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product_id: 38586705
title: "Caldwell Lead Sled DFT 2 Rifle Shooting Rest with Adjustable Ambidextrous Frame for Recoil Reduction, Sight in, Range and Stability"
brand: "caldwell"
price: "$U29773"
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# 2.5 in front elevation & windage adj. 24 lbs solid steel frame Recoil-reducing rear cradle Caldwell Lead Sled DFT 2 Rifle Shooting Rest with Adjustable Ambidextrous Frame for Recoil Reduction, Sight in, Range and Stability

**Brand:** caldwell
**Price:** $U29773
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎯 Lock in your shot, level up your range game.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Caldwell Lead Sled DFT 2 Rifle Shooting Rest with Adjustable Ambidextrous Frame for Recoil Reduction, Sight in, Range and Stability by caldwell
- **How much does it cost?** $U29773 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- caldwell enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted caldwell brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Damage-Free Grip:** Non-marring skeletonized front rest and rear cradle with no-skid rubber feet protect your firearm’s finish while locking it in place.
- • **Recoil? What Recoil?:** Industry-leading recoil reduction system with baffled weight tray supporting up to 100 lbs of lead shot for rock-solid steadiness.
- • **Effortless Fine-Tuning:** Conveniently placed adjustment knobs let you dial in windage and elevation without removing your rifle from the rest.
- • **Built to Last a Lifetime:** Crafted from durable steel and backed by Caldwell’s limited lifetime warranty — invest once, shoot forever.
- • **Precision Stability, Every Shot:** Dual Frame Tech with 18" length adjustment fits virtually any rifle or shotgun for unmatched shooting accuracy.

## Overview

The Caldwell Lead Sled DFT 2 is a premium rifle and shotgun shooting rest engineered for professional-grade recoil reduction and precision sighting. Weighing 24 pounds with a robust steel frame, it features dual frame technology with 18 inches of front cradle length adjustment, windage and elevation controls, and a baffled weight tray supporting up to 100 lbs of lead shot. Its non-marring design protects firearms while providing unmatched stability, making it the go-to platform for serious shooters seeking consistent accuracy and durability backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

## Description

The Lead Sled® DFT™ 2 (Dual Frame Technology) provides shooters with the industry’s best recoil reduction system and the versatility to fit virtually any shotgun or rifle, all built around a precision shooting platform. A key feature of the DFT 2 is the ability to slide the front cradle 18" for optimal length adjustment.

Review: Solid, well made, easy to adjust - I got this in early last week, put it together and took it to the range the next day. I timed myself for assembly - 43 minutes including unwrapping the parts. And I lost about 5 minutes looking for the screw that holds the front cradle down on the ram. Obviously the #!!@# who packaged this left it out but fortunately I have 6 mm screws in my shop to finish the job. So as I prepared to check to make sure my screw was the right size and length, I realized the "missing" screw was already threaded into the ram. Take it out, put on the cradle and screw it back down. My sincere apologies to the fine person who packed this. All the parts were there. Assemble was easy. Run the ram all the way to the top to fasten the top part of the front cradle to give yourself room to work. Getting those screws started can be a little tricky, Use one of the included hex wrenches or a screw driver to hold the clamp down till you get the screws threaded and it's easy enough. I turned the rest over on it's side when finishing up this step. How does it work? Very well. In fact I had already used another one at the range a few weeks back while helping someone sight in his rifle. I guess that really pushed me into going ahead and buying one. The Lead Sled it fairly heavy and I was checking the sight in of an old (and unfortunately now obsolete) .225 Winchester at 200 and 300 yards, It's a low recoiling rifle and I didn't use additional weights and probably won't for heavier rifles either. I found the adjustments easy and fine with no backlash. I did generally have to reset it somewhat between shots but I've never used a bench rest that didn't require some readjustment between shots. It was very easy to precisely set the crosshairs on the target and the crosshairs stayed in place as I got into final shooting position. After a bit of tweaking the sight in at 200 yds I was able to hit a 4 inch gong at 300 meters (330 yds) with my last two shots so it will hold the rife steady. I did not have any wobble in the front cradle even when elevated. The Caldwell site addresses this saying they have corrected that problem with earlier ones. When I first assembled it I did notice that I had to gently push the ram down when near the bottom but when I had the weight of a rifle in it, I did not have that problem. I did lubricate it and had no problems at all when I took it to the range even without a rife in it, There is a thick recoil absorbing pad in the rear cradle and that effectively makes for a much longer length of pull and I had trouble getting my eye close enough to get a full image in this scope. That pad is not removable. And last I put my rifle in it to clean it. The way it's made, all my rifles are secure in it, not true in other rests I have/had. That's one of the reasons I bought it - not a lot more expensive than some of the plastic vises on the market. I didn't bother with the rubber hold down strap. I expect most will find it of little use. All my rifles, including varmint rifles with broad, flat forends, set below the top of the front cradle so the strap would be above the rifle. I hold the rifle down with my left hand with any bench rest. Yeah it's made in China but it is all steel and is well made. The ability to adjust the distance between the front and back cradles is another reason I bought it.
Review: Great Unit at a FANTASTIC price of $150.00 plus Pro Assembly Tip - SCORE 57% off!!! I am very excited to properly sight in my hunting rifle. I have used these before - but they were borrowed. This one is MINE. This unit is very sturdy, and stable. It will work fine for sighting in. . I like the split rail design, it allows for extended magazines/handgrips. Pro Assembly Hint: Before screwing in the four M5 screws into the Front cradle assembly, turn the Elevation Wheel and raise the Windage Cradle Sub Assembly to the fullest extent, that way, you can put the long end of the allen wrench into the M5 Cap Screw, allowing you to turn them 360 degrees for easier assembly. Also, I tossed some grease onto the bearing/race just because...

