Cadex CDX-30 LITE
Cadex Defence · Sniper Rifle · In Production · 2018
Also known as: CDX-30 Guardian Lite, Guardian Lite, CDX-30 LITE
Overview
The Cadex CDX-30 LITE (Guardian Lite) is a Canadian bolt-action precision sniper rifle built on Cadex Defence's CDX-30 Guardian short action. The action is CNC and wire-EDM machined from 416 stainless steel with a three-lug, radially fluted bolt and a fast 60-degree bolt throw. It rides in a lightweight monolithic 6061-T6 aluminum Strike chassis with a reverse-folding, tool-free adjustable buttstock, and feeds from AICS-pattern detachable box magazines. Chambered in .308 Winchester and other short-action cartridges, it pairs a match-grade Bartlein barrel with a Cadex muzzle brake for long-range tactical and competition shooting.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 6350 g (224.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1167 mm (45.94") |
| Barrel Length | 610 mm (24.02") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Two Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 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 | 800 m (875 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1100 m (1203 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 286 mm (11.26") |
| Number of Grooves | 5 |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Barrel Material | Stainless Steel |
| Stock Material | Aluminum |
| Finish | Cerakote |
Calibers
- .308 Winchester · primary · 7.62x51mm NATO — also known as .308 Win, 7.62x51mm, 7.62 NATO
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Two Position Safety
- Features: Reverse Folding Stock, Adjustable Cheek Piece, Adjustable Length Of Pull, 20 Moa Top Rail, Aics Pattern Magazine, Threaded Muzzle, Muzzle Brake, 60 Degree Bolt Throw, Three Lug Fluted Bolt, Match Grade Barrel
Variants
- Cadex CDX-30 TAC - Tactical
- Cadex CDX-30 X-Lite - Lightweight
Production
Production years: 2018-present
Origin
Country of origin: Canada
Designer: Cadex Defence
Notes
Also offered in 6mm Creedmoor, 6.5 Creedmoor and 6.5 PRC with 20-, 24- and 26-inch barrel options. The DX2 (DX2R7) trigger is user-convertible between single and double stage with a 1.5-2.5 lb pull. Specifications listed are for the 24-inch .308 Winchester configuration; final weight varies by barrel and configuration.
Background
Cadex Defence of Quebec, Canada earned its reputation supplying precision rifles and accessories to military and special-forces units, and the CDX-30 platform underpins several of its combat-proven long-range systems.