Cadex Chassis Systems: Post your pics, questions and answers here!

I was considerign the tac-21 but I am not sold on how the bolt is captive and having to remove the buttstock to remove the bolt. I understand from looking at videos that it isn't difficult to do so, I am just not sold on the design/idea. For this reason, I am thinking of picking up a Field Strike for my 5r. Once you put a stock and a grip on the tac-21, it isn't any cheaper.
 
Aprilia Man said:
Can you commnent the quality of build of the Field Strike and the Lite Strike?

I see that they have it for the Savage Long Action (110).

Something I'm considering in the next few months.
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The models I handled on the floor were very nice. The mag release stood out to me as really clean cut. I like the idea of being able to swap AR stocks across via the field strike or field core.

But: you look at the lite strike and it seems to me that you're getting 90% of the dual strikes' capability in a lighter more affordable package. Have you tinkered with a dual strike stock before? They're pretty cool. If I wanted to shoot with a monopod&bipod that'd be the unit for me.
 
TV-PressPass said:
The models I handled on the floor were very nice. The mag release stood out to me as really clean cut. I like the idea of being able to swap AR stocks across via the field strike or field core.

But: you look at the lite strike and it seems to me that you're getting 90% of the dual strikes' capability in a lighter more affordable package. Have you tinkered with a dual strike stock before? They're pretty cool. If I wanted to shoot with a monopod&bipod that'd be the unit for me.
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Is the Lite Strike less? I thought it was the same price. Haha, I'm trying to flip a couple of toys on EE so I can get either the Dual or Lite...figure it out later when I get my $$ closer to the target.
 
TV-PressPass said:
The models I handled on the floor were very nice. The mag release stood out to me as really clean cut. I like the idea of being able to swap AR stocks across via the field strike or field core.

But: you look at the lite strike and it seems to me that you're getting 90% of the dual strikes' capability in a lighter more affordable package. Have you tinkered with a dual strike stock before? They're pretty cool. If I wanted to shoot with a monopod&bipod that'd be the unit for me.
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TV, that was the whole point, about 2 yrs ago Cadex asked a few people in the gun biz, what could be done with the stock system to get the product out to a larger market, the feedback that was given was to offer a more basic model with much of the same design.
For target shooting these new models cover most if not all of what a hunter or target shooter would need.
 
Mister Donut said:
Is the Lite Strike less? I thought it was the same price. Haha, I'm trying to flip a couple of toys on EE so I can get either the Dual or Lite...figure it out later when I get my $$ closer to the target.
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They are the same price. The Lite Strike is much better proportioned for use with 700 clone actions than the original Dual Strike. The fore-end diameter is reduced which lowers the reciever pic rail closer to the axis of the bore. The rear folder has also been lowered in profile to match. A very nice chassis.
 
marcoman said:
They are the same price. The Lite Strike is much better proportioned for use with 700 clone actions than the original Dual Strike. The fore-end diameter is reduced which lowers the reciever pic rail closer to the axis of the bore. The rear folder has also been lowered in profile to match. A very nice chassis.
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Sorry, new to bolt guns, "700 clone actions"? Are there a lot of companies making 700 actions? I have a 700p, so you're saying it would be better to go with the Lite over the Dual? Is the Dual design better for other actions?
 
I wasn't a big fan of how high the scope base was over the bore on the dual, looks the the Light Strike will be a great chassis.

Does anyone have any pics or info about the "V-block" or Bedding surface for the action on these chassis, I was told that they use a different system then most with rollers or something???
 
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Mister Donut said:
Sorry, new to bolt guns, "700 clone actions"? Are there a lot of companies making 700 actions? I have a 700p, so you're saying it would be better to go with the Lite over the Dual? Is the Dual design better for other actions?
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There are a number of companies that make actions designed to drop into Remington 700 stocks and use Remington 700 Triggers, magazine systems and either generic or proprietary scope rails. I have no idea what marcoman is referring to when he speaks of proportions, I can't fathom what that even means in this scenario. As for action fitting, the two stocks are functionally identical, with the lite obviously being some margin lighter and the scope rail being 1/2" lower. The only thing you have to worry about if you use a custom action is whether or not the scope rail will fit. Some custom actions are 100% compatible with all Remington 700 parts, while others require proprietary scope rails due to their full round shape.
 
Blastattack said:
There are a number of companies that make actions designed to drop into Remington 700 stocks and use Remington 700 Triggers, magazine systems and either generic or proprietary scope rails. I have no idea what marcoman is referring to when he speaks of proportions, I can't fathom what that even means in this scenario. As for action fitting, the two stocks are functionally identical, with the lite obviously being some margin lighter and the scope rail being 1/2" lower. The only thing you have to worry about if you use a custom action is whether or not the scope rail will fit. Some custom actions are 100% compatible with all Remington 700 parts, while others require proprietary scope rails due to their full round shape.
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Ok, thanks for the clarification. I have a 700p so it should be no problem then, either the Lite or the Dual. Thanks!
 
Blastattack said:
There are a number of companies that make actions designed to drop into Remington 700 stocks and use Remington 700 Triggers, magazine systems and either generic or proprietary scope rails. I have no idea what marcoman is referring to when he speaks of proportions, I can't fathom what that even means in this scenario. As for action fitting, the two stocks are functionally identical, with the lite obviously being some margin lighter and the scope rail being 1/2" lower. The only thing you have to worry about if you use a custom action is whether or not the scope rail will fit. Some custom actions are 100% compatible with all Remington 700 parts, while others require proprietary scope rails due to their full round shape.
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If you look at a Rem700 barrelled action in a Dual Strike chassis the size of the fore-end is huge in relation to even the heaviest of barrel contours. With the new slender (reduced diameter) fore-end on the Strike lite the proportions of the stock now suits the size of the action and barrel contours typically used in builds. Not to mention the fact that the rail height was extremely high in the Dual Strike to match up to the integrated rail on the fore-end. Capisce?
 
marcoman said:
If you look at a Rem700 barrelled action in a Dual Strike chassis the size of the fore-end is huge in relation to even the heaviest of barrel contours. With the new slender (reduced diameter) fore-end on the Strike lite the proportions of the stock now suits the size of the action and barrel contours typically used in builds. Not to mention the fact that the rail height was extremely high in the Dual Strike to match up to the integrated rail on the fore-end. Capisce?
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Ah, so you're saying it's better proportion in general. I agree with that, the original seems unnecessarily "bloated", without serving any real purpose. The lite version is certainly more slim.
 
Been reading up on the Cadex chassis and the more I read, the more I want. Maybe this is old news for some of you guys that knew about Cadex long before me, but I had no idea Cadex was involved in the development of the MSR...

http://www.giglongrangesystems.com/Cadex-Defence-Strike-Dual-Chassis--Short-Action_p_14.html

...just one of many sources.

And this was the biggest shocker for me:

An $18,000 sticker price from Remington:

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2012/05/15/first-remington-xm2010-on-sale-to-consumers/

Yes, I know the XM2010 is a complete rifle that includes a bunch of other stuff, but if you think about it, I bet you could build one for a lot less, starting with the Dual or Lite Strike.

I bet if everyone on CGN EMTs me $1, I could buy one and do a review for you all, free of charge :)
 
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