KRG Echo - Sporterish version of bravo for tikkas

[BLJ]

No worries.

I removed the bolt handle, firing pin assembly, plunger ejector, and extractor. I sent the bolt body only. Honesty just bc it was easier to package; he didn’t need it disassembled. I did the plunger & extractor bc I’m picky and didn’t want to find plier marks on them when it got back (not saying it would, I’ve only heard good things about Kinport Peak, but I’ve dealt with many gunsmiths and if I can do something myself I will).

As far as magazines, I specifically tested this a couple hundred times with each version using three different dummy rounds that had the bullet seated to various lengths. @Juan_ID had posted that they worked fine which was actually my tipping point for going ahead with the build. I was concerned that the extractor could bind up on the case rim, and if closing the bolt slowly it’s very slightly more perceptible than a standard 308 version, but otherwise it’s as though it was made by Tikka from the factory. Works flawlessly. The M magazine does feel like it feeds a touch smoother than the S magazines though. But again I didn’t have any hangups running the bolt slow to fast & in-between.

I imagine theoretically that the bolt face modification could cause headspace issues, but I have all three gauges and it was right where it needed to be for the one barrel I’ve tried thus far.

Hope that helps! I have zero regrets, Tikka should offer this as a factory option. I’d buy two or three immediately.

That answers everything. Appreciate it.

 

[Moose83]

Mine sure seems too, I kept thinking the recoil lug was not nesting into the slot of the action. I used some machinist die to convince myself it was actually assembled.

Ya... that captured front action screw does make things a bit difficult. I poked at mine with a dental pick and it seems fully seated.

 

[General RE LEE]

I originally got the Echo specifically for a CTR bc I’ve had more than a few issues with the mags. Couldn’t wait to get a better stock & get factory mags. As mentioned you do need the mag retention spring.
Nothing wrong with a 10lb rifle in the mountains! I switched from Bravo to Echo and prefer it. The magazine system is way batter. Then I got a second one to try in the lighter contour. But the Rokstok is winning that comparison. After a few hundred rounds, Rokstok is better for Lite contour barrel but the Echo hangs in there right behind it. Echo is better for the CTR, way too nose heavy in the Rokstok. The Rokstok is off getting a 1” Decelerator currently or I’d have included comparison pics.

Do have to mention: haven’t had a single issue with factory mags in use but they don’t click into place easily with either one of my Echos. Hangs up on the front end. If you push up on the forward section of the bottom of the mag it doesn’t happen though. If for some reason you need fast mag changes that would be a consideration.

Here are some pics of a CTR next to a Lite contour, both in the Echo.


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Great post and answers my questions on CTR and Echo.

Super dumb refresher question, especially considering I had 2 CTRs in Bravo chassis. Is the chassis itself the bottom metal? I just need to buy the chassis and the mag retention spring for CTR fit correct?

 

[Hurley88]

Great post and answers my questions on CTR and Echo.

Super dumb refresher question, especially considering I had 2 CTRs in Bravo chassis. Is the chassis itself the bottom metal? I just need to buy the chassis and the mag retention spring for CTR fit correct?

Yes for the Echo the chassis itself is the bottom metal. You’re correct, just need to buy the chassis & mag retention spring.