Cadex CDX-30 Guardian
Cadex Defence · Sniper Rifle · In Production · 2013
Also known as: CDX-30 Guardian, Cadex Guardian, Cadex Guardian Tac, Cadex Guardian Lite
Overview
The Cadex CDX-30 Guardian is a bolt-action precision sniper rifle built by Cadex Defence of Quebec, Canada, on the company's CDX-30 short action. It is chambered in .308 Winchester, 6.5 Creedmoor, .260 Remington, and 6.5x47mm Lapua, feeding from 10-round AICS-pattern detachable box magazines. The CDX-30 action uses a three-lug bolt with a 60-degree lift and a Sako-style extractor riding in a monolithic aircraft-grade aluminum chassis, mated to a free-floating match-grade stainless barrel (offered in 20, 24, and 26 inch lengths) that is threaded to accept a muzzle brake or sound suppressor. The rifle carries a full-length 20-MOA Picatinny top rail for optic elevation and a fully adjustable skeletonized buttstock with tool-free length-of-pull and cheek-piece adjustment. Fire control is Cadex's DX2 trigger, user-selectable between single- and two-stage operation.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 5580 g (196.8 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1181 mm (46.50") |
| Barrel Length | 610 mm (24.02") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Two Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 8.9 N (2.0 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 800 m/s (2625 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3110 J (2294 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 1000 m (1094 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1500 m (1640 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 286 mm (11.26") |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Chassis |
| Barrel Material | Stainless Steel |
| Stock Material | Aluminum Chassis |
| Finish | Cerakote |
Calibers
- .308 Winchester · primary · 7.62x51mm NATO — also known as .308 Win, 7.62x51mm, 7.62 NATO
- 6.5 Creedmoor — also known as 6.5 CM, 6.5x48mm
- .260 Remington — also known as .260 Rem, 260 Remington
- 6.5x47mm Lapua — also known as 6.5x47 Lapua
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Two Position Safety, Firing Pin Safety
- Features: Free Floating Barrel, Fluted Barrel, 3 Lug Bolt, 60 Degree Bolt Throw, Sako Style Extractor, Adjustable Cheek Piece, Adjustable Length Of Pull, Skeleton Buttstock, Aics Magazine Compatible, Muzzle Brake, Picatinny Rail, 20 Moa Rail, Monolithic Upper Receiver, Bipod Compatible, Threaded Barrel, Suppressor Ready, Dx2 Trigger
Variants
- Cadex CDX-30 Guardian Lite - Lightweight
- Cadex CDX-30 Guardian Tac - Tactical
Production
Production years: 2013-present
Low-volume production for military, law enforcement, and civilian precision shooters.
Origin
Country of origin: Canada
Notes
The Guardian is offered in Lite and Tac configurations; barrel length, chambering, and final weight vary significantly by build. Advertised twist rates include 1:8 for the 6.5mm chamberings and roughly 1:11 for .308 Winchester. Weight and overall length quoted here are for a representative 24-inch .308 configuration and should be treated as approximate across the range of builds.
Background
The CDX-30 Guardian helped establish Cadex Defence's reputation for chassis-built precision rifles, pairing the Canadian firm's monolithic aluminum receiver engineering with a quick 60-degree three-lug bolt throw favored by long-range competitors and tactical marksmen alike.