Cadex Defense CDX-MC Kraken .338 Lapua Bolt-Action Rifle, 27 in Bartlein 5R Barrel, FDE Folding Chassis, 20 MOA Rail
The CDX-MC Kraken is a multi-caliber precision chassis rifle notable for its patented breech-side barrel-change system that preserves zero. This example is configured in .338 Lapua Magnum with a 27 in Bartlein barrel using single-point cut 5R rifling, a 3-lug 60-degree bolt, and a reverse-folding, fully adjustable aluminum chassis. It features a full-length 20 MOA Picatinny top rail, CIP 3.850 in magazine interface, and Canadian manufacture in 2023 with import marks from Swanton, Vermont.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Specific Condition Details: This rifle appears very rarely used, with mild handling wear present.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
What’s Included
- 2x 5-round magazines (Cadex Defence .338 Lapua Magnum long-action DSSF, CIP 3.850 pattern, steel; Kraken-compatible only)
- Cadex CDX precision rifle user manual (spiral-bound)
- Barrel torque wrench
- Action retaining tool
- Barrel removal tool
- Soft rifle drag bag (tan)
- Folding bipod installed on forend
The Kraken’s multi-caliber architecture uses Cadex’s patented breech-side barrel-change system to maintain zero when swapping barrels. This rifle is set up for .338 Lapua Magnum with a CIP-length 3.850 in magazine interface and ships with steel DSSF magazines designed specifically for the Kraken system.
Its barrel is a 27 in Bartlein with single-point cut 5R rifling, stepped/shouldered heavy contour, and fluting. The barrel is threaded and fitted with the Cadex MX1 3-port muzzle brake. A 1:9.5 twist supports long .338 projectiles, and the mirage control forend tube helps manage heat along the sightline.
The action centers on a 3-lug bolt with a 60-degree throw, helical flutes, and a large rounded knurled D-type knob. The Cadex DX2 Evo trigger is adjustable and can be run as a single- or two-stage unit. An ambidextrous paddle-style magazine release offers fast, positive changes.
Built on a 6061-T6 aluminum chassis finished in FDE/tan, the reverse-folding stock includes an adjustable cheekpiece, adjustable buttpad, and a rear monopod/bag-rider rail. A full-length 20 MOA Picatinny top rail and a center accessory/bipod rail provide mounting surfaces. Length of pull is 12.75 in, with approximate factory specs of 47.0 in OAL (38.5 in folded) and about 15.9 lb. Markings note Mfg: CADEX Inc. CANADA 2023 and Importer: CADex Defense, Swanton, VT.