The Truth About Blemished Parts

Built to Work, Not to Shine

Every production run has a few parts that don’t make the top tier. Maybe it’s a scratch in the finish, a faint machining mark, or a color that came out a shade off. When that happens, we pull those parts from the main line and mark them as “blems.”

They don’t go in the trash. They go on a shelf. Over time — usually six months or more — those shelves fill with good parts that didn’t meet our cosmetic standards but still meet our performance ones. Add in the occasional returned item that was test-fitted once or twice, and you start to see what the blem shelf really is: a lineup of fully functional components that just carry a few extra stories in their surfaces.

When the time’s right, we build from that collection. Sometimes it’s a current-generation chassis. Sometimes it’s a mix of past and present parts, a one-off configuration that’ll never exist again. Each piece is inspected, marked, and sold as a blem, functional, field-ready, and priced to move.

We stamp every blem chassis so you’ll always know what it is, but that mark doesn’t mean compromise. It means you’re holding a piece built to be used, not babied.

These aren’t safe-queen builds. They’re the rifles you throw in the truck, drag through a match, and carry into the field. A little rough around the edges, maybe but just like a good rifleman, they’re all business where it counts.

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.

Explore the KRG X-Ray Chassis

ARCA Enclosed Forend

Basic Suppressor Info

In the past ten years, the use of suppressors has grown in popularity. For most people, the only exposure they have to suppressors is from movies and television, which portray them incorrectly. Suppressors don’t completely silence the sound of a firearm, nor are they illegal to possess.

Suppressors can make shooting firearms more enjoyable because of the reduced noise, but they have other benefits as well.

Do suppressors reduce recoil?

The main draw of a suppressor is to reduce the signature sound of a gunshot. All suppressors are different, but a suppressor will generally decrease a rifle or handgun’s blast to a safer impulse sound level. This makes using a firearm more pleasant, especially for newer users or younger shooters.

However, suppressors have another benefit. Not only do they reduce noise and muzzle blast, but they also reduce recoil. This device will trap the explosive gas that leaves the barrel after the bullet is fired, and by trapping this gas, the shooter will feel less recoil. The major benefit of this is with consistent use, the shooter will stop anticipating recoil, allowing for better control of the weapon.

Purchasing a suppressor used to be complicated, but the process has been simplified over the last few years. When considering your purchase, make sure you buy the best suppressor for your budget and the weapon you own. Once you’ve made your decision, take the necessary legal steps to make the purchase. These steps include getting a tax stamp, filing the paperwork, submitting your personal information, and then waiting for approval.

A suppressor can greatly increase the enjoyment one gets out of shooting firearms by not only reducing noise and muzzle blast but also reducing felt recoil. There are many steps to properly purchasing a suppressor, but in the long run, making regular use of a suppressor with your firearm can lead to a more pleasant shooting experience.