Caldwell Lead Sled DFT

[armed ferret]

Came upon an opportunity to purchase a Lead Sled DFT for CONSIDERABLY less than midway wants, even dealer pricing. Actually, it was less than a "regular" lead sled sells for, so I said WTF and dropped the coin.

Should be here in a week or so. I'll give a review then.

 

[DaemonAssassin]

Let me know, I am considering the purchase of one or asking Santa for one this year. I've found that my dad's rifle vice is sufficient for bolt hunting rifles, but wholly inadequate for MSR's or my precision rifles. Call me lazy, but I don't want to be removing the bipods on my rifles, just to get them in the damn vice.

 

[Martinb]

Check out Dvor they had one for I thought good price.

$129.99

 

[armed ferret]

Stop giving up the secrets.

That's where I found mine.

 

[Martinb]

Stop giving up the secrets.

That's where I found mine.

Me 2, been waiting for a good price.

 

[armed ferret]

Got the shipping notification. It'll be here tomorrow via FedEx.

Photos and non-shooting review tomorrow evening, inshallah.

 

[Atec]

Got the shipping notification. It'll be here tomorrow via FedEx.

Photos and non-shooting review tomorrow evening, inshallah.

Add me to the list , I had to jump in on this deal !
That was a great price !

 

[armed ferret]

IMG_0485 by Armed Ferret, on Flickr


This thing is unbelievably ****ing solid. couple sandbags of the style they use at DSC would probably be more than enough weight for all but the 40+ caliber dangerous game rifles.

I'll probably get a couple different front bags for it; the included one is more for a standard sporting rifle type of forearm. The .308 definitely won't fit as is. Not a huge deal; the AR fits and my 7-08 works, so for the load development I'm currently doing, it's gonna be outstanding.

That a 30-rounder fits between the two frame rails is just icing on the cake.

I didn't test an AK with magazine, because if you're shooting AK's from a bench rest, you're ****ing retarded.

VERY happy with the rest, it's a frickin tank. That I got it for 140 bucks to my door just makes it that much better.

 

[Martinb]

Just got home and the package was sitting on my porch. Can't wait to put it together. Great price for a Caldwell!

 

[BMW]

What's up with the hose clamps? I've never seen a setup like that

 

[ohen cepel]

I saw an article a while back about a guy breaking the wood stock on a heavy recoiling rifle with a lead sled. The sled held it so tightly that the recoil had no where to go an snapped the stock.

I'm sure it's not common but something to be cautious about.

 

[Atec]

IMG_0485 by Armed Ferret, on Flickr


This thing is unbelievably ****ing solid. couple sandbags of the style they use at DSC would probably be more than enough weight for all but the 40+ caliber dangerous game rifles.

I'll probably get a couple different front bags for it; the included one is more for a standard sporting rifle type of forearm. The .308 definitely won't fit as is. Not a huge deal; the AR fits and my 7-08 works, so for the load development I'm currently doing, it's gonna be outstanding.

That a 30-rounder fits between the two frame rails is just icing on the cake.

I didn't test an AK with magazine, because if you're shooting AK's from a bench rest, you're ****ing retarded.

VERY happy with the rest, it's a frickin tank. That I got it for 140 bucks to my door just makes it that much better.

Thanks for Review! Mine came in a few days ago , still in box so I hope to get it together this weekend . I want to check my 338 and 375.

 

[Hattrick]

If ur shooting big recoil guns its nothing better we used one alot for pattern shotguns with 3.5" loads trust
Me it saves the shoulder

 

[armed ferret]

What's up with the hose clamps? I've never seen a setup like that

3-dollar night vision solution.

 

[armed ferret]

FYI, it's back on DVOR. A little more spendy this go-round, but still far cheaper than even dealer pricing on midway.

 

[ride4frnt]

So the general consensus is dvor does deliver? I've found a lot of things on there but have been weary after reading some reviews.

 

[armed ferret]

Not only delivered, but much sooner than expected. $10 flat-rate shipping, and really great prices on stuff. You have to pay attention though....some stuff says "ships in 1-2 days", other stuff says "ships in 1-2 weeks", and so on. The DFT was supposed to ship in 2-3 weeks, I think, and it was en route within one. Attention to detail, know what you're buying, and you'll be fine. At $100+ off, I had no problem not having it immediately.

And the FLIR PS24 monocular is on sale for 1700 bucks, which is 300 under where anyone sells 'em for. ATN Thor thermal scopes are also currently available.

Usually a good selection of ACOGs and other optics too.

 

[marte616]

http://www.amazon.com/Caldwell-Lead-Recoil-Reducing-Rifle/dp/B0023MHZLA/ref=lh_ni_t?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DERDude...they are going for $96 on Amazon right now....

 

[Martinb]

http://www.amazon.com/Caldwell-Lead-Recoil-Reducing-Rifle/dp/B0023MHZLA/ref=lh_ni_t?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DERDude...they are going for $96 on Amazon right now....

Sorry it isn't the same one Dvor has the dft not the plus

 

[marte616]

Sorry it isn't the same one Dvor has the dft not the plus

So if I want to buy the best one, should I buy the Plus or the regular.

Amazon has the : "Caldwell Lead Sled Plus Recoil Reducing Rifle Rest" for $96.