Rokstok vs KRG Bravo

[sveltri]

I have a Tikka 243 Cabelas special on the way that will be immediately rechambered into 243 AI. I am worried that the Tikka mag may restrict how I want to load the 105 hybrid and/or the 108 eld-Murder. Will the AICS mag allow me to run longer coal that the factory mag? I am really trying to limit the budget on this rifle as best I can but I am committed to -restocking (would prefer to avoid new bottom metal if I can. I believe the Rokstock is superior to the bravo, in most aspects. Any help/info is greatly appreciated. If I said something stupid please correct me.

 

[SamsonMan22]

My tikka m+ mags have just a touch more useable length than my mdt Aics mags with out the binder plate. You could pick up the m+ mags and should be fine.

 

[General RE LEE]

Get the factory vertical grip upgrade and keep the factory stock. Get the M+ mags.

 

[Dobermann]

Get the factory vertical grip upgrade and keep the factory stock. Get the M+ mags.

?? Both of the stocks the OP has asked about are better options ...

 

[General RE LEE]

?? Both of the stocks the OP has asked about are better options ...

It depends on user opinions. For a hunting rifle, the factory Tikka stock with a couple mods is lightweight and pretty good. The vertical grip accessory along with a cheek riser is what I did to mine and it improves an already sound design.

 

[wind gypsy]

Bravo might save you a $150-200 depending on rokstock config and what you buy for magazines. Guess its up to you if shaving 24 ounces along with other attributes like sporter mags vs AICS is worth it to you. My Bravo'd tikkas will likely get swapped for rokstoks but we'll see after I try one first..

 

[WesternSlope]

curious what people think of this comparison now that Rokstok’s are out in the world. Specifically the difference in spotting your shots.

 

[JollyRoger]

curious what people think of this comparison now that Rokstok’s are out in the world. Specifically the difference in spotting your shots.

My currently Rokstok’d rifle used to wear a Bravo. And I’ve used the Bravos for several years on other rifles too. They’re both great stocks and I’d have no issues using the Bravo for probably forever if needed

That said I think the Rokstok is better for hunting in a few areas: weight, ergos, and spotting shots is easier. I was initially curious to see if the lighter stock would make shots harder to spot since it weighs over a pound less. However, that wasn’t the case in the field. I found myself subconsciously putting too much muscle in to the stock to stay on target when I didn’t need to. After a few hundred rounds with it, I can tell you it’s a super easy shooting stock and spotting impacts is great even when shooting from less than stellar positions.

There are other benefits I’ve found but for spotting shots the Bravo is great, but I think the Rokstok is better overall

 

[WesternSlope]

@JollyRoger on your bravo, do you have the recoil pad adjusted so that it’s in line with the bore? My understanding is that you can rotate it upside down or something to achieve that?

 

[BBob]

@JollyRoger on your bravo, do you have the recoil pad adjusted so that it’s in line with the bore? My understanding is that you can rotate it upside down or something to achieve that?

You need the adjustable buttpad option. Once you have one you can have it almost any way you want it including upside down.

Tool-less Buttpad Height Mechanism – Kinetic Research Group

kineticresearchgroup.com

 

[JollyRoger]

@JollyRoger on your bravo, do you have the recoil pad adjusted so that it’s in line with the bore? My understanding is that you can rotate it upside down or something to achieve that?

I’ve experimented with raising the buttpad, one of my Bravo's is still set up that way. It works… but I also feel like it moves the rifle down if you use consistent contact on your shoulder

 

[JollyRoger]

You need the adjustable buttpad option. Once you have one you can have it almost any way you want it including upside down.

Tool-less Buttpad Height Mechanism – Kinetic Research Group

kineticresearchgroup.com

That’s a cool option if you need/want some rotation. But you can raise it without spending money on that piece.

 

[WesternSlope]

Thanks for the follow up. So Rokstok does more than be a lighter Bravo. Good to know.

 

[JollyRoger]

Thanks for the follow up. So Rokstok does more than be a lighter Bravo. Good to know.

Defintely. And I say that as a strong Bravo fan. But for a hunting rifle the Rokstok is all around better

 

[WesternSlope]

I’d be curious to hear if anyone has used a Bravo in a Shoot2hunt class and what their thoughts are. @Ryan Avery @Formidilosus

 

[Formidilosus]

I’d be curious to hear if anyone has used a Bravo in a Shoot2hunt class and what their thoughts are. @Ryan Avery @Formidilosus

Lots. The Bravo is the best overall chassis for field shooting.

 

[JohnJohnson]

Lots. The Bravo is the best overall chassis for field shooting.

It's a shame it's a full pound heavier than a Rokstok as far as I can tell.

 

[wind gypsy]

For a hunting rifle, bravos are just heavier, bulkier than a rokstok. With lightweight/shorter barrels they are ass heavy so they dont balance as well on front support which mostly only matters if you dont have decent rear support.

 

[Bama67]

I do like the Bravo I have.

That said, it turned a svelte, easy to carry rifle into an absolute brick.

Its thick and uncomfortable for hand carry and it's just chunky and heavy.

 

[JohnJohnson]

For a hunting rifle, bravos are just heavier, bulkier than a rokstok. With lightweight/shorter barrels they are ass heavy so they dont balance as well on front support which mostly only matters if you dont have decent rear support.

That also makes me nervous. I'm putting together a 18" barreled Tikka 6CM with a TBAC Ultra-7 on the end of it and a SWFA 3-15 scope. Not sure if I'd have enough on the front end to balance a Bravo out. Though maybe it'll help that I'll have a Ckye pod on the end of it.