[shoeshooter]

Need to get one. Thoughts? Experiences? Opinions?

 

[deerhunter86]

Bought a lead sled yesterday 100 bucks at bass pro . Haven't shot out of it yet but it looks good. If anyone buys one don't try to read the directions . Just look at the picture on the box.

 

[PapaDawg]

Shoe -

Watcha gonna use it for - cleaning and repairs/rework or as a benchrest at the range? It does make a difference in $$$.

I prefer a front rest and rear bag at the range - JMHO.

I bought a Tipton benchrest for the cleaning/repairs stuff and it was major league overkill as the cheaper $25 or so cheaper one at Bass Pro does all I'll ever need. Just take the sliding plastic covers off and toss them - they're a pain and just get in the way.

As far as a Lead Sled for the range, wouldn't have one. You lose all contact with your gun as the stock buts up against a rear stop on the sled and not your shoulder. I prefer to have a good feel for whatever I'm shooting is doing and the ls doesn't allow that.

Again - all is JMO - Merry Christmas -

Papa

 

[jbpmidas]

I love shooting from SGMJody's Lead Sled. He has added weight to his and it weighs about 70 lbs. I had to learn to shoot from it as I thought you just put the gun in it and you shoot these tight, little groups.

 

[msredneck]

Lead Sled is fine for sighting in...or testing reloads and you wanna get u out of the picture

Not a good practice to shoot off it regularly...U eventually gotta shoot your own gun....deal with the recoil...I just got through putting 40 dn range with the 300 Weatherby...No sled

 

[jbpmidas]

The Lead Sled does not take the shooter out of the equation. It is a different skill set than benchrest, but it still takes skill!

 

[shoeshooter]

Not shooting from it, cleaning mostly.

 

[Rw]

Ive got a dremel branded rubber jaw hobby vise i find very useful for gun tinkering and cleaning. I guess they still make it, mine was bought at home depot on clearance for $10 a while back.

 

[PapaDawg]

I have one of these - ~$50 at Bass Pro, but it's more than is needed for cleaning and simple repair jobs -

http://i61.servimg.com/u/f61/14/91/66/77/tipton16.jpg

For cleaning and general maintenance, something like this is all you need. Bass Pro has a similar one (not Tipton) in the ~$25 range and it handles all of my needs quite well.

http://i61.servimg.com/u/f61/14/91/66/77/tipton15.jpg

Merry Christmas

 

[jakeg823]

got a lead sled plus this morning! guess i'll be using my bass pro cards for some lead shot and a carrying bag or 2

the plus model is $130ish, which is worth it for the vertical adjustments and the added weight capacity to me

 

[mstrsippy]

I like the lead sled for sighting in. I takes most of the shooter out of the picture and tests the equipment. If you can shoot tight little groups from the sled and are all over the paper without it. I ain't the fault of the gun or the scope.