In my neck of the woods, long-range shooting and hunting is anywhere between 100 and 200 yards. Owning a 6.5 Creedmoor for use in this area makes as much sense as owning a snubby revolver chambered in .40 S&W for a CCW. But precision and accuracy are of extreme importance whether you are shooting at 50 yards or 1200 yards. Cadex Defense, known for top-shelf long-range rifles, have just announced the CDX-SS Seven S.T.A.R.S. Covert chambered in 300BLK, 223 Remington, 308 Winchester, or 6.5 CM. The 300BLK and .223 versions are available with 11-inch barrels and longer suppressors.
Cadex Defense also just announced a PRO version of their long-range chassis rifle. Details on both can be found below.
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Snipe Silently – The New Cadex Defense CDX-SS Seven S.T.A.R.S. Covert
The CDX-SS SEVEN S.T.A.R.S. COVERT is a compact rifle similar to the CDX-R7 CPS. They both achieve the same purpose, which is concealability for short/medium distances target engagement. This new rifle combines an ultra-short 11in fluted barrel with a Covert Slim Titanium Suppressor small enough to fit within the chassis M-LOK fore-end tube. This fore-end tube is shorter than on other Cadex rifles while still maintaining a fully functional 19in Picatinny top rail for optics and night vision device mounting. It features the folding buttstock of the Strike PRO chassis which allows for fast tool-free stock adjustments. Cadex also offers a version equipped with 16.5 in. barrels in order to comply with the 26 in. minimum overall length regulations in many countries.
- Manufacturer’s Page: https://www.cadexdefence.com/products/cdx-precision-rifles/cdx-ss-covert/
- MSRP: TBD
- Model: CDX-SSSEVEN S.T.A.R.S. COVERT
- Caliber: 223 Rem – 300 Blackout – 6.5 Creedmoor – 308 Win
- Barrel length: 11″ / 16.5″ – 11″ / 16.5″ – 16.5″ – 16.5″
- Twist rate: 1:8″ – 1:8″ – 1:8″ – 1:10″
- Magazine capacity: 10
The product pages for the suppressors aren’t up yet, but here is a preview:
Snipe Silently – The New Cadex Defense CDX-SS Seven S.T.A.R.S. Covert
CDX-SS SEVEN S.T.A.R.S PRO
Snipe Silently – The New Cadex Defense CDX-SS Seven S.T.A.R.S. (Covert CDX-SS SEVEN S.T.A.R.S PRO Pictured)
The CDX-SS SEVEN S.T.A.R.S. PRO is the latest addition to our growing line-up of products intended for PRS shooting. It is the ultimate rifle for professional shooters aiming for the championship, as much as for persevering amateurs dreaming of podiums at regional matches. The CDX-SS PRO combines the SEVEN S.T.A.R.S. (Sport and Tactical Application Rifle System) action with the STRIKE PRO chassis and legendary Bartlein® 5R single-point cut technology barrel. The CDX-SS SEVEN S.T.A.R.S. PRO delivers amazing accuracy right out of the box and is packed with all features needed for positional shooting games where every second matters. Engineered to reliably ignite small and large rifle primers, it is available in most top-performing Open and Tactical class short action calibers as well as in 223 Rem for affordable training.
This competition rifle features a 17 in. long built-in Arca Elite System (AES) rail, 10 M-LOK mounting slots at 3, 6, and 9 o’clock, a barricade stop, the PRO folding tool-free adjustable rear stock, a multi-position adjustable trigger guard, tunable height ambidextrous extended magazine latch and rubberized vertical grip. Popular optional items such as M-LOK weights, right/left thumb rest, and full-length night vision bridge can be purchased separately.
- Manufacturer’s Page: https://www.cadexdefence.com/products/cdx-precision-rifles/cdx-ss-pro/
- MSRP: TBD
- Model: CDX-SS: SEVEN S.T.A.R.S. PRO
- Caliber: 223 Rem – 6 BR Norma – 6 Dasher – 6 Creedmoor – 6.5×47 Lapua – 6.5 Creedmoor – 308 Win
- Barrel length: 26″
- Twist rate: 1:8″ – 1:7½” – 1:7½” – 1-7½” – 1:8″ – 1:8″ – 1-10″
- Magazine capacity: 10; 12
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