a savage set up for P dogs.

When you think about the pic above between RS/Bravo the overlap is very accurate. Consider moving targets or moving more between targets such as pigs, Pdogs or competition the weight helps and I prefer the Bravo. If I am taking a single shot but spending most of my time carrying the rifle I prefer the. RS.

There really is only a 1-2 lb difference in the set ups.