Cadex Defence Strike Nuke Evo

In the rapidly evolving landscape of precision shooting, where the line between engineering and art continually blurs, the Cadex Defence Strike Nuke Evo is a testament to innovation and craftsmanship. Born from the Canadian spirit of excellence and rigorous quality control, this micro-chassis system is not merely a rifle stock – it is a hybrid platform that integrates cutting-edge materials, advanced manufacturing techniques and ergonomic ingenuity to meet the high standards of competitive shooters and tactical professionals. 

The Evolution of Precision Shooting and the Need for a Hybrid Platform

Historically, precision shooting was the exclusive domain of specialized military and law enforcement units, where every fractional adjustment could be the difference between mission success and failure. Over the decades, however, advancements in optics, rifles, chassis, ballistics and accessibility to these products have opened the floodgates for the everyday person to be able to enjoy the art of long-range shooting, transforming it into a competitive sport and a field of continuous innovation. 

In this dynamic shooting discipline, shooters demand equipment that offers precision, adaptability, durability and comfort over extended range sessions. The Cadex Defence Strike Nuke Evo addresses these demands by fusing the benefits of a micro-chassis system with the familiar ergonomics of a traditional rifle stock. This hybrid design harnesses the inherent stability of a purpose-built chassis while providing the adaptability and tactile control that precision shooters require. 

Materials and Manufacturing Processes

At the heart of the Strike Nuke Evo’s performance lies a meticulous selection of materials and manufacturing methods that push the boundaries of conventional rifle stock design. The chassis is engineered from a blend of carbon fiber composites and aerospace-grade aluminum, each chosen for its unique properties and contributions to the system’s overall performance.

Carbon fiber is renowned for its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, making it a natural choice for modern precision equipment. In the Strike Nuke Evo, carbon fiber is used strategically to reduce the chassis’ overall mass without compromising durability or rigidity.  This results in a consistent and repeatable shooting platform where minute deviations, often leading to accuracy degradation, are substantially minimized.

Complementing the carbon fiber is high-grade aluminum, which provides the rigidity and structural integrity required for precision shooting applications. Aluminum’s excellent machinability enables intricate design features that enhance the chassis’ modularity and adjustability. With the help of cutting-edge computer numerical control (CNC) machines, the aluminum components achieve incredibly tight tolerances, an essential factor in achieving consistent and repeatable results down range. Moreover, aluminum’s thermal properties ensure that the micro-chassis at the heart of the Strike Nuke Evo remains dimensionally stable across various environmental conditions.

Ergonomics

Precision shooting is as much an art as a science, and the interface between the shooter and their equipment can significantly influence performance. Recognizing this, the team at Cadex Defence has engineered the Strike Nuke Evo with a deep understanding of ergonomic principles. This ensures that every interaction between the shooter and the rifle is optimized for comfort, control and consistency.

Adjustable Cheek Rest

One of the standout features of the Strike Nuke Evo is its fully adjustable, spring-loaded cheek rest. This component delivers a consistent and comfortable cheek weld, critical to maintaining shot-to-shot consistency. The cheek rests adjustability, including side-to-side adjustment, allows each shooter to dial in the exact position required for their unique anatomy. These precise adjustments minimize alignment adjustments when reengaging with the rifle, providing a comfortable and positive home position to return to. This allows the shooters focus and accuracy to remain uncompromised even under rapid follow-up shots or movement while engaging a different target.

Customizable Length of Pull and Recoil Pad

Beyond the cheek rest, the chassis incorporates a spacer system that allows for fine-tuning of the length of pull. This adjustability caters to a broad spectrum of body sizes and shooting preferences, ensuring that each shooter can achieve a homogeneous relationship with the rifle that minimizes fatigue and maximizes stability. 

The adjustable recoil pad is also designed to absorb and effectively dissipate the felt recoil, something that many rifle and stock manufacturers often overlook these days as a cost-saving measure in the manufacturing process.

Ambidextrous Palm Swell Grip

The ergonomic design extends to the ambidextrous palm swell grip, a feature that sets the Strike Nuke Evo apart from many competitors. This grip is engineered to be equally comfortable for right and left-handed shooting, all while incorporating a subtly integrated thumb rest that enhances control without intruding on the natural hand position or looking like a shelf on which you can place your magazine collection. This dual-hand compatibility ensures that shooters of the southpaw variety can maintain a consistent grip, reducing the likelihood of inconsistent trigger pulls.

Customization Inlets

From rimfires to long-action cartridges, Cadex Defence had the foresight to not limit the Strike Nuke Evo to just short-action Remington 700 rifles. Whatever cartridge and common rifle action you fancy to build with, you will find an inlet to fit your needs.

AICS Magazines

Another plus for the Strike Nuke Evo is the seamless integration of the widely adopted Accuracy International Chassis System (AICS) magazine platform, featuring an AICS-compatible magazine well that accepts standard five and ten-round AICS magazines, ensuring rock-solid lock-up and flawless feeding across multiple brands of magazines I have tested.

M-LOK Integration

In today’s dynamic shooting environments, modularity is not a luxury – it’s a necessity. Recognizing the diverse needs of modern shooters and folks carrying firearms to protect the public, Cadex Defence has integrated modular accessory mounting systems into the Strike Nuke Evo, enabling users to adapt the chassis to various scenarios and shooting styles.

The Strike Nuke Evo features integrated M-LOK sections, the gold standard for accessory mounting in today’s rifle builds. M-LOK technology allows for the effortless attachment of various add-ons, including ARCA rails, sling mounts, and bipods. The low-profile nature of M-LOK ensures that accessory integration does not compromise the streamlined design or add unnecessary weight while maintaining the chassis’ structural integrity.

