Cadex CDX-33 LITE
Cadex Defence · Sniper Rifle · In Production · 2017
Also known as: CDX-33 LITE, CDX-Lite 33, Cadex Patriot Lite 33
Overview
The Cadex CDX-33 LITE is a lightweight long-range precision bolt-action rifle chambered in .338 Lapua Magnum, built for field operators and long-range shooters who need magnum performance without carrying the full weight of Cadex's flagship chassis rifles. It is built on the Lite Strike chassis, machined from 6061-T6 aluminum billets and paired with a fluted Bartlein match barrel with 5R rifling. A reverse-folding, fully adjustable buttstock, 20 MOA full-length top rail, and DX2 Evo two-stage trigger round out a package capable of true sub-MOA accuracy well beyond 1,000 meters.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 6532 g (230.4 oz) |
| Weight (loaded) | 6870 g (242.3 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1191 mm (46.89") |
| Folded Length | 940 mm (37.01") |
| Barrel Length | 686 mm (27.01") |
| Height | 196 mm (7.72") |
| Width | 94 mm (3.70") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Two Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 13 N (2.9 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 900 m/s (2953 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 6570 J (4846 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 1500 m (1640 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 5500 m (6015 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 241 mm (9.49") |
| Number of Grooves | 5 |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy |
| Barrel Material | Stainless Steel |
| Stock Material | Aluminum Chassis |
| Finish | Anodized |
Calibers
- .338 Lapua Magnum · primary — also known as 8.6x70mm, 8.58x70mm, .338 Lapua Mag
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Two Position Safety, Firing Pin Safety
- Features: Free Floating Barrel, Fluted Barrel, Folding Stock, Adjustable Cheek Piece, Adjustable Length Of Pull, Muzzle Brake, Picatinny Rail, 20 Moa Rail, Bipod Mount, 5r Rifling, Dx2 Evo Trigger, Aics Magazine Compatible, Lite Strike Chassis, Oversized Trigger Guard
Variants
- Cadex CDX-33 LITE 32" - Long Barrel
Production
Production years: 2017-present
Commercial production for precision shooters and field operators; part of Cadex's CDX-Lite series.
Origin
Country of origin: Canada
Notes
The LITE variant trims weight versus the CDX-33 Patriot by using a slimmed Lite Strike chassis and a fluted barrel while retaining the AICS-pattern detachable magazine and the DX2 Evo trigger, which can be configured as one- or two-stage. Commonly supplied with an MX1 muzzle brake. Offered with 27-inch and 32-inch barrel options; specifications listed reflect the 27-inch configuration.
Background
Cadex Defence, based in Quebec, applies aerospace-grade CNC machining to its precision rifle chassis and actions. The CDX-Lite series was developed to answer demand for a lighter-carrying magnum rifle that keeps the accuracy of the heavier Patriot line, making the CDX-33 LITE a favorite among long-range hunters and field competitors chasing distant steel in .338 Lapua Magnum.