The Caldwell Lead Sled 3 Shooting Rest (brand part no. 820310) has become the standard weight-reduction shooting rest for shooters who want to sight in a hard-kicking rifle or handgun without beating up their shoulder in the process. By anchoring the firearm in a stable cradle and letting added weight soak up recoil energy instead of the shooter’s body, the Lead Sled 3 cuts felt recoil by up to 95 percent while holding the gun securely on target between shots. The skeletonized front rest uses non-marring surfaces to secure the firearm without scuffing the finish, while the improved rear buttstock cradle relies on Caldwell’s Shock Eliminator Technology and its own non-marring pad to keep the stock locked in place. A precision no-wobble elevation ram and micro rear elevation adjustment let shooters dial in a rock-steady point of aim, making this rest equally useful for sighting in a new scope, load development, or just shooting more comfortably from the bench.

Key Specifications

• Reduces felt recoil by up to 95 percent compared to shooting unsupported.
• Uses a skeletonized front rest with non-marring surfaces to secure the firearm without scuffing it.
• Rear buttstock cradle features Shock Eliminator Technology with a non-marring, recoil-reducing pad.
• Includes a precision no-wobble elevation ram that holds a steady point of aim.
• Offers up to 4 inches of elevation adjustment, plus a micro rear elevation adjustment for fine-tuning.
• Weight tray holds two 25-pound barbell weights or lead shot bags to add recoil-absorbing mass.
• Weighs approximately 15 pounds and measures 27 inches long by 12 inches wide.
• Adjustable weight tray accommodates a variety of weight types for tuning recoil reduction to the load.
• Front and rear rests sit on a rigid steel frame that keeps the firearm aligned on target shot after shot.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does this rest reduce recoil? Up to 95 percent, by absorbing recoil energy through the weighted sled instead of the shooter’s shoulder.

What kind of weight does it use? The adjustable weight tray holds standard 25-pound barbell weights or lead shot bags.

Can I adjust elevation while on target? Yes, a precision no-wobble elevation ram provides up to 4 inches of adjustment, plus a micro rear elevation adjustment for fine-tuning.

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