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Post by birdkiller1 on Aug 14, 2011 13:12:14 GMT -5
I just purchased a new lead sled DFT and only after 15 rounds with my MLII and maybe 30 rounds with my 223 the material on the back craddle is tearing. I checked to see if my sling swivels are to blame but I don't think they are even close to the problem area. I know a bunch fo you guys use these and want to know if this is common and if so how do I modify the back craddle so my stock isn't rubbing on bare metal.
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Post by GMB54-120 on Aug 14, 2011 13:26:41 GMT -5
Mine did the same thing just using sub guns and i was careful to make sure the buttstock was properly placed.
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Post by birdkiller1 on Aug 14, 2011 13:34:56 GMT -5
120 Did they stand behind it or did you just fix it yourself
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2011 13:55:51 GMT -5
everyone I have seen so far has this same issue
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2011 14:21:39 GMT -5
My origional Lead Sled tore where the bottom of the rifles recoil pad rests. Duct tape solved the problem! ;D
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Post by Richard on Aug 14, 2011 15:37:41 GMT -5
Mine did the same thing also. Rather than crying aout it, I removed the cover and hand sewed a piece of leather over it. Some 2,000 shots later?  ?? It is just as good! It is not hard to do. You could maybe "contact cement" a piece of leather onto it? Richard |
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Post by birdkiller1 on Aug 14, 2011 15:51:32 GMT -5
Richard, glad you joined in. Figured you shoot as much or more then anybody and I will take your advice and add some leather. Thanks for the input guys.
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Post by howa on Aug 14, 2011 18:54:04 GMT -5
Mine was already torn when I took it out of the box brand new. Too much trouble to send it back so I'm living with it until it gets even worse, then I guess I'll try Richard's leather patch.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2011 19:12:52 GMT -5
OMG,wheres the Quality Control . And how many hundreds are bought daily. My answer will be on ebay buy it now,lol.
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Post by howa on Aug 14, 2011 19:23:03 GMT -5
OMG,wheres the Quality Control . It's an 8 year old kid in China working an 18 hour shift for 1/2 a bowl of rice each day. That's your quality control. |
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Post by Richard on Aug 14, 2011 20:00:45 GMT -5
Hey, for the price? It's not that bad! You just had to know that plastic would get torn up with the recoil these guns generate ;D
Richard
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2011 20:20:28 GMT -5
Whats the better alternative.....?? if any ...they have at least 80% or more of the market IMO from marketing and availability.
HMMMMM.......they go for around $89 to 150 I guess,irrevelent , and is just a basic frame to add to Like Richard did to his .$200 for the ACCUSLED would be cheap ...!!!
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Post by nic58 on Aug 14, 2011 21:32:26 GMT -5
Now that's funny.....but sadly enough, probably true.
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Post by nic58 on Aug 14, 2011 21:35:26 GMT -5
My answer to the crappy Leadsled quality is just get a good front pedestal rest and a quality leather rear bag. They'll last longer than your guns will. Problem solved!!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2011 21:53:46 GMT -5
But you won't be able to hold an egg between you and the rear bag and shoot a xxxxxxxxmag elaphantuarus load and not break it,LOLLL...
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Post by nexttime on Aug 15, 2011 0:05:35 GMT -5
Been real happy with this product (Shooters Ridge 40805 Zero Kick Rifle Rest). Search around you will find the price varies quite a bit. Don't use it much anymore since I went to the 45, but I don't recall having any issues after at least 200 plus rounds. Oh ya. Someone on this board recommended it several years ago.
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Post by GMB54-120 on Aug 15, 2011 8:42:43 GMT -5
Ive already got a nice Made in USA leather front rest replacement and plan on having a friend that works with leather to make me a new rear cover too.
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Post by mike3132 on Aug 15, 2011 9:10:38 GMT -5
Whats the better alternative.....?? if any ...they have at least 80% or more of the market IMO from marketing and availability. HMMMMM.......they go for around $89 to 150 I guess,irrevelent , and is just a basic frame to add to Like Richard did to his .$200 for the ACCUSLED would be cheap ...!!! The have changed the design since I bought mine. I use a 25 lb bag of lead shot draped over the center bar. Mike |
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Post by Richard on Aug 15, 2011 17:15:22 GMT -5
Nic58..............Not the right answer  Sure, I have a great Bald Eagle Precision front rest with two windage adjustable tops for both 2 1/4" and 3" benchrest stocks and also a top for normal hunting type stocks, PLUS an Edgewood Gator rear bag! The only problem with these, is that they will not reduce recoil That is more the object of the lead sled. When you are shooting some 35 shots from the bench, the other set up gets OLD real quick unless you wear a PAST recoil pad which is a PITA. Richard |
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Post by youp50 on Aug 15, 2011 20:30:33 GMT -5
I like my 'zero kick sled' Just keep the screws holding that rear strap tight. If you lose one the company will send replacements. I used a piece of rope until the replacement parts arrived. No charge on the replacements.
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Sure, I have a great Bald Eagle Precision front rest with two windage adjustable tops for both 2 1/4" and 3" benchrest stocks and also a top for normal hunting type stocks, PLUS an Edgewood Gator rear bag! The only problem with these, is that they will not reduce recoil