Posted: 10/15/2015 4:14:39 PM EDT
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Those of you who know me know I'm a KRG Whiskey-3 owner/advocate
because their product offers Savage, Tikka, and Remington operators what is one of the best, if not the best, chassis available. Now KRG offers owners of the CZ 455, Howa and Weatherby Vanguard a high quality, rugged, ergonomically superior chassis: the 180 X-Ray. I will be ordering mine next month for my CZ 455 and can't wait to ditch my Boyds Tacticool laminated stock. Here is the link for those interested in elevating their CZ 455's to the next level: http://www.kineticresearchgroup.com/index.php/products/180-xray-chassis Ted |
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TurnTwo, the KRG is priced between Boyds and Manners, yet
it gives the shooter Length of Pull, Cheek Rest height adjustments and plenty of mounting options which neither Boyds or Manners offer. Also, the KRG has an excellent vee grove mounting aluminum spline system that eliminates POI shifts. Boyds' and Manners require bedding - let me tell you, the CZ 455 is difficult to bed and resists pillar bedding too. The KRG is plug and play, no movement from heat or humidity. Yes the price is up there, matching the cost of the base gun. For me, it is well worth it because the new KRG will match the Whiskey I use for my center fire Tikka. I like the idea of building muscle memory and that can be done easily as the two guns will be identical except for weight. I won't be buying the KRG until late Nov., although I usually keep the OEM stock that comes with a rifle in the event I sell or trade in/up, I may entertain an offer. Once I have the KRG in hand I'll decide. Thank you for the offer. Ted |
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Ted,
I definitely see the feature/benefits of the KRG chassis, and if my location (central FL) or club (200yd max) had more long range shooting options, I'm sure I'd have a centerfire precision rig that I would want to mimic with my 455. As it stands, shooting 200 yards with my centerfires is far from difficult, so a 22lr is the best I can do in terms of a convenient shooting challenge. That, and I have too many other firearm related interests like IDPA, local carbine (2-gun) matches, and buying NFA goodies to warrant a $599 stock for my 455. 
That said, I certainly see the advantages to the KRG, and don't fault anyone for buying one that can take advantage of it's design. I haven't even pillar bedded my factory stock yet, and I'm still testing different ammo, but the 455 varmint shoots pretty well so far. I have a Yo Dave trigger kit on the way as well. Craig |