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Sighting in a hard-kicking rifle can wear out your shoulder before you ever settle on a good zero. The Caldwell Lead Sled Solo fixes that by putting the gun on a heavy, stable steel platform that absorbs the recoil instead of letting it hammer you. Load up the tray, strap in your rifle, and you can spend the afternoon dialing in your scope without flinching your way through a box of ammo.
The heart of this rest is the offset steel frame paired with an integrated weight tray that holds a single 25-pound bag of lead shot or sand. That mass, combined with a heavy-duty spring between the frame members, greatly cuts felt recoil on everything from a .223 up through larger calibers. A smooth pivoting elevation system runs off one knob, so getting on target is quick and repeatable, and the forend strap keeps your rifle planted right where you set it. Owners consistently point out that the sled really earns its keep once the tray is fully loaded, so plan on filling it up for the best results.
The offset frame is the clever part here. It's built to clear detachable magazines, which means AR-15 pattern rifles drop right in, and it plays nice with lever actions too. The front cradle is height adjustable with a rubberized non-marring coating, and the rear brace wears a rubber boot so nothing scratches or dings your stock. It works just as well as a bench rest for cleaning, scope mounting, or general maintenance when you're not sighting in.
At roughly 14 pounds and 26 by 18 inches, this is a compact, one-piece sled that's easy to haul from the truck to the bench. Assembly is straightforward with a 19mm wrench, and it holds up shot after shot. It's a great tool for anyone nursing a sore shoulder, testing loads, or just wanting cleaner groups without the variables that come from shooting freehand.
No, the weight bag is sold separately. The integrated tray is sized for a single 25-pound bag of lead shot, but sand or other weighted media works just fine. You'll want to fill it up, since the sled does its best recoil-taming work when the tray is fully loaded.
Yes. The offset frame was designed specifically to clear detachable magazines, so AR-15 pattern rifles sit in it without issue. It also handles lever-action guns and standard bolt guns, making it a versatile pick for a mixed safe.
With the tray loaded to 25 pounds, the combination of mass and the internal spring greatly reduces felt recoil on most calibers and all but eliminates it on lighter, non-magnum rounds. Users regularly mention it makes long sighting-in sessions comfortable, even for folks with sore shoulders. For heavy magnums, maxing out the weight is the way to go.
Not at all. Assembly is quick and just needs a 19mm socket or wrench for a few bolts. Follow the steps for setting the pivot arm and front feet, keep the pivot nut slightly loose so the arm moves freely, and you'll be at the bench in a few minutes.
| UPC | 661120017776 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 101777 |
| Color | GREEN |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Shooting Rest |
| Shipping Weight | 15.2313 |
| Style | Rest |
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