## Features

- DIMENSIONS: Weighs approximately 24 pounds and is 30 inches L x 12 inches W
- ACCURACY: With windage adjustment, up to 2.5inches of front elevation adjustment, rear elevation adjustment, recoil reducing rear cradle and a baffled weight tray for up to 100lbs of lead shot (not included), this rest is solid during and after every shot
- NON-DESTRUCTIVE: This rest features a skeletonized front rest, a rear cradle and no-skid rubber feet all with non-marring material that will securely hold your gun without damaging any point of contact
- EASE OF USE: Adjustment knobs are conveniently placed to allow for easy adjustments that do not require removing the gun from the rest
- VERSATILITY: With a dual frame design and 18 inches of length adjustment this rest can fit rifles and shotguns of virtually any size
- GUARANTEED: This product is covered by a limited lifetime warranty provided by Caldwell. Please contact Caldwell customer service for assistance

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01NCLR2L0 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #19,801 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #11 in Hunting & Shooting Gun Holders |
| Brand | Caldwell |
| Brand Name | Caldwell |
| Color | black, green |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,728 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00661120001447 |
| Grip Material | Rubber |
| Included Components | Lead Sled DFT 2 |
| Item Height | 16 inches |
| Item Type Name | Lead Sled DFT 2 |
| Item Weight | 0.4 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | American Outdoor Brands |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Material Type | Aluminum |
| Maximum Height | 12.75 Inches |
| Minimum Height | 12.75 Inches |
| UPC | 661120001447 343538167242 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | Limited Lifetime Warranty |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Caldwell
- **Color:** black, green
- **Item Weight:** 0.4 Kilograms
- **Material:** Aluminum
- **Maximum Height:** 12.75 Inches

## Images

![Caldwell Lead Sled DFT 2 Rifle Shooting Rest with Adjustable Ambidextrous Frame for Recoil Reduction, Sight in, Range and Stability - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ZlBzuSrrL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can this rest take the beating a 300 ultra mag will give it**
A: My son shot my 300 RUM Stainless Fluted Sendero by Remington topped with a Zeiss optic/ with full power bear loads from this same sled with no problem with recoil. He could shoot MOA @ 100 yards. (He did so whem he was 4 years of age). Took first deer at 5 years of age.

**Q: Will this hold a Savage  Precision .338 Lapua 26" barrell?**
A: Forend larger than 3.25 inches will not fit on the cradle.

Savage 338 LM or Barrett 
416 will not fit Too Big.

**Q: What is the length (front to back) of the front cradle?  Id like to know if my ar 15 forend will fit with my magpul hand guard?  Thank you.**
A: 23" from Butt to cradle. Front cradle just from 8" to 10" in height.

