Lead sled ?

[southernhunter]

Is this the easiest and fastest way to real dial in a scoped rifle ? I can get close other ways but I really want to get my rifles shooting the best they can.

 

[doubledownranch]

We love ours.

 

[Jcalder]

I think it's overrated. At least the base model is. It does help with high recoil guns and getting them sighted in.

 

[KPH]

It is the last thing I would use. Get a set or make a good set of sand bags.

 

[DaveB]

If you have a shoulder problem it is probably a good thing to make use of. Save your shoulder for when you have a deer in the crosshairs.

If you just want to be sure the rifle is zero'd without your interference, I guess it is okay for that also.

If recoil in general is a problem, I use a PAST Magnum recoil shield for range work. Have for years.

However, if you have a flinch I am sorry this is probably the worst possible thing for you to use.

 

[infoman jr.]

It is easy and fast, but if you want to get all the potential out of your rifle, it's best shot from a solid rest and rear bag.

 

[Rubberduck270]

Lead sleds work but they put a helluva load on the recoil lug and stock (enough that I've seen stocks crack when shot in them). When it comes to shooting a rifle, something has to give. When you put them in the sled nothing gives and all the force of the rifle being fired gets absorbed by the stock.

Sand bags are the way to go, IMO anyways. If you do decide to use a lead sled (or similar type of rest) place it on a slick table and don't put any weight in the sled (if the gun recoils enough that it's still too much for you this way, it's time to find another rifle/load). And keep in mind that for a final sight in, the gun needs to be shot and held the same way you'll hunt with it. A lead sled won't let you do that, sand bags will.

 

[muddyboots]

I got one for Christmas. Sent it back. Got one of those adjustable Caldwell front rest and a good rear sand bag. Much better.

 

[Deer Assassin]

waste of money


sand bags front or heavy metal caldwell front rest and leather rabbit ear rear rest

 

[JimFromTN]

I got one for Christmas. Sent it back. Got one of those adjustable Caldwell front rest and a good rear sand bag. Much better.

X2. I ended up getting the caldwell rock. Led sleds are hard on scopes too. I would not put a cheap scope on a magnum rifle and shoot it off a led sled. You will be buying a new scope.

 

[Deer Assassin]

It was hard to figure out I just look at what the best shooters i know use

MR big and tim in tn

 

[southernhunter]

Thanks for the response. My father in law is dead set on getting one so I thought I'd go in halfs and use it as well .after reading y'all's post not sure if I want to invest in one or not.

 

[EastTNHunter]

Lead sleds work but they put a helluva load on the recoil lug and stock (enough that I've seen stocks crack when shot in them). When it comes to shooting a rifle, something has to give. When you put them in the sled nothing gives and all the force of the rifle being fired gets absorbed by the stock.

Sand bags are the way to go, IMO anyways. If you do decide to use a lead sled (or similar type of rest) place it on a slick table and don't put any weight in the sled (if the gun recoils enough that it's still too much for you this way, it's time to find another rifle/load). And keep in mind that for a final sight in, the gun needs to be shot and held the same way you'll hunt with it. A lead sled won't let you do that, sand bags will.

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