The Cadex CDX-30 X-LITE is a visually striking, custom shop precision rifle built for shooters who demand lightweight performance, elite craftsmanship, and unmistakable Cadex styling. Designed around the new skeletonized Strike XS chassis platform, the CDX-30 X-LITE blends reduced weight, rigid construction, and premium long-range rifle features into one of the most unique rifle systems Cadex has produced.
Available in 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, and .308 Win, the CDX-30 X-LITE is purpose-built for precision rifle shooters who want a lighter, refined platform without giving up stability, adjustability, or long-range capability. Every detail of this rifle is engineered to stand out — from the aircraft-grade aluminum chassis and DLC-coated action to the massive carbon fiber Bartlein barrel and Cadex MX5 muzzle brake.
The CDX-30 X-LITE is not just another precision rifle. It is a custom shop rifle system designed to deliver Cadex-level performance with a bold, skeletonized appearance that separates it from traditional chassis rifles.
Built Around the Skeletonized Strike XS Chassis
At the heart of the CDX-30 X-LITE is Cadex’s new lightweight Strike XS chassis, machined from a solid billet of aircraft-grade aluminum. The chassis is aggressively skeletonized to reduce weight while maintaining the strength and rigidity serious precision shooters expect from Cadex.
The reverse-folding stock mechanism includes a free-play adjustable hinge system, helping eliminate looseness that may develop over time. The fully adjustable PRO buttstock allows the shooter to fine-tune length of pull, cheek height, recoil pad position, and overall fit behind the rifle.
This gives the CDX-30 X-LITE a locked-in feel, whether you are shooting from a bench, prone position, tripod, or supported field position.
Premium Carbon Fiber Bartlein Barrel
The CDX-30 X-LITE features a massive 1.300" diameter straight carbon fiber Bartlein barrel, giving the rifle a strong balance of stiffness, weight savings, and long-range performance. Bartlein barrels are known for exceptional quality and consistency, making them a trusted choice in high-end precision rifle builds.
Paired with Cadex’s MX5 muzzle brake, the rifle is designed to help control recoil, maintain shooter visibility through the shot, and provide a clean, aggressive finished look.
Ultra-Smooth DLC-Coated Action
The CDX-30 X-LITE uses Cadex’s ultra-smooth DLC-coated action, enhanced with carefully placed relief cuts throughout the receiver to reduce weight while maintaining excellent rigidity. The action also features a newly lightened round bolt knob, improving handling while matching the rifle’s lightweight custom shop design.
The result is a rifle that feels refined, smooth, and purpose-built from the moment you cycle the bolt.
M-LOK Fore-End and Accessory Compatibility
The CDX-30 X-LITE includes an M-LOK fore-end tube, allowing shooters to mount Picatinny rails, bipod mounts, tripod adapters, barricade stops, night vision accessories, and other competition or long-range shooting accessories.
The rifle is compatible with a wide selection of M-LOK and aftermarket precision rifle accessories, giving you room to configure the system around your preferred shooting setup.
Custom Shop Cerakote FX Finish
One of the defining features of the CDX-30 X-LITE is its Custom Shop Cerakote FX Series coating. These finishes include color-shifting metallics and pearlescent effects that give the rifle a high-end, custom appearance unlike standard factory finishes.
This rifle was designed to look different, feel different, and stand apart from the rest of the precision rifle market.
Key Features
✅ Custom Shop Cadex Precision Rifle — Designed as one of Cadex’s most visually impressive rifles in recent years.
✅ Available in 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, and .308 Win — Proven short-action calibers for precision rifle shooting and long-range performance.
✅ Skeletonized Strike XS Chassis — Lightweight aircraft-grade aluminum chassis with aggressive weight-reducing cuts and Cadex’s signature styling.
✅ Reverse Folding Stock — Free-play adjustable hinge system helps keep the folding mechanism tight and solid over time.
✅ Fully Adjustable PRO Buttstock — Tool-free adjustability with a neoprene cheek pad for improved shooter comfort and fit.
✅ Carbon Fiber Bartlein Barrel — Massive 1.300" diameter straight carbon fiber barrel for stiffness, consistency, and reduced weight.
✅ Cadex MX5 Muzzle Brake — Helps manage recoil while giving the rifle a bold, finished appearance.
✅ DLC-Coated Action — Smooth, durable coated action with relief cuts to reduce weight while maintaining rigidity.
✅ M-LOK Fore-End Tube — Compatible with Picatinny rails, bipods, tripod adapters, night vision accessories, and other precision rifle add-ons.
✅ Cerakote FX Series Finish — Custom shop metallic and pearlescent color-shifting coating options for a truly standout rifle.
Specifications
Model: Cadex CDX-30 X-LITE
Calibers: 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, .308 Win
Available SKUs: CDX30-XL-6.5-24 / CDX30-XL-6PR-24 / CDX30-XL-308-24
Chassis: Skeletonized Strike XS chassis
Material: Aircraft-grade aluminum billet
Barrel: Bartlein 1.300" straight carbon fiber barrel
Muzzle Device: Cadex MX5 muzzle brake
Action: DLC-coated Cadex action with receiver relief cuts
Stock: Reverse folding, fully adjustable PRO buttstock
Fore-End: M-LOK compatible fore-end tube
Dimensions: 48.28" x 3.66" x 7.94"
Folded Dimensions: 38.48" x 4.31" x 7.94"
Weight: Approximately 13.23 lb
Finish: Cerakote FX Series custom shop coating
Weight is based on a 24" barrel with an empty magazine and does not include riflescope, scope mount, bipod, tripod adapter, or AES rail.
Why Choose the Cadex CDX-30 X-LITE?
The Cadex CDX-30 X-LITE is built for shooters who want more than a standard precision rifle. It combines Cadex’s proven engineering with a lighter, more visually aggressive platform that is equally at home on the range, in competition-style setups, or behind a serious long-range rifle system.
From the skeletonized Strike XS chassis to the carbon fiber Bartlein barrel and DLC-coated action, every feature of the CDX-30 X-LITE is designed to deliver a premium shooting experience. It is lightweight, adjustable, rigid, and built with the unmistakable look that has made Cadex one of the most respected names in high-end precision rifles.
For shooters looking for a custom shop Cadex rifle with bold styling and serious long-range performance, the CDX-30 X-LITE is a standout choice.