**Q: Does DFT 2 come with shot bags**
A: You have to buy them separately. Get 4 of them. Each one will hold about 25 lbs. of lead shot. That way your rest won't move around while you're shooting. It's a very irritating experience, especially when trying to zero in a new optic.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid, well made, easy to adjust
*by B***R on April 16, 2018*

I got this in early last week, put it together and took it to the range the next day. I timed myself for assembly - 43 minutes including unwrapping the parts. And I lost about 5 minutes looking for the screw that holds the front cradle down on the ram. Obviously the #!!@# who packaged this left it out but fortunately I have 6 mm screws in my shop to finish the job. So as I prepared to check to make sure my screw was the right size and length, I realized the "missing" screw was already threaded into the ram. Take it out, put on the cradle and screw it back down. My sincere apologies to the fine person who packed this. All the parts were there. Assemble was easy. Run the ram all the way to the top to fasten the top part of the front cradle to give yourself room to work. Getting those screws started can be a little tricky, Use one of the included hex wrenches or a screw driver to hold the clamp down till you get the screws threaded and it's easy enough. I turned the rest over on it's side when finishing up this step. How does it work? Very well. In fact I had already used another one at the range a few weeks back while helping someone sight in his rifle. I guess that really pushed me into going ahead and buying one. The Lead Sled it fairly heavy and I was checking the sight in of an old (and unfortunately now obsolete) .225 Winchester at 200 and 300 yards, It's a low recoiling rifle and I didn't use additional weights and probably won't for heavier rifles either. I found the adjustments easy and fine with no backlash. I did generally have to reset it somewhat between shots but I've never used a bench rest that didn't require some readjustment between shots. It was very easy to precisely set the crosshairs on the target and the crosshairs stayed in place as I got into final shooting position. After a bit of tweaking the sight in at 200 yds I was able to hit a 4 inch gong at 300 meters (330 yds) with my last two shots so it will hold the rife steady. I did not have any wobble in the front cradle even when elevated. The Caldwell site addresses this saying they have corrected that problem with earlier ones. When I first assembled it I did notice that I had to gently push the ram down when near the bottom but when I had the weight of a rifle in it, I did not have that problem. I did lubricate it and had no problems at all when I took it to the range even without a rife in it, There is a thick recoil absorbing pad in the rear cradle and that effectively makes for a much longer length of pull and I had trouble getting my eye close enough to get a full image in this scope. That pad is not removable. And last I put my rifle in it to clean it. The way it's made, all my rifles are secure in it, not true in other rests I have/had. That's one of the reasons I bought it - not a lot more expensive than some of the plastic vises on the market. I didn't bother with the rubber hold down strap. I expect most will find it of little use. All my rifles, including varmint rifles with broad, flat forends, set below the top of the front cradle so the strap would be above the rifle. I hold the rifle down with my left hand with any bench rest. Yeah it's made in China but it is all steel and is well made. The ability to adjust the distance between the front and back cradles is another reason I bought it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Unit at a FANTASTIC price of $150.00 plus Pro Assembly Tip
*by G***G on November 10, 2025*

SCORE 57% off!!! I am very excited to properly sight in my hunting rifle. I have used these before - but they were borrowed. This one is MINE. This unit is very sturdy, and stable. It will work fine for sighting in. . I like the split rail design, it allows for extended magazines/handgrips. Pro Assembly Hint: Before screwing in the four M5 screws into the Front cradle assembly, turn the Elevation Wheel and raise the Windage Cradle Sub Assembly to the fullest extent, that way, you can put the long end of the allen wrench into the M5 Cap Screw, allowing you to turn them 360 degrees for easier assembly. Also, I tossed some grease onto the bearing/race just because...

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid, well built.
*by A***R on March 18, 2025*

Seems very well built and adjustable for most any civilian late mod long gun. Heavy duty in an all metal construction other than front foregrip rest. Padded soft rubber rear cradle inside and shoulder side is a big plus with added front muzzle hold down strap securing your weapon. Easy to understand instructions was easy assembled if your are mechanically inclined and takes about 15 minutes. It is helpful to raise front cradle adjustment all the way up to allow for space and access to mount front cradle with supplied allen wrench. All parts fit and work well and comes with all tools needed to assemble. Solid construction with heavy duty parts should make for long lasting heavy use. Baffle weight bags recommended especially for larger caliber guns. Accepts rifles with lower extended mags as the slider bars are spaced and separated with flattened space allowing mags to extend down between the slide bars.

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