KRG Echo - Sporterish version of bravo for tikkas

[Balderdash]

i put the 6.5 PRC tikka and the echo together tonight. I opted to remove the barrel channel insert to mitigate the flex. UM leather cheek pad on the adjustable comb. I installed the KRG adjustable pad and all 3 spacers which ended up too much for me. I changed to 2 spacers and the recoil pad with 14.5” total LOP. I like it a lot for what it is. Scope will be installed over the weekend. A mini arca on here might be perfect for the frequent tripod shooters
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Looks sharp. Is there much flex in the forend, say compared to a Tikka OEM?

 

[WI-Carcosa]

Looks sharp. Is there much flex in the forend, say compared to a Tikka OEM?

Great question. I did a side by side with the echo and a 223 in factory stock. There is more flex in the echo, but more space around the barrel and with the removal of the barrel channel you don’t need to sand for a sporter barrel in my opinion

 

[Balderdash]

Great question. I did a side by side with the echo and a 223 in factory stock. There is more flex in the echo, but more space around the barrel and with the removal of the barrel channel you don’t need to sand for a sporter barrel in my opinion

Thanks so much for the report.

Just recieved notification that the Echo I ordered will arrive tomorrow, so I'll soon have the chance to see for myself. I hate to add any more weight to it for the rig I intend to run it on (6.5 PRC); however, if need be, I'm not against adding a stiffening rod.

I take it that the barrel channel filler doesn't add much stiffness when installed? I wasn't planning to run one; figured it'd be less weight, offer more clearance around the barrel and have increased heat dissipation, but wouldn't mind putting it in if it helps.

 

[willfrye027]

I like the echo better than the bravo. Factory mags, a little lighter weight, and no weird gap between grip and trigger guard. That would always rub my middle finger in an annoying way on the bravo.

Downsides are more forend flex (not a deal breaker) and can’t easily invert the recoil pad.

 

[low2497]

Got my 18” 7mm-08 installed in the Echo. While it does add a bit of weight, the balance is perfect. As shown, it’s sitting at exactly 10lbs with a loaded mag. Excited to get it out to the range. I imagine it’s going to be hard to beat for $300

 

[Balderdash]

I like the echo better than the bravo. Factory mags, a little lighter weight, and no weird gap between grip and trigger guard. That would always rub my middle finger in an annoying way on the bravo.

Downsides are more forend flex (not a deal breaker) and can’t easily invert the recoil pad.

Glad to read it.

 

[Formidilosus]

308win.

We will be shooting it side by side factory stocks and RokStoks for comparisons. Will try to get Triggercam footage of all to show different, if any- in reticle movement.




Interesting that there is a gap into the the stock at the front of the cheekpiece-




Initial thoughts are it feels like a slightly slimmed down Bravo. The forend does have some flex to it, but at least with the T3 Lite barrel it can’t touch, and it is way less flexible than the MDT Fieldstock.

 

[Bluumoon]

308win.

We will be shooting it side by side factory stocks and RokStoks for comparisons. Will try to get Triggercam footage of all to show different, if any- in reticle movement.

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I bet the gap is related to trying to make it LA compatible as an after thought. It still had to be adjusted on mine to prevent contact.


Interesting that there is a gap into the the stock at the front of the cheekpiece-
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Initial thoughts are it feels like a slightly slimmed down Bravo. The forend does have some flex to it, but at least with the T3 Lite barrel it can’t touch, and it is way less flexible than the MDT Fieldstock.

 

[texag10]

308win.

We will be shooting it side by side factory stocks and RokStoks for comparisons. Will try to get Triggercam footage of all to show different, if any- in reticle movement.



Interesting that there is a gap into the the stock at the front of the cheekpiece-


Initial thoughts are it feels like a slightly slimmed down Bravo. The forend does have some flex to it, but at least with the T3 Lite barrel it can’t touch, and it is way less flexible than the MDT Fieldstock.

Will y'all add the buttpad height adjust and spacers to make it a more even comparison?

I might be able to send you those parts from mine for the comparison if you don't already have them.

 

[Balderdash]

308win.

We will be shooting it side by side factory stocks and RokStoks for comparisons. Will try to get Triggercam footage of all to show different, if any- in reticle movement.

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Interesting that there is a gap into the the stock at the front of the cheekpiece-
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Initial thoughts are it feels like a slightly slimmed down Bravo. The forend does have some flex to it, but at least with the T3 Lite barrel it can’t touch, and it is way less flexible than the MDT Fieldstock.

