As you begin the process of searching for and outfitting your next customized rifle, you’ll have a lot to keep in mind. For one, you’ll want to consider your price point. How much are you willing to spend on outfitting your rifle with unique and high-quality components? As you ask yourself questions about price point and affordability, you will inevitably begin to identify some of your most essential needs, including function, purpose, and aesthetics. It is important to have a clear understanding of exactly what you are looking for in each category before you start buying pieces. Entering the buying process with as much information as possible will help to ensure that you can use your rifle safely and comfortably. If you’re like many people the Howa 1500 offers a ton of potential at a decent price, which you can augment further with the use of a chassis. If this interests you read on for information about Kinetic Research Group’s modular Howa 1500 chassis:
180-Xray Chassis
The 180-Xray chassis finally arrives after years of careful listening, research, and development. The 180-Xray chassis is perfect for anybody who loved the previous Howa 1500 chassis, bringing the comfort and aesthetic of older models with fine-tuned performance upgrades. Although it’s slightly different this model boasts many of the great features of the X-ray and Whiskey-3 chassis. The 180-Xray makes use of reinforced polymer and aluminum to ensure lightweight and rigidity. The front end of this chassis shares its design with the 180-Alpha, while the backend consists of standardized modular buttstocks. These important design choices mean that you can purchase the 180-Xray with either the standard lightweight polymer X-ray backend or the tool-less adjustable backend of the Whiskey-3 chassis.
The 180-Xray chassis maintains the top-notch ergonomic qualities of other Kinetic Research Group chassis models while also offering several additional configuration and customization options to lower the cost and overall weight of the chassis. This Howa 1500 chassis also accepts AICS magazines and weighs only 3.3 lbs. with attached buttstock. This model comes in at a starting price of just $559.00, making it notably affordable with consideration of the features delivered.
The 180-Xray chassis is a great choice for shooters of any level. Whether you are a veteran sportsman or just starting out, you’ll quickly find this chassis to be impressively crafted and able to easily exceed your expectations in quality. With its meticulous design and durable construction, you will feel instantly comfortable with the 180-Xray chassis.
As you continue the process of purchasing components for outfitting your rifle, let the professionals at Kinetic Research Group help. All of the founding members of Kinetic Research Group have extensive military and small arms design experience. The folks at KRG are prepared, having outfitted themselves with some of the best information and experience in the industry. They are ready to help you find the rifle that’s right for you. Whether you are looking to replace your chassis or are in the process of customizing an entirely new rifle, the experts at KRG are committed to helping you find exactly what you are looking for at a precise price point. For more information, visit the KRG website or call them at 720-234-1145 today!