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03-23-2019, 03:50 PM
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Lead sled?
I’ve heard that using a lead sled can be hard on your rifle stock. Has anybody ever had any issues with this? Thanks for the replies.
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03-23-2019, 04:44 PM
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Can't find the link or fellas name just now, but few years back was a guy who fired the first shot out of his (forget the cartridge too) Merkel double rifle. $12,000.00 Merkel double. Broke the stock. He don't like lead sleds much.
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03-23-2019, 04:53 PM
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I have witnessed two stocks cracking when used in a lead sled, both were in 338win.
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03-23-2019, 05:03 PM
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If you really weigh them down you are asking for a cracked stock. Empty or with a reasonable amount of weight, they work well
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03-23-2019, 05:16 PM
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Lead sled
I use mine after bore sighting a rifle/scope set up
Sometimes I’ll take it for the first few shots ahead of big game season.
I use it as a rest not so much a big recoil reducer
My 338 is still fairly free to move back as I don’t weigh it right down.
It’s ok to have around.
After I’m confident in the load and that the scope is dialed in, I will then switch to shooting sticks and off hand as that is how I will be most likely hunting. Not many benches where I hunt
Although I should go back and take a picture of the stump in shot my elk off of. Damn near level and allowed a clean 325yard shot.
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03-23-2019, 05:31 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Flight01
I use mine after bore sighting a rifle/scope set up
Sometimes I’ll take it for the first few shots ahead of big game season.
I use it as a rest not so much a big recoil reducer
My 338 is still fairly free to move back as I don’t weigh it right down.
It’s ok to have around.
After I’m confident in the load and that the scope is dialed in, I will then switch to shooting sticks and off hand as that is how I will be most likely hunting. Not many benches where I hunt
Although I should go back and take a picture of the stump in shot my elk off of. Damn near level and allowed a clean 325yard shot.
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Pretty much what I use mine for to. Never had a problem using it for my 375 hh on down to my rìmfires.
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03-24-2019, 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by trigger7mm
I’ve heard that using a lead sled can be hard on your rifle stock. Has anybody ever had any issues with this? Thanks for the replies.
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Like any tool, if used properly with a dash of common sense, they work well.
I have used them with a 22 up to 325 wsm with no issues. As usual operator error is always possible.
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03-24-2019, 09:43 AM
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Caldwell specifies two 25lb weights, for a total of 50 lbs, which is what was being used in the instances that I witnessed. So using a lead sled according to the manufacturers recommendations, can cause damage. I see that as manufacturers error, not operator error.
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03-24-2019, 09:46 AM
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I’ve tried a few Led Sleds that guys had at the range.
I detested every time I did.
You can’t get mounted on the rifle properly, and I’ll guarantee you when it comes to getting off the bench, things ain’t gonna shoot to the same place.
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03-24-2019, 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Dick284
I’ve tried a few Led Sleds that guys had at the range.
I detested every time I did.
You can’t get mounted on the rifle properly, and I’ll guarantee you when it comes to getting off the bench, things ain’t gonna shoot to the same place.
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Correct. It won’t have same point of impact as it is shouldered differently
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03-25-2019, 11:16 PM
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I have a lead sled and use it for my 270wsm and 375h&h. Generally I don’t out much weight on it as I use it to hold steady. Sometimes I even just use the front rest and shoulder the rifle. No real rhyme or reason but I haven’t had any issues with cracked stocks or damaged rifles.
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03-26-2019, 07:57 AM
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We have a lead sled at the range for people to use with 25lb weight. I have seen 2 stocks cracked because of it and from everything I have seen and the little bit I have used it good groups and the lead sled don't go together.
A good front rest and a solid rear bag will beat a lead sled hands down everytime. If you have a massive magnum that you can't shoot without it then maybe you should consider changing your deer gun from 30-378 to a 308 or 30-06.
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03-27-2019, 10:37 AM
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270 elk
i used a lead sled and cracked stock on 338 got a new stock modified lead sleds back end to hold a small sand bag to rest stock on and use shoulder no more problem now a good shooting rest for sighting in :bad_boys_
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03-27-2019, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by elkhunter11
Caldwell specifies two 25lb weights, for a total of 50 lbs, which is what was being used in the instances that I witnessed. So using a lead sled according to the manufacturers recommendations, can cause damage. I see that as manufacturers error, not operator error.
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Not sure why they would recommend 2 x 25 lbs. I used mine with one 25 lb weight, was more than enough for .270 and 30-06. Heavier calibers maybe? Sighted mine it perfectly--both synthetic stocks, and got my deer this last year at 320 yds--worked great--maybe wood stocks are the problem?
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03-27-2019, 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Justfishin73
Not sure why they would recommend 2 x 25 lbs. I used mine with one 25 lb weight, was more than enough for .270 and 30-06. Heavier calibers maybe? Sighted mine it perfectly--both synthetic stocks, and got my deer this last year at 320 yds--worked great--maybe wood stocks are the problem?
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Wood stocks are definitely more likely to suffer cracks than plastic which flexes, especially if the recoil lug is not bedded. I have seen where the rifle shot to a different point of aim when heavy weights were used to restrict recoil, but it eoesn't happen in all instances.
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03-29-2019, 05:48 AM
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Lead sled
mines not a caldwell, mine use a 25 lbs dumbbell weight, I have used mine for years, I have to use it, due to my age and some shaking, never had an issue even with my 340WBY.
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