Best of SHOT Show 2025 Part II - Cadex Defence

Published on January 24, 2025
Duration: 9:25

This video from SHOT Show 2025 features Cadex Defense showcasing their rifle line, including the CDX-40 and CDX-33 models. A key highlight is the rapid caliber and barrel change system, demonstrated to take approximately two and a half minutes. The rifles are noted for their modularity, adjustable features, and high-end components like Bartlein barrels.

Quick Summary

Cadex Defense rifles allow for rapid caliber and barrel changes, demonstrated to take about two and a half minutes. This process involves swapping the bolt, barrel, and magazine sleeve using a specialized torque/detorque tool. The company emphasizes in-house manufacturing and uses high-quality Bartlein barrels, offering modular designs and adjustable triggers.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Cadex Defense at SHOT Show 2025
  2. 00:12Jamie from Cadex Defense Discusses the Company
  3. 00:33Cadex Defense Hybrid Hunting/PRS Rifle
  4. 00:44Cadex Defense Pro Action Features
  5. 01:18Cadex Defense Flagship PRS Rifle
  6. 01:27Integrated AR Rail and M-LOK on Cadex Forend
  7. 01:46Cadex Defense XS Long/Short Action Rifle
  8. 01:54Four-Lug 50-Degree Bolt Lift Action
  9. 02:03Pro Butt Stock and DLC Coating
  10. 02:13Adjustable Triggers: Single vs. Two Stage
  11. 02:27Trigger Pull Weight Adjustments
  12. 02:41Cadex Defense CDX-33 Light Custom Shop Model
  13. 03:05CDX-33 Light Barrel and Brake
  14. 03:14Demonstration: Changing Firing Pin and Bolt Body
  15. 03:25Demonstration: Folding Stock for Access
  16. 03:37Torque/Detorque Tool Functionality
  17. 04:04Barrel Face Slots for Torque Tool
  18. 04:39Barrel and Bolt Change Complete
  19. 04:43Changing the Magazine Sleeve
  20. 04:51Integrated Allen Key on Torque Tool
  21. 05:26Caliber Change from Long to Short Action
  22. 05:37Rapid Caliber Change Time Estimate
  23. 05:44Modular Rifle System: 'A La Carte' Menu
  24. 06:03What Makes Cadex Defense Different?
  25. 06:09In-House Manufacturing and Bartlein Barrels
  26. 06:16Comparison to AI (Accuracy International)
  27. 06:35Paramount Tactical Becoming a Cadex Dealer
  28. 06:47Discussing Cadex Short Action Offerings
  29. 06:54Introducing Chase for Big Bore Offerings
  30. 06:59Chase's Personal Cadex CDX-40 in .375 Enabler
  31. 07:07Tacom HQ Structured Barrel
  32. 07:10Shooting Over 3 Miles with CDX-40
  33. 07:12CDX-40 Caliber Offerings
  34. 07:21New Single Shot Competition Rifles
  35. 07:27King of Two Mile Purpose-Built Rifles
  36. 07:42Bartlein Barrels on Competition Rifles
  37. 07:54Trimmer 50 Caliber Offerings
  38. 08:01New Single Shot Trimmer 50
  39. 08:06New ARCA Bridge for Bipod and Recoil Reduction
  40. 08:16Robust Single Shot Action vs. Repeater
  41. 08:23Purpose-Built Target Rifles: Single Shot Only
  42. 08:30New 40-Inch Barrel for Trimmer 50
  43. 08:41Performance of Cadex Rifles
  44. 08:44Load Development on Cadex Rifles
  45. 08:49CDX-40 Repeater Magazine Capacity
  46. 08:5450 Caliber Repeater Magazine Capacity
  47. 08:58Future Content: Rifle Reviews and Shooting
  48. 09:05Closing Remarks and Sign-off

Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly can a caliber and barrel be changed on a Cadex Defense rifle?

Cadex Defense rifles are designed for rapid caliber and barrel changes. A demonstration showed the process, including changing the bolt, barrel, and magazine sleeve, being completed in approximately two and a half minutes using a specialized torque/detorque tool.

What makes Cadex Defense rifles stand out from competitors?

Cadex Defense emphasizes in-house manufacturing for most components, except for high-quality Bartlein barrels. Their rifles feature modular designs, adjustable triggers (single or two-stage), and innovative systems like the rapid caliber change mechanism.

What are the key features of the Cadex Defense CDX-40 rifle?

The CDX-40 is a versatile rifle suitable for hunting and PRS. It offers long or short action configurations, accommodates various calibers, and includes features like an integrated AR rail, M-LOK slots, adjustable triggers, and a folding stock for portability.

What calibers are available for Cadex Defense's large-bore rifles like the Trimmer 50?

The Trimmer 50 model is offered in .416 Barrett and .50 BMG. Cadex Defense also produces other large-bore offerings, including the CDX-40 in .338 Enabler and .375 Enabler, and the CDX-40 Lite in 6.5 Creedmoor or .308.

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