What are the best weight bags to use with Caldwell The Lead Sled DFT? I heard the Caldwell large bags with 25lbs of lead shot won't fit properly.
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I purchased a Caldwell bag but don't use itfor the reason that you mention . I found that a 25lb bag of lead shot (as purchased from a reloading supply store) works well. Since there is not quite enough room for two bags (50 lbs) of shot, I use 1 1/2. The shot bags themselves are thin and strong and conform well to the area that holds the weight.
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You can fit two bags on the tray... I've been using sand in my 25lb bags , you can aIso hang two bags in the back lower bar or put all four on tray but they will over hang
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That's true the shot bags are a bit of a struggle to handle and set up, also, as provided, they tear and have to be repaired with mylar tape. But all this is still easier than piling on other shapes of weight bags.OBTW, don't fill the bags tight.Side note: My complaint with the whole Lead Sled line is that they have to be re-positioned after each shot. Recently my gun club's range bought a Hyskor rifle rest. It has a recoil dampening system like an artillery piece and only needs a little touchup between shots. Kind of pricey though.
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I used SA Sports Ambush Crossbow 150lb draw. I am a novice hunter. These arrows did the job for me. They survived over a dozen shots target/sighting in and even the 6-7'' pine tree trunk that it hit after passing through my first deer ever last month.
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The maximum carry weight has nothing to do with the Thule bag, it is solely a function of your roof construction. If you do not have any stiffening rails (often associated with a factory roof rack) you can be sure that less than 100 lbs will probably collapse your car roof, maybe even less than 50 lbs. The Thule bag is intended to be used with a factory roof rack. So, if you have a factory roof rack refer to your owner's manual, you may find guidance there.
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I often use my Stable Table with my Caldwell Lead Sled. The table top is 30" long, and my Lead Sled only needs 20". I use a bag of tow chain in place of the sandbags, but weight is about the same. The table is very strong, and sturdy. It feels like it would support additional weight without any problem. I also recommend the carry bag to help keep it all together.
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I am using my ultra light carry bag. I have to tie the bottom straps but it works fine. I am going to go to my Ping carry bag but I am just to lazy to dig it out of the basement. I think you could use whatever bag you want.
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I have not used the CTK as a gun rest but I have seen video that shows it being used without bags. I am sure it would further reduce recoil if sandbags are used. The CTK is a well-designed and solid gun vise that also works as a shooting rest. The lead sled is a shooting rest. If you are looking to do maintenance, site scopes and on occasion use it as rest this is a great piece of equipment.
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I put my bushmaster with a 30rd. clip in my lead sled and it hit the bottom support. It will not sit in the sled as it should with a 30 rd. clip. I bought 2- 10 round clips to solve the problem
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Sorry for the late response. The magazine is not so much the problem but if you have accessories such as thinker than stock hand grip, vertical hand grip, and thick front fore arms. I can tell you that for the price I haven't owned much that is as solid and as high quality as this sled, things will have to be adjusted or take off to sight in using this. One more thing, the magazine fits the two tubes fine BUT it will hit the weight bags underneath. Personally I plan to buy one mag that is 10 round, remove the vertical grip, sight it in the way I want and replace everything that I removed.
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LOL! good luck!! I use an old Army duffel bag.Holds stakes and footprint too.Happy Trails!
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We have five GeoPuzzles, most from Amazon. We never had a piece missing. One of the puzzles from Amazon (I think Asia) buckles but is usable. The others are flawless. I don't know what Vermont Sled is. Barnes and Nobles carries some of these and gives an educators' discount (good for homeschoolers). Amazon is fast and reliable.
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I weight 250 with my hunting gear probably close to 270. I think the harness xl hold up to 280 I think. the harness did feel good on me hunting and I think it would have easly held me. A lot better than the harness that come with the stands. Think they are rated for one fall.
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I use 25 lbs on each side and the recoil from a 7mm winchester short mag does not move the bench. I would guess that two 20 lb weights would probably do As well as the 25's.
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I found that these have the best wooden handles you can buy, period. However, I could not get the straps to hold my weight reliably at 240. I purchased some straps from an auto parts store and switch between those and loops from a climbing gear store to use the rings. I also recommend the book "Overcoming Gravity" for proper technique and regimen. Good Luck! :D
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I saw your question and had to do my best to give you a good honest answer. I took a 25lb bag of lead shot and placed it on the Handy Caddy. I moved it back and forth 10 to 15 times and it rolled flawlessly. There was some force needed to roll it, but it was rolling 25lbs, so to answer your question it will roll 25lbs so 17lbs should be a lot easier. Hope this helps
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I have 4 pistols, 12 mags loaded small ammo can loaded, 2 sets eyes & ears, small flashlight, gun lube spotting scope and plenty of room left.My bag weighs about 25 lbs. I usually use the shoulder strap to carry any distance. Read my review under cocomo Joe, Love my bag but it is big :)
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Which one? The large is out of stock, the medium has no place for a tripod. This comes with a fairly nice strapped bag itself, and will attach to any bag with a couple of nylon straps available with about a 10-14" spread. In my experience, using a lot of different bags and tripods, there really is NO tripod and bag that work better strapped together than they do apart. Even at 3 lbs, on the back or front it causes imbalance (and pain), on top it blocks handles and openings (AND makes the bag tip over), and on the sides or bottom it keeps you from being able to stand the bag up when not carrying it. Both items work much better alone than either one will together IMHO YMMV but I've tried a lot of combinations to arrive at that conclusion.
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I've shot both weights from this pistol - they go at least 200 feet but then the .12g curve up while the .2g go straight(ish). Don't use anything <12g or >25g