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The Caldwell Handy Rest NXT punches way above its weight class. At just about a pound and a half with the handgun support attached, it slips into a range bag without a second thought, yet it holds a rifle or pistol steady enough to sight in optics and chase groups. The big green elevation wheel gives you three inches of adjustment at the cradle, which works out to a full six feet of travel at 100 yards, so getting on paper and fine-tuning your zero is quick and repeatable.
The standout feature is the removable handgun support. Pop it in and you have a proper pistol and revolver cradle. Pull it out and you are back to a rifle front rest in seconds. Both the front rest and the handgun support use a soft, non-marring material that grips your firearm and keeps a steady hold without chewing up the finish or bluing. There is also a molded front sling stud clearance groove so your stud is not fighting the rest, plus a lock knob that pins your elevation setting in place for repeatable results shot after shot.
Folks who own heavy metal rests still reach for this one because it is light, portable, and rust-free. It handles everything from a plinking .22 up through your everyday deer rifle, and it shines as a handgun sighting rig for red dot setups and revolvers. The rubber feet keep it planted on a bench or tailgate. One tip worth knowing: snug down the lock knob before you settle in, since the cradle has a little play until it is set.
The base measures about 10.6 inches on its own and grows to roughly 13 inches long by 14 inches wide with the handgun support installed. Front cradle height runs from 6.75 to 9.75 inches off the benchtop, giving you plenty of room to match your gun and your shooting position. For a rest this affordable and this easy to haul around, it earns its spot in the truck for range days and load workups.
Yes, that is the whole idea behind it. It works as a rifle front rest out of the box, and the included handgun support attachment drops in to turn it into a pistol and revolver cradle. Swapping between the two takes just a few seconds, so it covers a lot of ground for one rest.
The cradle gives you three inches of vertical adjustment, which translates to roughly six feet of travel at 100 yards. You turn the large green wheel to set your height, then tighten the lock knob to hold it in place. That range is plenty for getting on paper and fine-tuning your zero.
No. Both the front rest and the handgun support use a soft, non-marring material that holds your gun steady without harming the finish or bluing. It grips well enough to keep things stable while staying gentle on the metal and stock.
For its weight, it holds surprisingly well. Shooters regularly use it with everything from a .22 up to typical deer rifles and full-size handguns, and the rubber feet help keep it planted on the bench. With a heavier rifle or under recoil you may want to steady or weight it down, but for sight-in and range work it does the job.
| UPC | 661120746621 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 574662 |
| Color | Gray |
| Length | 14.5500 |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Shooting Rest |
| Shipping Weight | 2.2 |
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