KRG Echo - Sporterish version of bravo for tikkas

[Andy Ivy]

Iv been running the echo for a week.
They shipped the order fast. I recommend you add the LOP spacers for $15

After lookin at and trying several tikka stock options some of which cost more then a new gun, I was happy to see this option.

Don't like :
Front action screw captured. Not an issue for seating the action just a pain

LOP spacers should be included

The dam cheek rest has to be raised out of the way to pull the bolt (please slap whoever at KRG screwed that up)
I will be modifying this

I'm 50/50 on the hook under the rear of the stock. So far shooting it's not been an issue and actually offers a couple different planes (heights) to put a bag under.

Likes

The action fit in the chassis is tight and accurate

The factory mag fits tight and feeds great from the 22-250, 6.5cm and .308 that I tried.

Stock feels good to get behind. Prone, sitting or standing on a tripod.

Handles recoil well

Weight and balance feel good

I added a salmon river solutions rail so that I can run arca from my tripod and has a short pic attachment up front. I think this is a nice addition and makes this stock very versatile for me.
Overall for the money I think it's hard to beat.

 

[sturner88]

Have an Echo in a 223 Varmint and have noticed it’s 50/50 on picking up a round. Has anyone found this issue with theirs? I have not modified the magazine or mag catch.

 

[STAxel]

I added a salmon river solutions rail so that I can run arca from my tripod and has a short pic attachment up front. I think this is a nice addition and makes this stock very versatile for me.

Does adding the arca rail help with rigidity in the fore-end?

 

[Dave0317]

So those that have used the echo, would you say the Bravo is the overall better option for an extra $100? Especially if the extra few ounces is not a particular concern?

Comes with LOP spacers. So fixes that issue.
Flat bottom at the rear of the stock seems to be the preferred feature there.

Is it any stiffer? Advertises a full length aluminum backbone, so I would expect that if a stiffer forend is important to a person, the Bravo is much better?

I know the Echo is cheaper and lighter, but it also seems like they cut corners in a couple spots that guys here would usually say are priorities.

 

[wind gypsy]

So those that have used the echo, would you say the Bravo is the overall better option for an extra $100? Especially if the extra few ounces is not a particular concern?

Comes with LOP spacers. So fixes that issue.
Flat bottom at the rear of the stock seems to be the preferred feature there.

Is it any stiffer? Advertises a full length aluminum backbone, so I would expect that if a stiffer forend is important to a person, the Bravo is much better?

I know the Echo is cheaper and lighter, but it also seems like they cut corners in a couple spots that guys here would usually say are priorities.

Also consider if you want to use ctr, aics, or tikka pattern magazines. If you want a long action cartridge, bravo is a no go. I’d prefer tikka mags in a hunting rifle.

 

[Hurley88]

So those that have used the echo, would you say the Bravo is the overall better option for an extra $100? Especially if the extra few ounces is not a particular concern?

Comes with LOP spacers. So fixes that issue.
Flat bottom at the rear of the stock seems to be the preferred feature there.

Is it any stiffer? Advertises a full length aluminum backbone, so I would expect that if a stiffer forend is important to a person, the Bravo is much better?

I know the Echo is cheaper and lighter, but it also seems like they cut corners in a couple spots that guys here would usually say are priorities.

I’ve used both, have more experience with the Bravo. Yes the Bravo forend is stiffer bc of the full length aluminum.

I’d say 100% the Echo is better. But that’s me, each person has to determine their use case. I like that the Echo only adds weight to the center, I like that the forend shape is slimmer/easier to grip and is better for unsupported field shooting positions, I personally wish it weren’t so flat at the bottom of the forend bc I don’t want or need an Arca rail…I’m the type who wants the factory stock but with a modern vertical grip and high comb. If you want an Arca rail I’d imagine that the Bravo would be better (@Andy Ivy can speak to its performance with the rail). The Bravo is more modular, more like a chassis in that you can attach stuff to it and the stiffer forend will handle the attachments better; but there’s a weight cost. It really just depends on what you’re looking to get out of it.

To me the Echo & Rokstok are both modern improvements on the factory stock with very tangible benefits in terms of speed & consistency. The Bravo (or any other chassis) is better for shots that take longer to set up such as bipod/tripod use. But full disclosure, I’m not a fan of the PRS methodology for field shooting. Just…depends on your preferred use.

 

[JCMCUBIC]

How bad is the flex in forened in the fieldstock vs the echo?

I pulled them out to compare this specifically and the Echo seems to have noticeably more flex. Using a lite contour, it's a nonissue.

Iv been running the echo for a week.
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Don't like :
Front action screw captured. Not an issue for seating the action just a pain
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The Fieldstock's rear action screw is captured. It's less irksome to me than the captured front action screw of the Echo. I can live with either.

 

[Andy Ivy]

Does adding the arca rail help with rigidity in the fore-end?

Not really but what flex is there is not an issue with the barrels I shoot.

 

[bigbuckdj]

Are mamba mags the only ten round option for factory bottom metal/echo fitment?

 

[Jimbee]

Are mamba mags the only ten round option for factory bottom metal/echo fitment?

Waters makes a reliable 10rd mag. Expensive but good.

 

[bigbuckdj]

Waters makes a reliable 10rd mag. Expensive but good.

Cool that was one reason I figured the bravo may be favored, the 10 round AICS mags work great in those. I don’t think I’ll get rid of my bravos but I’ll probably buy an echo for my next tikka assuming rokstocks are still waitlisted