Cadex CDX-33 LITE
- Category
- Sniper Rifle
- Barrel
- 686 mm
- Weight, empty
- 6.53 kg
- Introduced
- 2017
About
What it is, and why it matters
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.
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.
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.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Cadex Defence
- Category
- Sniper Rifle
- Country
- Canada
- Status
- In production
- Produced
- 2017
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 686 mm
- Overall length
- 1191 mm
- Height
- 196 mm
- Width
- 94 mm
- Weight, empty
- 6.53 kg
- Weight, loaded
- 6.87 kg
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Bolt action
- Firing mechanism
- Striker fired
- Trigger
- Two stage
- Trigger pull
- 13.0 N
- Capacity
- 5
- Magazine
- Detachable box
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Aluminum alloy
- Barrel
- Stainless steel
- Stock
- Aluminum chassis
- Finish
- Anodized
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Muzzle velocity
- 900 m/s
- Muzzle energy
- 6570 J
- Effective range
- 1500 m
- Maximum range
- 5500 m
Trajectory
What the round does downrange
Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.
Features
What it has
What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.
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
Standing
How it compares
Each figure against the firearms of the same type and cartridge that record it, or of the same type where that cartridge has too few. Positions are read to the nearest tenth.
| Measurement | This firearm | Median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty weightAmong 39 .338 Lapua Magnum sniper rifles | 6.53 kg | 6.53 kg | Near the median |
| Overall lengthAmong 37 .338 Lapua Magnum sniper rifles | 1191 mm | 1230 mm | Shorter than about 80% |
| Barrel lengthAmong 39 .338 Lapua Magnum sniper rifles | 686 mm | 686 mm | Longer than about 60% |
| Magazine capacityAmong 39 .338 Lapua Magnum sniper rifles | 5 | 5 | Holds fewer rounds than about 60% |
Its place in the rankings
Answers
Questions about the Cadex CDX-33 LITE
How much does the Cadex CDX-33 LITE weigh?
The Cadex CDX-33 LITE weighs 6.53 kg (14.40 lb) empty and 6.87 kg (15.15 lb) loaded.
What caliber is the Cadex CDX-33 LITE?
The Cadex CDX-33 LITE is chambered in .338 Lapua Magnum.
How many rounds does the Cadex CDX-33 LITE hold?
The Cadex CDX-33 LITE holds 5 rounds, fed from a detachable box magazine.
How long is the Cadex CDX-33 LITE?
The Cadex CDX-33 LITE is 1191 mm (46.9 in) long overall, with a 686 mm (27.0 in) barrel.
Who makes the Cadex CDX-33 LITE?
The Cadex CDX-33 LITE is made by Cadex Defence (Canada).
When was the Cadex CDX-33 LITE introduced?
The Cadex CDX-33 LITE was introduced in 2017.
How does the Cadex CDX-33 LITE operate?
The Cadex CDX-33 LITE uses a bolt action, and its firing mechanism is striker fired.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
Studio
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- Interface standards, platforms and fit overrides
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Provenance
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Provenance
Confidence in this record
76%
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API
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