--- product_id: 38586705 title: "Lead Sled DFT Rifle Shooting Rest with Adjustable Ambidextrous Frame for Recoil Reduction, Sight in, Range and Stability" brand: "caldwell" price: "฿35569" currency: THB in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 category: "Caldwell" url: https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/38586705-lead-sled-dft-rifle-shooting-rest-with-adjustable-ambidextrous-frame store_origin: TH region: Thailand --- # 2.5 in front elevation & windage adjust 24 lbs solid steel frame Recoil absorbing rear cradle Lead Sled DFT Rifle Shooting Rest with Adjustable Ambidextrous Frame for Recoil Reduction, Sight in, Range and Stability **Brand:** caldwell **Price:** ฿35569 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎯 Lock, Load, and Lead with Caldwell’s Ultimate Shooting Rest! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Lead Sled DFT Rifle Shooting Rest with Adjustable Ambidextrous Frame for Recoil Reduction, Sight in, Range and Stability by caldwell - **How much does it cost?** ฿35569 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.th](https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/38586705-lead-sled-dft-rifle-shooting-rest-with-adjustable-ambidextrous-frame) ## 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 - • **Universal Fit:** Dual frame design with 18 inches of length adjustment accommodates virtually any rifle or shotgun size—your all-in-one shooting companion. - • **Damage-Free Grip:** Non-marring skeletonized front rest and rear cradle with no-skid rubber feet ensure your firearm stays secure and pristine after every session. - • **Lifetime Confidence:** Backed by Caldwell’s limited lifetime warranty, this rest is built to perform and last through every sight-in and range day. - • **Precision Stability:** Engineered with a heavy 24-pound steel frame and baffled weight tray supporting up to 100 lbs of lead shot for unmatched recoil reduction and shot consistency. - • **Effortless Adjustments:** Ambidextrous windage and elevation knobs let you fine-tune your aim without removing your rifle—stay locked in and ready to dominate the range. ## Overview The Caldwell Lead Sled DFT 2 is a robust, adjustable rifle shooting rest designed for professional-grade accuracy and recoil reduction. Weighing 24 pounds with a steel frame, it features precise windage and elevation adjustments, a recoil-absorbing rear cradle, and a non-marring grip system. Its versatile dual frame fits most rifles and shotguns, making it an essential tool for serious shooters seeking consistent, repeatable performance. Covered by a limited lifetime warranty, it’s the trusted choice for sighting in and range stability. ## Description The best way to determine the accuracy of your rifle and ammunition by shooting them from a solid bench, with a quality shooting rest. With precise repeatability of shots as your goal, The Caldwell Rock Deluxe Front Rest is the right tool for the job. 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 | #42,593 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #34 in Hunting & Shooting Gun Holders | | Brand Name | Caldwell | | Color | black, green | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (2,760) | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00661120001447 | | Grip Material | Rubber | | Included Components | Lead Sled DFT 2 | | Item Type Name | Lead Sled DFT 2 | | Item Weight | 0.4 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | American Outdoor Brands | | 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 ![Lead Sled DFT 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... ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ one of the best in the industry *by N***I on September 25, 2024* The Caldwell Lead Sled DFT2 shooting rest has a reputation as one of the best in the industry outside of high end bench competition rests. This reputation is well deserved. From my .22lr to my 30-06 it provides a stable, easily adjustable, rest for 100 -1000 yards. IF I was a serious competition shooter, I might go for a higher dollar sled, or perhaps build something myself, but for the average hunter or recreational shooter, it is an excellent choice. While the Sled has an adjustable rear foot that aids with adjusting elevation, my one complaint is that the front feet are fixed, so the sled can not really be adjusted for cant correction if your shooting table is not perfect, but it is not really designed to lock the gun in a single spot like a competition bench sled does. You can still twist the gun in the sled sufficiently to compensate without the gun being so loose as to slip off target during the shot. Still despite this, I stand by my statement that it is one of the best in the industry. That said, the frame can support AR platform rifles or similar, or an HK 91with a 20 round magazine. Both fit without problem, BUT magazines could not be reloaded with the rifle in the sled due to the frame. Neither I, nor any of my shooting buddies have extended magazine bolt action rifles, but I would imagine anything longer than 4 inches below the stock will likewise fit but not be able to change magazines while in the sled. The newer Lead Sled 3, to the best of my knowledge, is not able to be used with long magazines due to the center frame bar. Needless to say a .50bmg Barrett 82 will not fit in the sled :) It may be able to hold some of the larger rifles, it is not really designed for bulky or long precision shooting rifles, but if that is the type of shooting you do regularly, I would wager you have a higher end sled anyway. ## Frequently Bought Together - Caldwell Lead Sled DFT 2 Rifle Shooting Rest with Adjustable Ambidextrous Frame for Recoil Reduction, Sight in, and Stability - Caldwell Lead Sled Weight Bag with Durable Construction and Water Resistance for Outdoor, Range, Shooting and Hunting - Caldwell Stable Table Lite with Weatherproof Tabletop, Ambidextrous Seat and Fully Collapsible Design for Easy Transport and Outdoor Target Shooting --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/38586705-lead-sled-dft-rifle-shooting-rest-with-adjustable-ambidextrous-frame](https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/38586705-lead-sled-dft-rifle-shooting-rest-with-adjustable-ambidextrous-frame) --- *Product available on Desertcart Thailand* *Store origin: TH* *Last updated: 2026-04-25*