
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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