From Off-the-Shelf to Dialed-In: Why the LTT IMPACT Starts with the KRG X-Ray Chassis
Getting into long-range shooting doesn’t have to mean months of research, guesswork, or trial and error. Just ask Langdon Tactical. When they set out to build a purpose-built, ready-to-run precision rifle—the LTT IMPACT in 6.5 Creedmoor—they started with one of the most critical components in the system: the KRG X-Ray Chassis.
Why? Because the X-Ray strikes the balance every long-range shooter is after modularity, adjustability, and rigidity—without the weight, cost, or complexity of a fully custom build. And whether you’re buying the IMPACT package or piecing together your own rifle from the ground up, the X-Ray gives you a serious foundation to build on.
What Makes the X-Ray the Smart Starting Point
When you’re pushing precision at 1000 yards, your rifle stock can’t be an afterthought. You need consistency. You need comfort. You need the ability to fine-tune for your body and shooting style. The KRG X-Ray Chassis delivers all of that and more:
- Hybrid Construction: An internal aluminum backbone ensures rock-solid action bedding and eliminates flex under pressure. It’s wrapped in a durable, lightweight polymer shell that keeps weight and cost down without sacrificing performance.
- Adjustable Fit: Length of pull and cheek riser height can be dialed to match your anatomy, whether you’re prone on a mat or shooting off a tripod.
- AICS Mag Compatible: Out of the box, the X-Ray runs on AICS-pattern mags, including the Accurate Mags used in the LTT IMPACT package.
- Accessory Ready: M-Lok panels and modular upgrades (like spigot mounts, bag riders, or Enclosed Forends) give you room to grow as your skillset expands.
- Field Ready: It’s light enough to carry, stiff enough for positional shooting, and rugged enough to handle real-world use.
Langdon Tactical could’ve chosen anything. They chose the X-Ray. That says something.
What Makes the X-Ray the Smart Starting Point
Langdon’s goal was to eliminate friction for new shooters—build a rifle that could grow with them. Here’s a look at what’s under the hood of the IMPACT package:
- Action: Tikka T3x – known for smooth bolt throw and sub-MOA accuracy
- Barrel: 24” Cold-Hammer-Forged Super Varmint Profile
- Optic: Burris XTR III 5.5–30x56mm with SCR2 reticle
- Mount: ARC M-BRACE on Mountain Tactical 20 MOA rail
- Trigger: Tikka two-stage
- Brake: Area 419 Hellfire
- Magazines: AICS pattern (Accurate Mag)
- Bipod: Harris 9–13” adjustable
Why It Works—for Beginners and Vets Alike
Let’s be real: long-range shooting can get expensive, fast. Between glass, mounting systems, triggers, ammo, and support gear, your budget disappears quick. The X-Ray is one of the few components that punches above its weight and lets you reinvest elsewhere—without giving up on the adjustability or rigidity that precision demands.
It’s the same reason why tactical shooters, PRS competitors, and backcountry hunters all use it as their base. And it’s why Langdon Tactical chose it for a rifle that needs to perform for first-timers and seasoned shooters alike.
Ready to Build Your Own IMPACT?
If you’re ready to start your own long-range build—or just looking for a smarter way to get into precision rifle shooting—take a page from Langdon Tactical’s book. Start with a Tikka. Drop it into an X-Ray. Add glass and a brake, and you’re off to the races.
Because at the end of the day, it’s not just about the parts—it’s about how they come together. And when your chassis locks it all in place, everything else performs better.