I agree that the front comb cut out looks a little strange. I heard that the most recent Bravos were coming the same way.

If it's going to adversely affect function via being a gathering point for pine needles and other detritus, I'll glue a thin piece of plastic under the comb or over the buttstock recesses.

To me, the comb would look better if it just stopped short instead of having a cut out area in the center; it's not like the little side projections remaining provide much utility. Looks like when I'm making an Echo ambidextrous I'll also be doing some work on the front comb area.

 

[Formidilosus]

Will y'all add the buttpad height adjust and spacers to make it a more even comparison?

I might be able to send you those parts from mine for the comparison if you don't already have them.

Probably not. One can modify a factory stock and make it correct. Beyond that, it adds weight to the Echo, which is already heavy.

 

[General RE LEE]

308win.

We will be shooting it side by side factory stocks and RokStoks for comparisons. Will try to get Triggercam footage of all to show different, if any- in reticle movement.

Nice caliber choice to show recoil in the scope. I have to be squared up and tucked in to spot shots with 178s.

 

[texag10]

Probably not. One can modify a factory stock and make it correct. Beyond that, it adds weight to the Echo, which is already heavy.

4.4oz over stock for anyone wondering. That's a polymer height and cant adjust +1 LOP spacer, which gets a 14.25" LOP by my measurements.

 

[Balderdash]

The Echo showed up today. Forend plenty stiff from any position in which I tried it; was absolutely no need to worry on my part.

Will likely get it out tomorrow to get fitment fine tuned and shoot some groups. Gun has always shot great in the 2 stocks it's been in so far, and the KRG Echo fits a little better than both of them.

 

[gman82001]

4.4oz over stock for anyone wondering. That's a polymer height and cant adjust +1 LOP spacer, which gets a 14.25" LOP by my measurements.

Just so I understand you the echo is 4.4 oz over a regular factory stock?

 

[texag10]

Just so I understand you the echo is 4.4 oz over a regular factory stock?

My bad, I could've been much more clear, 4.4 oz over the echo as it ships.

 

[gman82001]

My bad, I could've been much more clear, 4.4 oz over the echo as it ships.

Ahhh no worries I understand it now lol I was thinking damn for only 4 extra ounces I’m tossing on a new stock

 

[BearGuy]

Does this stock come with 2 action screws or just the front one? I bought one used and there’s only one action screw in the stock, the front one. I think the short action screw from the stock tikka works but I wanna make sure it works well.

Also, the front action screw seems to be always protruding into the barrel channel and sticking above the recoil lug and the screw head is bigger than the hole. Is all this normal?

 

[khuber84]

Does this stock come with 2 action screws or just the front one? I bought one used and there’s only one action screw in the stock, the front one. I think the short action screw from the stock tikka works but I wanna make sure it works well.

Also, the front action screw seems to be always protruding into the barrel channel and sticking above the recoil lug and the screw head is bigger than the hole. Is all this normal?

This is normal for a krg Tikka stock/chassis. The front action screw is "captured" as in trapped in the chassis and you cannot remove it without disassembly of the stock. It's not a problem, you just get a long metric ball nosed Allen driver and start engaging the screw into the action a bit, then position the action to where it's interfacing the recoil lug properly, now tighten front screw down to 65 "/#, and do the same with the rear. The rear should be in the kit along with a washer. The washer is needed if the rear action screw is protruding up above flush in the raceway that the cocking piece rides in when cycling the bolt.

This is how all the Tikka bravo, xray and whiskey3 have been, doubt the echo is any different.

 

[BearGuy]

This is normal for a krg Tikka stock/chassis. The front action screw is "captured" as in trapped in the chassis and you cannot remove it without disassembly of the stock. It's not a problem, you just get a long metric ball nosed Allen driver and start engaging the screw into the action a bit, then position the action to where it's interfacing the recoil lug properly, now tighten front screw down to 65 "/#, and do the same with the rear. The rear should be in the kit along with a washer. The washer is needed if the rear action screw is protruding up above flush in the raceway that the cocking piece rides in when cycling the bolt.

This is how all the Tikka bravo, xray and whiskey3 have been, doubt the echo is any different.

Thank you that’s very helpful. Is the rear action screw all threads or is there any smooth shank?