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.
