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Post by rebelrick on Jan 21, 2009 10:04:46 GMT -5
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Post by onecardchuck on Jan 21, 2009 10:17:27 GMT -5
I have a Lead Sled and absolutely love it. I go to the range and after 20 to 40 shots of magnum loads my shoulder does it even know it was at the range. Also great for taking out the human error when target shooting.
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Post by mshm99 on Jan 21, 2009 10:31:33 GMT -5
I'm sure the lead sled is a very fine product. But for me , spending a sizable chunk of money for something else to lug back and forth to the bench is not part of my" KISS " oriented philosophy of life. I sewed up pants legs for sand bags and welded up a crude, but effective front rest. All of which I leave in a bucket under the bench. If someone wants so bad to take it,so what.
That's just me. To each his own. I can think of other things I'd prefer to buy with my money.
mshm
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Post by jkruger on Jan 21, 2009 10:44:45 GMT -5
i've always been interested in the do it yourself project, but i consider myself a cheapskate.
my bench is 3/4 plywood w/ folding legs, and bags are soft sided lunch bags/box filled w/ sand or shavings
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Post by esmd on Jan 21, 2009 10:56:16 GMT -5
I have this one from Shooter's Ridge. www.cabelas.com/prod-1/0018770225694a.shtmlI got it on sale at Bass Pro a year or two ago for $75. I love the thing, in fact I've tried Lead Sled's and much prefer mine. Much easier to make elevation and windage adjustments, IMO. Only complaint I have is that the back of the rest near the shoulder is rubber coated metal, but it wouldn't be hard to rig some kind of padding for the buttstock. I just haven't got around to fiddling with it. With the plastic tray holding a snadbag full of sand or shot, recoil is tame. Even without the tray it's not too bad. It's not as heavy as the Lead Sled, I will say that, but I've not had an issue with recoil at all with mine. |
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Post by sagittarius on Jan 21, 2009 11:13:35 GMT -5
I use Red Head's version of the Bulls Bag that I got at BassPro for around $45.00 and like it pretty well. It doesn't offer much in recoil reduction, but, since my rifle and scope combo weighs around 12lbs, it doesn't matter too much.  I do like the looks of the Lead Sled though and have asked about it before on this forum.  |
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Post by rangeball on Jan 21, 2009 11:43:35 GMT -5
This is what I use-  If I remember right, it's from MTM Caseguard. Cost about $30. Not the finest of adjustments, but doesn't take much to get locked on target. Can add weight to the center section, but I don't. It also has a recoil strap to put the pad in but I don't use it. I want the gun to react as close to how it will during hunting conditions, and feel not adding weight or using the strap does this. And since to date all I've been shooting is 12g slugs, when my SMI barrel gets here, hopefully I won't even notice the recoil |
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Post by Chris Champion on Jan 21, 2009 12:01:59 GMT -5
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Post by bigmoose on Jan 21, 2009 13:04:18 GMT -5
I have a lead sled, I recommend using it with out added weight, the sled weighs 10lb's so If you don't care for recoil, by using the sled you are shooting a 20lb rifle, that alone is a recoil killer. Once your rifle is sighted in, I stongly recommend shooting in hunting positions, mostly offhand, being old and broken down I use shooting {Bog-Gear] sticks.
Best Wishes
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Post by raf on Jan 21, 2009 13:18:12 GMT -5
I have a rest like rebelrick shows in his link except it's made by Outers. I like it in the field when shooting long range at varmints. Used to use it at the range but it wasn't steady enough for my liking for range work. I use a Hoppes rest which is similar to the Caldwell. Sandbags for it are sold separetly www.opticsplanet.net/hoppe-experts-bench-rest-3000.html |
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Post by nitro1947 on Jan 21, 2009 13:58:05 GMT -5
bench rest are to each his own ..but i use the lead sled dft.. i usually shoot from 20 to 30 shots per range session and it saves my shoulder
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Post by Harley on Jan 21, 2009 14:45:42 GMT -5
I use the Lead Sled with 25# of shot; this allows the Sled to recoil a little, but not enough to be painful. I've tried various bull bags; they help maintain the rifle in a steady position, but don't do much to dampen recoil. The basic Lead Sled leaves a lot to be desired in windage (none) and elevation adjustments (crude), but that's not a big deal.
Harley
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Post by 12ptdroptine on Jan 22, 2009 21:47:27 GMT -5
I have a Lead Sled DFT that i got on sale for not much more than the regular Lead Sled... For the intended purpose it is great. I have 50 lbs of shot for it and when it come's to sighting in . It remove's the human factor. Thus for me eleminating the question of "Was that me ?" Drop
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Post by jims on Jan 22, 2009 22:16:46 GMT -5
12ptdroptine: I have the regular lead sled but was thinking of ordering the new style from Natchez. For my benefit and those of the other readers could you tell me where and the price of your purchase. Thanks
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Post by ET on Jan 22, 2009 22:21:17 GMT -5
Being one who loves to try to build your own equipment I once saw an idea of using a scissor car jack for elevation adjustments and decided to work around that concept. So far it has worked well with using scrap components. The jack was $5 from a wrecker.  The rabbit ear sand bag is used more for supporting the rifle while sitting in the rest. And the fork has been replaced as well with a bevel approach instead of a U shape design. There is a soft leather lining on the front part of the rest to keep any marring on the stock to an absolute minimum. The back plate supporting the sand bag can be adjusted about 3-1/2” either forwards or backwards for best location. Ed |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2009 22:25:37 GMT -5
I use a lead sled with about 35# of weight. I melted some wheel weights and poured it into two moulds. It allows me to shoot more without any discomfort. The adjustments could use some improvements. Overall I sold on something that deadens the recoil.