CERAKOTE Finishes

What is the best part of a rifle build? When you can make it your own and add a “look cool factor” to make it stand out. Cadex Defence offers eleven standard color options and additional alternate options such as Battle Worn and Hybrid color schemes. This isn’t just some backyard rattle-can paint job; they use CERAKOTE coatings, the leading name in rifle coatings, to finish all their chassis, offering a dual-purpose finish that both protects the chassis and looks great doing so.

The Micro-Chassis Advantage

In precision shooting, sub-minute of angle (MOA) accuracy is considered the gold standard, but realistically, today it’s a bare minimum. Achieving such pinpoint precision requires an integrated system where every component, from the action to the chassis, is optimized for stability and consistency. Thankfully, the Strike Nuke Evo’s micro-chassis design is central to reaching this level of performance and does so flawlessly. 

Traditional, mass-produced rifle setups often suffer from issues related to bedding and alignment inconsistencies between the stock and the action. The micro-chassis design of the Strike Nuke Evo overcomes these challenges by providing a rigid, unified platform that integrates the rifle’s action with the chassis. This integration eliminates the potential for micro-movements in conventional setups, ensuring that energy transfer from the action to the barrel remains consistent shot after shot. Maintaining a fixed geometric relationship between critical components helps preserve the rifle’s inherent accuracy and contributes significantly to sub-MOA performance.

Another benefit to the micro-chassis design is if you are like me and have multiple barreled actions of the same footprint, you can swap barreled actions in and out of the Strike Nuke Evo to whatever you would like to shoot that day, seamlessly. If you choose, you can swap them out at the range in the middle of your shoot – it’s that easy. This makes a micro-chassis a no-brainer in today’s precision shooting world.

Why Choose the Strike Nuke Evo? Rigorous Testing and Operational Endurance

Cadex Defence has subjected the Strike Nuke Evo to a battery of tests designed to replicate the harsh conditions encountered in real-world scenarios. This includes extensive thermal cycling to ensure dimensional stability in frigid and scorching environments and ballistic and impact testing to validate the chassis’ ability to withstand repeated high-energy recoil events. These tests are conducted in-house under controlled conditions and are often supplemented by field trials involving military, law enforcement and competitive shooting teams. The consistent feedback from these diverse environments has allowed Cadex Defence to refine and optimize the Strike Nuke Evo to what we know today, ensuring that it meets or exceeds the performance expectations of its users.

Field Application and Real-World Performance

No piece of equipment can indeed be judged solely by its laboratory performance. The objective measure of the Strike Nuke Evo lies in its ability to perform under the rigorous conditions of the field. I have had the pleasure of shooting this chassis for over a year, married to multiple barreled actions of varying cartridges, and it has repeatedly demonstrated its reliability, durability, and precision.

Versatility Across Disciplines

One of the most compelling aspects of the Strike Nuke Evo is its versatility. In competitive shooting, where precision and repeatability are paramount, the chassis provides the stability and ergonomic comfort necessary for achieving sub-MOA groupings. 

The modular accessory system and robust recoil management allow quick transitions between different mission profiles in tactical or law enforcement applications, where rapid target engagement and adaptability are crucial. 

Even in big-game hunting, where the unpredictability of the environment and the recoil energy of larger cartridges come into play, the Strike Nuke Evo’s design ensures that the shooter remains in complete control and has the confidence to make the shot they need to, regardless of the circumstances.

Why Cadex Defence? A Commitment to Excellence

Cadex Defence has carved out a reputation as a leader in the firearms industry, and the Strike Nuke Evo is a shining example of the company’s commitment to innovation and quality. This reputation is built upon advanced engineering, meticulous manufacturing processes and an unyielding dedication to user feedback and iterative improvement.

Engineering Philosophy and Continuous Innovation

At Cadex Defence, engineering excellence is not merely a goal but a continuous process. Before they ever reach production, the company leverages state-of-the-art design tools to simulate and refine each component of the Strike Nuke Evo and all of their products. This rigorous approach ensures that every element, from the micro-chassis design to the integrated M-LOK accessory mounts, functions as intended under the most demanding conditions. Moreover, the company’s open channels for feedback from competitive shooters and military personnel mean real-world experiences and operational needs inform each new iteration of its products.

Conclusion: A Game-Changer in the World of Precision Shooting

The Cadex Defence Strike Nuke Evo is more than just a rifle stock; it is a paradigm shift in how precision shooting equipment is designed and utilized. The chassis achieves an exceptional balance between strength, weight and durability with its advanced composite and aluminum construction. Its meticulously engineered ergonomic features – such as the fully adjustable cheek rest, customizable length of pull, and ambidextrous palm swell grip – ensure that every shooter can maintain a consistent and comfortable interface with their rifle.

The modular accessory framework, centered around integrated M-LOK sections, empowers users to tailor the chassis to their specific operational needs, whether in competitive arenas or tactical fields. Coupled with a sophisticated approach to recoil management that leverages material science and precise engineering, the Strike Nuke Evo enables rapid, controlled follow-up shots and consistent sub-MOA accuracy, even when shooting larger cartridges.

For shooters who demand the utmost precision, reliability and adaptability, without having to feel like they are hauling around the weight of a boat anchor, the Cadex Defence Strike Nuke Evo is a game-changer. This tool redefines what is possible when cutting-edge materials and meticulous design converge. As the boundaries of marksmanship continue to be pushed by technological innovation and the relentless pursuit of perfection, the Strike Nuke Evo is a shining example of the incredible era of precision shooting we are currently in.