Hi everyone and hope all is well! Im looking at spending some money but not sure how much… I was looking at a Cadex Rifle and my friend is saying save your money and purchase a Cadex chassis for REM 700 or Tikka and save some money… what’s your thoughts to my CGN family?
All Cadex or Cadex Chassis with?
- Thread starter Czarface
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First comment, look on EE how many Franken builds are up…
Second I’d rather buy a used complete rifle at a discount than have a new pieces together rifle.
However, a different view is I’d rather put a $3000 piece on glass on a $1000 rifle than a $500 piece of glass on a $3500 rifle anyday! (just an example). If your worried about saving 500-1500 by shortcutting the rifle I’m guessing the optic hasn’t come into play either.
Second I’d rather buy a used complete rifle at a discount than have a new pieces together rifle.
However, a different view is I’d rather put a $3000 piece on glass on a $1000 rifle than a $500 piece of glass on a $3500 rifle anyday! (just an example). If your worried about saving 500-1500 by shortcutting the rifle I’m guessing the optic hasn’t come into play either.
BigBore585
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I kick myself in the butt every day for selling my Cadex… I will certainly buy another. You can certainly build a custom and use a Cadex chassis, but really at the end of the day You can buy a complete off the shelf rifle at shoots 1/2 moa just like the custom. I would just buy a Cadex if that’s the type of rifle You are looking for.
Went through the same questioning in the last few months. Fired 2 Cadex rifle on a weekend course and decided to buy a complete Cadex.
Depending on what Cadex model you're getting it's really close to getting a custom build. The Seven Stars Pro use a Bartlein barrel, Single Point cut 5R rifling.
Now already thinking of a custom build on a Woox chassis, .223 rifle.
Depending on what Cadex model you're getting it's really close to getting a custom build. The Seven Stars Pro use a Bartlein barrel, Single Point cut 5R rifling.
Now already thinking of a custom build on a Woox chassis, .223 rifle.
I will be the outlier and say that unless you are going for a .300 Win Mag or larger chambering, the CADEX "Guardian Lite" ought to be avoided due to the excessive weight of the system and the long-action Bolt-throw (slower). Don't get me wrong, my Guardian Lite in .308 iwas an absolute tack-driver and I have no doubt that the 6.5 Creedmoor shoots even better assuming that is even possible. For me however, the juice just wasn't worth the squeeze. The Guardian Lite is a long action, more suitable for the .300 Win Mag chambering that Cadex offers than either of the smaller calibres. I'd go with one of Cadex's lighter systems if I were after a non-magnum calibre, is all I am saying. The Guardian Lite is overkill for .308 or 6.5 calibres. All things considered, I am much happier with my Tikka/KRG Whiskey 3 build in 6.5 CM than I ever was with my "boat anchor" Cadex in .308, but that's just me. Maybe I just need to spend more time in the gym, eh?
Czarface,
Same situation as you, bench shooting for now, 50 - 300m ranges.
On a 2 days training weekend with a Cadex ambassador I know, We (me and wife) both shot with a CDX -R7 SHP in .308 and a CDX-R7 FCP, also .308. They were both very accurate.
We decided on the CDX-XX Seven Stars in .308. Just picked it up this morning. Barrel come from Bartlein.
I Haven't decided on the scope yet and have other Cadex parts i'm waiting on.
Same situation as you, bench shooting for now, 50 - 300m ranges.
On a 2 days training weekend with a Cadex ambassador I know, We (me and wife) both shot with a CDX -R7 SHP in .308 and a CDX-R7 FCP, also .308. They were both very accurate.
We decided on the CDX-XX Seven Stars in .308. Just picked it up this morning. Barrel come from Bartlein.
I Haven't decided on the scope yet and have other Cadex parts i'm waiting on.
Yes I have 100-300 at Sharon gun club and can’t see myself shooting further unless able to go to Base Boarden which I don’t even know if still available… anyhow I’m having a problem picking one but I’m thinking at going with a lighter platform
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I went with a .308 because of ammo availability. My mid-term goal is to get to 1000m, and would have gone with a 6.5. But .308 match ammo is always available in my area.
If and when the 6.5 CM availability get better, I'll get a second 6.5CM barrel for the Cadex.
I went with a .308 because of ammo availability. My mid-term goal is to get to 1000m, and would have gone with a 6.5. But .308 match ammo is always available in my area.
If and when the 6.5 CM availability get better, I'll get a second 6.5CM barrel for the Cadex.
