KRG Chassis

I can not speak for the rem 700 Bravo Chassis but I have the one for the Tikka T3X and it came with the LOP spacers and screws.

As for the mag well cover you might be able to find a flush mag with a single shot follower.

I've got two of the Bravo chassis, as well as a Whiskey 3 chassis. The Bravo is probably one of the best deals going.
You can probably modify a 5 round magazine to work with a single shot action.

I'm not personally familiar with AICS magazines, so you may want to consult with someone at Brownells before buying:



https://www.brownells.com/magazines...on-aics-bob-sled-1rd-magazines-prod80946.aspx

Here is another.
https://gunindustrymarketplace.com/single-shot-loading-block-for-aics-308-magazines/

I have a cheap plastic insert that went in an AR magazine on top of the regular follower and spring.
I have an inexpensive aluminum insert that went in a Ruger 77 magazine on top of the regular follower and spring.
I do not find one for an AICS but it might be worth searching for.

Bravos are good chassis. You said you single load which indicates bench or f class type shooting

the bravo is not heavy, and the polymer forend has a bit of flex in it. Under the polymer is an aluminum backbone, but the polymer inself presents a little bit of flex. Edit for clarity: the flex is from attaching a bipod or tripod to the polymer and the influence of any lateral forces (uneven terrain or really the tripod)

the aluminum backbone is solid and the polymer for end works well. If you attach a Tripod to the attachment point you will see a bit of a wiggle of the polymer flexing

My krg X-ray custom gun is a consistent 1/2” to 3/4” 308 off a bipod with a rear bag. I think with a bit more rigidity in the attachment of my bipod I can get that 1/2” to be more consistent and reduce the number of those 3/4 groups

depending on accuracy demands, barrel, and front and rear rests this may or may not matter to you. I’m going to upgrade my X-ray with an aluminum forend that should reduce the flex significantly

I worked for a custom rifle builder for a short time and built several rifles for local law enforcement. They used the Bravo chassis on most of those.

Jim Watson said:

Here is another.
https://gunindustrymarketplace.com/single-shot-loading-block-for-aics-308-magazines/

I have a cheap plastic insert that went in an AR magazine on top of the regular follower and spring.
I have an inexpensive aluminum insert that went in a Ruger 77 magazine on top of the regular follower and spring.
I do not find one for an AICS but it might be worth searching for.

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A bit further off topic, but a few years ago I needed a better single shot platform for my Mauser 98 Wehrmann target rifle -- the wooden block it came with left a gap at the front that prevented smooth ejection. I sealed the bottom of the receiver with tape, poured in some melted wax and took this to a casting foundry to convert into brass. It fits in from below and is held in place with the magazine spring.

z7 said:

Bravos are good chassis. You said you single load which indicates bench or f class type shooting

the bravo is not heavy, and the polymer forend has a bit of flex in it. Under the polymer is an aluminum backbone, but the polymer inself presents a little bit of flex

My krg X-ray custom gun is a consistent 1/2” to 3/4” 308 off a bipod with a rear bag. I think with a bit more rigidity in the forend I can get that 1/2” to be more consistent and reduce the number of those 3/4 groups

depending on accuracy demands, barrel, and front and rear rests this may or may not matter to you. I’m going to upgrade my X-ray with an aluminum forend that should reduce the flex significantly

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I don't know where you are getting any flex in the fore end unless you didn't install all the screws into it. All of my KRG chassis are rock solid with no flexing at all. You can also add weight to the chassis on the front or the rear if you want more weight.
The aluminum backbone is the same for all of their Remington 700 chassis, as well as the fore end's. The only difference is the buttstock portion, and you can swap them out if you want to upgrade.

Dave DeLaurant said:

A bit further off topic, but a few years ago I needed a better single shot platform for my Mauser 98 Wehrmann target rifle -- the wooden block it came with left a gap at the front that prevented smooth ejection. I sealed the bottom of the receiver with tape, poured in some melted wax and took this to a casting foundry to convert into brass. It fits in from below and is held in place with the magazine spring.

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An interesting rifle, I have only seen a couple in person, plus a "forester's rifle" with plugged magazine well but sporting stock. Yours is 8.15x46R?

Jim Watson said:

An interesting rifle, I have only seen a couple in person, plus a "forester's rifle" with plugged magazine well but sporting stock. Yours is 8.15x46R?

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Roger that. I did a write-up about it on Surplused: https://surplused.com/index.php/2020/03/30/wehrmanns-gewehr/

I have one of theirs. Think it’s an X-ray. I like mine. Yes it has spacers. Mounted to a 700 milspec.

Poconolg said:

Will a chassis increase accuracy over a Remington factory stock? Thanks for the replies keep them coming. Thanks again

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No. But it can improve shootability in dynamic shooting positions.

Txhillbilly said:

I don't know where you are getting any flex in the fore end unless you didn't install all the screws into it. All of my KRG chassis are rock solid with no flexing at all. You can also add weight to the chassis on the front or the rear if you want more weight.
The aluminum backbone is the same for all of their Remington 700 chassis, as well as the fore end's. The only difference is the buttstock portion, and you can swap them out if you want to upgrade.

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My bipod attachment flexes

I attached pic rails to the front and as a tripod support. It is very noticeable on a tripod. My wobble zone on a tripod is a bit bigger than with an aluminum forend like my kids ruger precision rimfire or my ar15.

The polymer gives a little when the bipod or tripod is attached. Prone it’s not super noticeable, but I’m weird positions where the bipod is taking a bit more uneven pressure or off a tripod it shows up.

I can still hit a full ipsc at 750yds 10/10 off the tripod (stage at a match in October), I just have to build a better position to dampen that wobble

the question is though, will you notice how you shoot? I suspected it before I got my tripod, I confirmed it with the tripod

I suspect off a bench rest style rig you won’t notice at all

My biggest complaint with the Bravo has been that the forend is too short.

I've been waffling back and forth on picking one up for awhile.

I know it's light for a chassis, but am unsure if it'll be too heavy for my hunting rig.

But now that I've got an Abolt for a hunting rig, I can go heavy with my 700. I'll pick one up in the future when finances allow.

I've been happy with my Bravo, but it does have a little bit of weight with my setup.

Mine is a Tikka T3 with the adjustable height buttpad, extra spacers, Hardcore Gear scope base, Seekins rings, Zeiss scope, Harris bipod, an AAC brake and AAC suppressor. I swapped out the plastic shroud and added a bolt handle which brings the weight to right at 13lbs unloaded and without a mag. Pics below, as well as a vid of the bolt handle and shroud swap.