KRG 180-X-ray Chassis CZ455 with fixed W3 buttstock BLK

Kinetic Research Group’s 180 X-RAY was designed for those who want a chassis for a .22 trainer or a Howa 1500/Weatherby Vanguard. The 180 X-Ray uses the 180-Alpha front end and the polymer X-ray or the Whiskey-3 (fixed or folding) can be used for the buttstock.

Forend

• Polymer
• Mounting holes will take L2 Picatinny rails, QD sling mounts, etc
• Access hole for action mounting screw (allows the action to be removed without the forend being removed)

Chassis

• Polymer
• V-bedding system that is CNC’d into aluminum
• Can take larger aftermarket recoil lugs
• Will accept barrel contour up to 1.2” straight cylinder (Lighter contour such as medium palma is recommended for extra barrel clearance)

Trigger Guard/Mag catch

• Can take some aftermarket triggers
• Howa chassis has the extended release button as an optional item
• CZ Chassis uses factory magazine well and release

Magazines Used

• AICS 5 or 10 rounds mags (not included)

Cheekpiece/Handgrips

• 1” travel
• Quickly removed and re-installed using a clamp and thumbscrew design
• Simple feature allows the cheekpiece to return it to the exact height it had been set
• Cheekpiece can move forward or backward
• Made of polymer

Buttstock

• Polymer
• Heavy internal ribbing
• Thumbshelf for same-side-thumb-grip
• QD sling mount on each side
• Buttpad has vertical adjustability with a hex wrench (pattern is for a Remington 700 which allows for installation of aftermarket pre-fit pads)

Length of Pull

• Length of Pull can be adjusted with 3/8” spacers for a total of 2 ¼” adjustment
• Length of Pull varies slightly between versions from 12.7” to 15”

Mounting Features

• External QD cup on each side of buttsock
• Harris bipod stud on forend
• Spigot mount and Ambi QD plate can be mounted for additional attachments
• Comes with MOE L2 and L3 rails

Materials/Finishes

• Most Aluminum parts are Type III hard anodized
• Most fasteners are stainless steel with black oxide coating
• Steel parts are salt bath nitrided or stainless steel
• Grip panels are injection molded reinforced polymer

The 180 X-Ray is available for the following inlets:

• CZ-455
• Howa 1500 / Weatherby Vanguard short action

Download the 180-Xray Chassis Installation Instructions here.