Zen
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Post by lc on Jan 23, 2009 0:20:12 GMT -5
I also use a lead sled built myself but near identical with 50 lb of lead shot.Of everything I've tried in 30 years it's the best!
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Post by mshm99 on Jan 23, 2009 11:12:57 GMT -5
ET , what a great idea!!!!!!!I love it. I'll be building one soon.Thanks for sharing .
mshm
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Post by Dave W on Jan 23, 2009 16:07:51 GMT -5
Nice rest Ed. Great looking job.
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Post by whyohe on Jan 23, 2009 16:40:03 GMT -5
ET i made one out of a scissor jack too. i broke my camera so ill have to post a pic later. yours is ALOT nicer. all i did was weld a flat piece of metal to the top to set the sand bag on. i like the tube to the back and the tray for the rear sand bag. looks like i'll have to make another one.
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Post by ET on Jan 23, 2009 17:44:39 GMT -5
Guys I appreciate the unexpected compliments and felt if anyone wants to try their hand at making one I hope these additional pictures of my current rest will spark some of your creativity of building one. The only thing not shown is a row of drilled/tapped holes below the sand bag plate for adjusting the required length for stock.    Ed |
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Post by craigf on Jan 23, 2009 19:11:27 GMT -5
Ed, thats great work! So what is in the supper secret locked cabinet?  |
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Post by 12ptdroptine on Jan 23, 2009 20:21:30 GMT -5
I got mine at the store with the big goose on it.. With a sale coupon and instore sale going on ..I got it for about $160 But they are averageing about $180-$200 in other store's.. But I am here to tell you that the new heavy duty DFT is worth every penny of it.. Drop
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Post by ET on Jan 23, 2009 21:49:34 GMT -5
Ed, thats great work! So what is in the supper secret locked cabinet? Craig This is not really related to a shooting rest but for cleaning the mated surface in the barrel for the BP I wanted a simple quick method. Rossman40 has an excellent idea for doing this to start with and got me thinking of a quicker method for myself. The first picture is just a basic view of the tool I started with. The head/guide is modeled after the BP to help keep the tool aligned to the bore. The rear support guide is to keep the rod aligned center to the bore. The guide on the head can easily/quickly be removed to install the sanding disk. All that is left is to make a punch-out die for the correct size sanding disks with a centered hole. I’ve cut a few by hand first to see how this would work and it does a sweet job dislodging/cleaning any carbon build up in this area. Funny how prepping to make something easy can initially be more work intensive. ;D    And yes I have a few other projects planned but not ready to reveal anything just yet until I find out the feasibility exists.  Ed |
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Post by fowlplay on Jan 23, 2009 22:13:46 GMT -5
ET,
Your writing skills and workmanship is very impressive.
Steve
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Post by ET on Jan 23, 2009 23:27:07 GMT -5
Fowlplay Thank you for those kind words. Any developed writing skills I have I owe to Engineers that I had to work with who antagonized/criticized me about my writing skills many years ago when I made out inspection reports. Not anymore. ;D As for workmanship standard when you have individuals like Edge and Richard as role models that set the bar standard it’s hard not to do a good job if I plan to display anything here. Ed |
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Post by DBinNY on Jan 24, 2009 11:40:55 GMT -5
ET, you are the master of aluminum gadgetry. I always enjoy reading about your creations. Would that jack be an issue if you wanted to grip the forearm?
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Post by nitro1947 on Jan 24, 2009 11:54:43 GMT -5
Got my sled off ebay was 172.00 i think and they are still that price ..it includes shipping also
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Post by Harley on Jan 24, 2009 12:09:32 GMT -5
Ed, I was an early admirer of your work and an even greater fan, now.
Harley
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Post by ET on Jan 24, 2009 14:19:29 GMT -5
ET, you are the master of aluminum gadgetry. I always enjoy reading about your creations. Would that jack be an issue if you wanted to grip the forearm? DBinNY I guess the first question is where on the stock do you grip it? If you look at my first picture there is enough clearance to place your free hand on the exposed stock. If you are uncomfortable with this height just adjust it higher and place something under the sand bag like a 2x6 cut to fit the plate to elevate it as well. Or you could build it with a lower base profile. Just something to think about if you build your own for a custom comfort fit. For me I am happy with the way mine fits and easily adjusts for height. When I shoot my left (free) hand is always resting on the extended base near the back. Having the V out in the front also allows stocks with different width to fit in. Ed |
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