Caldwell Lead Sled FCX

I don't really like the lead sleds. They don't offer a good cheek weld, nor lend themselves to proper shooting form.

Get a Caldwell Rock front rest and a good rear bag. JMHO.
 
Originally Posted By: pahntr760I don't really like the lead sleds. They don't offer a good cheek weld, nor lend themselves to proper shooting form.

Get a Caldwell Rock front rest and a good rear bag. JMHO.


Yep, I don't care for them either. I use a Caldwell "The Rock" fron rest and sand bags for the rear also.
 
Invited a older gentleman to shoot with me yesterday for the first time.He showed up with his table and lead sled to shoot his .17hornet and .204.
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He seemed to struggle with a good cheek weld,, and it appeared eye relief was kicking his arse as well.He offered to let me use the lead sled but I kindly declined and kept shooting prone off my bipods and fish tank rock rear bag.
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I use one for load development only as it allows me to stabilize the rifle in one position and trip the round by only touching the trigger...

If you note in the picture below, the sled is strapped to the concrete bench and the rifle is strapped to the sled...Once I have the reticle set on my point of aim, I just have to apply pressure to the trigger...

Otherwise, I prefer a front rest and, at times, a rear bag..

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I'm still undecided as to what all I need for both my bolt action rifles as well as my ARs. I'd still buy the Caldwell despite the cheek weld and eye relief issues if it wasnt so expensive. I like the fact that you can lock it down so that any human error is taken out of the equasion.
 


I use a Caldwell Lead Sled DFT with no problems with 40 pounds of lead. I shoot a lot of 7mm rem mag and 338win. I just use the lead sled for testing my reloads from the bench. I use a bipod for everything else and an old shot bag filled with sand. I had to make a riser for my bench seat. I had to sit higher to get a good check weld.
 
Originally Posted By: OldTurtleI use one for load development only as it allows me to stabilize the rifle in one position and trip the round by only touching the trigger...

If you note in the picture below, the sled is strapped to the concrete bench and the rifle is strapped to the sled...Once I have the reticle set on my point of aim, I just have to apply pressure to the trigger...

Otherwise, I prefer a front rest and, at times, a rear bag..

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My only question is, does the DQ milkshake help?
 
OldTurtle,

Do you shoot your bigger calibers this way?

Looks like a good way to break a stock on a hard kicking bolt gun. Sort of like holding it against a brick wall.
 
Actually, if you look closely at a sled, there is plenty of rearward give in the butt pocket, it's not a hard panel...By strapping the rifle down in the middle of the butt stock, any recoil can still allow the rifle to rise as needed, it is just tight enough to hold the rifle upright, so that a person doesn't have to actually touch the rifle other than to pinch the trigger against the trigger guard with thumb and forefinger....

When I'm doing load testing, I just need to be able to insure that the point of aim and pressure on the weapon remains consistent...while still allowing normal recoil reaction...I don't trust my shooting abilities to insure that I'm applying the same pressure in all directions at all times..They may be close, but any inconsistency negates real results...

And yes, a Chocolate Milk Shake is almost a necessity...
 
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