Colt Introduces New Bolt Gun: Colt CBX Precision Rifle System
The CBX rifle is customizable for a shooter’s fit, and its modular accommodate aftermarket accessories, including suppressors, weights, AICS magazines, and optic mounts.
“Our engineers excelled in the design of the CBX Rifle,” remarked Jessica Treglia, Colt Manufacturing, Director of Commercial Products. “We’ve created a premium precision rifle worthy of the Colt name.”
The modularity of a chassis rifle system makes them a popular choice for competitive target shooters. The CBX’s user-adjustable length-of-pull and cheek weld allow a custom shooter fit. The rifle’s aluminum chassis features a 15-inch extended forend with an ARCA rail and M-LOK slots for mounting accessories. An aggressive barricade stop establishes a solid shooting platform in any position. Enhanced ergonomics include an angled pistol grip, built-in thumb shelf, QD cups, and an ambidextrous magazine release, providing a user-friendly shooting experience.
The CBX rifle system features a flat-bottom receiver—a design that reduces flex and improves accuracy. Its 60° bolt throw allows for faster cycling times and increased optic compatibility, while its ergonomic 2-position tang safety is intuitive and quick to operate. A user-adjustable (2.5-5lb), crisp trigger allows a customizable shooter feel.
Colt optimized the CBX’s carbon steel, button-rifled barrel’s length for ballistic performance. The 6.5 Creedmoor sports a 26-inch barrel, while the .308 Win uses a 24-inch barrel, and both feature 5/8-24 UNEF threaded muzzles with thread protectors. A black nitride treatment protects barrels from corrosion while providing a tactical matte finish.
Other features included with the CBX rifle system are a 1-piece Picatinny rail with Rem700 compatible scope mounts and a detachable 5-round Magpul AICS magazine.
Colt backs the CBX Precision Rifle with a sub-MOA accuracy guarantee. “We are proud of the CBX rifle platform and know shooters will love how it performs,” added Treglia. The CBX Precision Rifle is available at Colt now at dealers nationwide.
Colt CBX Precision Rifle Features
Flat-bottom receiver reduces flex and improves accuracy
AICS magazine compatible (includes 5-round Magpul® magazine)
Black nitride barrel finish protects against corrosion
Carbon steel, button-rifled barrel with ballistically optimized length and twist
Ergonomic 2-position safety
60° bolt throw for faster cycling times and increased optic compatibility
1-piece Picatinny rail – Rem700 compatible
Aluminum chassis with a user-adjustable length of pull and cheek weld
Extended forend (15”) with ACRA rail and M-LOK slots
Aggressive barricade stop
User-adjustable trigger (2.5-5lbs)
Pistol grip, thumb shelf, QD cups, ambidextrous mag latch
Key Features: CBX Precision Rifle
• Barrel Length: 24” .308 Win.; 26” 6.5 Creedmoor
• Weight: 10.75 lbs. (unloaded)
• Capacity: 5+1
• Twist Rate: 1:10” RH 6 GR .308 Win.; 1:8” RH 6 GR 6.5 Creedmoor
• OAL: 47” .308 Win.; 49” 6.5 Creedmoor
• Trigger Pull: 2.5-5 lbs. (user-adjustable)
• MSRP: $1,899
Jeremy Mallette is co-founder of International Sportsman. An avid hunter and outdoorsman, he has spent more than a decade in the outdoor industry, from hiking and camping to silencers and hunting. His father taught him to shoot at age six, and he received his first firearm at age eight — a 1942 Colt Commando .38 special revolver. He enjoys yearly trips to Kansas for pheasant hunting, spending time with his children at the deer lease, and collecting unique firearms.