Killbillies Little Badger

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I saw a furniture kit on GP and the seller has a site as well. It looks pretty good and would make the LB a better fit as far as length of pull goes.
Does anyone here have any experience with on of these kits?

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I haven't bought the kit yet, but it's on my wishlist and I plan to do so shortly.
I use the Little Badger when starting a new shooter and can see this design solves a few issues (forend hold, longer lop, higher cheek).
I had some questions and had great communications with the maker and (as a Canadian original) I hope this is successful for him.
I'll update my post when I try it out.
 
Black and Grey along with Orange, with other items also available, ammo rails etc.
He does have an account on CGN, but have seen more posts about this kit on G.unpost.
Yeah CGN is a little more expensive if you want to do business stuff and you have to pay yearly but GP allows monthly. I switch in the late fall to business in GP to sell photographs related products for the holidays then back to normal for the rest of the year.

I have a feeling this seller does similar.

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I purchased the Killbillies kit last week and installed yesterday. Hoping to get to the range next week for a test shoot.
I have the latest M-lok forend, a bipod mount, ammo saddles, an adjustable cheek riser, and the pistol grip (all black).
First impressions are very positive - well made, sturdy, ergos improved.
It's heavier and bigger of course, but more pointable and quick to get back on target after reloading as a result.
The clip-together-when-folded feature is more useful than I thought it would be. Goodbye elastic band and bag!

Let me know if you'd like more info. Also I'm looking for cheaper smaller scope recommendations for the Little Badger. Thanks.
 
Having had this kit on a while now I found the length of pull to be a bit long especially with thicker clothing on.
Also the LOP is advertised as 13.5" but is actually an inch longer than that.

So I decide to shorten mine up by cutting the wire stock at the butt pad and re bending it to reinstall the butt.
It is now 13" and as solid as it was and I like it better this way.
 
My Killbillies stock measures a fraction under 13.5" from butt to trigger (when on the shortest setting). Extending it further made the pistol grip to trigger distance uncomfortable for me. Comb height is adjustable, but cheek support is further rear than I'd like.

Build quality is excellent, after running a few hundred shots this is my ergonomic feedback:
1) Pistol grip works well, thumb and wrist sit naturally. Takes design queues from Big Badger 30-30 or 410.
2) Extended forend works and is free of barrel, I was able to bag rest without issue. Accuracy was sharp.
3) Offhand shooting is comfortable, accurate, fast to target. Lots of support hand options. Feels solid, good balance.
4) Reloading stance is easier because of proper grip on the forend when opened, plus the ammo quivers help. I was able to maintain ~5s cadence.
5) Transportation is improved with the clip-together feature. The firearm can be locked with a cable. Various sling options become possible.

Some negatives remain. It's still a niche firearm, and getting heavy for the backpack role (@4lb including furniture). Looks better than factory but still utilitarian ugly?

Worth $100? If already into $250 for a Little Badger that sits unused, I reckon so.
 
4lb? That's what my Winchester Wildcat weighs, and it's a semi with 10 rounds on tap...

I like the 3d-printed grips I've seen for the Little Badger, but anything more than that is adding to much weight IMO.

Glad you like it though!
 
4lb? That's what my Winchester Wildcat weighs, and it's a semi with 10 rounds on tap...

I like the 3d-printed grips I've seen for the Little Badger, but anything more than that is adding to much weight IMO.

Glad you like it though!
I love the small grip and mlok combo I got from a local on GP, currently has a Shield SMS red dot mounted instead of the older Bell 3-9x pictured.

Totally agree with you that anything more is just too much on these little rifles.

The Killbillies kit has me quite interested as well, cannot wait to handle a Badger with it installed.
 

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