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Cadex Defence CDX-50 Tremor

Cadex · Sniper Rifle

Cadex Defence CDX-50 Tremor

Bolt action · 12.7x99mm NATO · introduced 2018

Also known as CDX-50 Tremor, Tremor .50

About the Cadex Defence CDX-50 Tremor

The Cadex Defence CDX-50 Tremor is a Canadian-made anti-materiel bolt-action rifle chambered in .50 BMG, designed for extreme long-range engagements and hard target interdiction. Built on Cadex's modular chassis system with an integrated hydraulic recoil mitigation system, the Tremor manages the punishing recoil of the .50 BMG cartridge while maintaining the accuracy expected from a precision bolt-action platform. The rifle is used by military and special operations forces for counter-sniper, EOD, and anti-materiel roles.

Cadex Defence emerged from the precision machining industry in Quebec, Canada, and quickly established itself as a premium manufacturer of precision rifle chassis and complete rifle systems. The CDX-50 Tremor represents their flagship anti-materiel offering, competing directly with established names like Barrett and McMillan in the .50 BMG market while offering uniquely Canadian engineering solutions like their hydraulic recoil mitigation system.

Cadex Defence CDX-50 Tremor specifications

General

Type
Sniper Rifle
Action
Bolt action
Firing mechanism
Striker-fired
Trigger
Single stage
Trigger pull
1.8 kg (4.0 lb)
Calibres
12.7x99mm NATO
Magazine capacity
5 rounds
Magazine
Detachable box magazine

Dimensions

Barrel length
737 mm (29.0 in)
Overall length
1499 mm (59.0 in)
Folded length
1143 mm (45.0 in)
Weight (empty)
12.70 kg (28.00 lb)
Weight (loaded)
13.20 kg (29.10 lb)

Barrel

Rifling twist
1:15 in (381 mm)
Rifling
Right hand
Grooves
8

Materials

Barrel
Chrome moly vanadium steel
Receiver / frame
Aluminum alloy
Stock
Aluminum chassis
Finish
cerakote

Performance

Muzzle velocity (typical)
853 m/s (2799 fps)
Muzzle energy (typical)
18000 J (13276 ft·lb)
Effective range
1800 m

History

Introduced
2018
Production status
In production
Country of origin
CA

Features

  • Free floating barrel
  • Folding stock
  • Adjustable cheek piece
  • Adjustable length of pull
  • Hydraulic recoil system
  • Muzzle brake
  • Picatinny rail
  • Monopod
  • Bipod mount
  • Cdx chassis system

Safety

  • Two position safety
  • Firing pin safety

The CDX-50 Tremor features Cadex's proprietary DX2 Evo trigger system and their Dual Bidirectional Recoil Lug system for enhanced accuracy. The hydraulic buffer system reduces felt recoil by up to 70% compared to traditional .50 BMG rifles. The rifle can be disassembled into two main components for transport. The folding stock reduces overall length for vehicle and helicopter transport.

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