--- product_id: 38586705 title: "Caldwell Lead Sled DFT Shooting Rest, Dual Frame Technology" brand: "caldwell" price: "701469CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/38586705-caldwell-lead-sled-dft-shooting-rest-dual-frame-technology store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Supports up to 100 lbs weight Precision elevation & windage 95% recoil reduction Caldwell Lead Sled DFT Shooting Rest, Dual Frame Technology **Brand:** caldwell **Price:** 701469CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎯 Lock, Load, and Lead with Unmatched Stability! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Caldwell Lead Sled DFT Shooting Rest, Dual Frame Technology by caldwell - **How much does it cost?** 701469CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/38586705-caldwell-lead-sled-dft-shooting-rest-dual-frame-technology) ## 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 - • **Built to Last:** All-steel frame with non-marring pads protects your firearm’s finish while delivering a lifetime of reliable performance. - • **Recoil Mastery:** Dual Frame Technology slashes recoil by up to 95%, keeping your shots razor-sharp and fatigue-free. - • **Pinpoint Precision:** Benchrest-style front rest with micro-elevation and windage adjustments lets you zero in with surgical accuracy. - • **Universal Fit Flex:** 18.5" length adjustment fits virtually any rifle or shotgun, including lever actions and ARs with detachable mags. - • **Rock-Solid Stability:** Integrated weight tray supports heavy Lead Sled bags for unmatched steadiness during every shot. ## Overview The Caldwell Lead Sled DFT Shooting Rest features Dual Frame Technology that reduces recoil by up to 95%, providing a precision shooting platform with micro-adjustable elevation and windage. Its universal fit accommodates nearly any rifle or shotgun with 18.5" length adjustment, while the integrated weight tray enhances stability by supporting up to 100 lbs of weight bags. Constructed from durable steel with protective non-marring pads, it ensures firearm safety and long-lasting performance, making it a top choice for serious shooters aiming for consistent accuracy and comfort. ## 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. Whether you're sighting in a new scope, practicing for competition, or just want a more comfortable day at the range, the DFT 2 gives you a rock-solid platform designed to handle it all. Offering up to 18.5" of length adjustment, the DFT 2 fits virtually any rifle or shotgun. The non-marring rear cradle and front rest cusion firearms for perfect seating without scratching or wearing down finishes. Dial in your aim with micro-precision rear elevation and front elevation and windage adjustments. Stay put shot and shot with recoil-reducing rear cradle and rubber-tipped feet that grip surfaces for no-skid stability. Weighing just 24 pounds with an all-steel frame, the DFT 2 is built to handle heavy recoil at the bench or in the field. 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 Purchase! - My recent Caldwell Lead Sled DFT2 is the result of a need to have both a stable, reliable base to sight in scopes and to provide a stable rest for long range precision shooting. The DFT2 is essentially cradles your rifle and now with a dual frame slide, elongated magazines, as in an AR fit nicely fit and can be moved in and out unlike the DFT and Plus models, eliminating tilting the rifle move magazines. Though I don’t have any, it also accepts lever action rifles as well. Essentially composed of a padded, non marring stock rest with a front cradle that is both elevation and windage adjustable, the DFT2 allows for 16 ½ inches of forward/backward lockable (via cam levers), movement of that cradle to accommodate your rifle. Adjustments are effected by a heavy duty wheel, capable of up to 2 ½” of height adjustment and a fingertip windage knurled knob…quite ergonomic. Additional height settings can be achieved with a rear foot micro adjustment, which can translate to 11 feet at 100 yards adjustability, (the front two are stable.) The padded stock rest should fit most rifles and coupled with both inside and padded outer shoulder pads reduce recoil by up to 95% according to Caldwell. A fellow shooter at the range was using a DFT2 to rest his slug gun on and he found it greatly eliminated most of his felt recoil without the recommended weight bags in the ample baffle tray, which can add up to 100 lbs. if filled with shot. I did the tray move a little but the DFT2 was indeed effective. At the range I was able to both zero in my scopes and dial them in to a point at 50 yards where my groups on an AR were within 2.5 inches with a number of bulls eyes while also sighting in a .22 plinker again with great results, which made for a productive day at the range. All tolled, I find the Caldwell Lead Sled DFT2 a worthwhile purchase for the aforementioned reasons as well as coming in handy when working or cleaning your weapon. Given its structural viability, it will likely be around longer than you are! ## Features - Recoil Reducing: Dual Frame Technology (DFT) delivers recoil mitigation up to 95%, allowing users to maintain shot placement with a precision shooting platform - Protective: Non-marring rear cradle with recoil-reducing pad and skeletonized front rest cushion firearms for perfect seating without scratching or damaging surfaces - Precision Elevation Adjustment: Featuring benchrest style front rest with precise elevation and windage adjustments and rear micro-elevation adjustment to accommodate various shooting angles and positions - Weight Tray: Integrated weight tray adds extra stability by holding Lead Sled Weight Bags and Reservoir Bags - Universal Fit: Dual frame allows for 18.5" of length adjustment to fit almost any firearm and provide clearance for lever actions and detachable magazines ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B01NCLR2L0 | | Best Sellers Rank | #45,262 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #439 in Gun Parts & Accessories | | Brand | Caldwell | | Brand Name | Caldwell | | Color | black, green | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 2,816 Reviews | | 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 kg | | Manufacturer | American Outdoor Brands | | Manufacturer Part Number | 336677 | | Material | Aluminum | | Material Type | Aluminum | | Maximum Height | 12.75 inches | | Minimum Height | 12.75 inches | | Model Number | 336677 | | Number of Items | 1 | | UPC | 661120001447 343538167242 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Warranty Description | Limited Lifetime Warranty | | Weight Capacity Maximum | 100 pounds | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Caldwell - **Color:** black, green - **Item Weight:** 0.4 kg - **Material:** Aluminum - **Maximum Height:** 12.75 inches ## Images ![Caldwell Lead Sled DFT Shooting Rest, Dual Frame Technology - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Yl83rqISL.jpg) ![Caldwell Lead Sled DFT Shooting Rest, Dual Frame Technology - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51KHAcdG-fL.jpg) ![Caldwell Lead Sled DFT Shooting Rest, Dual Frame Technology - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61nWsF9lY3L.jpg) ![Caldwell Lead Sled DFT Shooting Rest, Dual Frame Technology - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71oXTw-xN4L.jpg) ![Caldwell Lead Sled DFT Shooting Rest, Dual Frame Technology - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61jg9Mb-ljL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** 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 Purchase! *by P***Z on June 19, 2017* My recent Caldwell Lead Sled DFT2 is the result of a need to have both a stable, reliable base to sight in scopes and to provide a stable rest for long range precision shooting. The DFT2 is essentially cradles your rifle and now with a dual frame slide, elongated magazines, as in an AR fit nicely fit and can be moved in and out unlike the DFT and Plus models, eliminating tilting the rifle move magazines. Though I don’t have any, it also accepts lever action rifles as well. Essentially composed of a padded, non marring stock rest with a front cradle that is both elevation and windage adjustable, the DFT2 allows for 16 ½ inches of forward/backward lockable (via cam levers), movement of that cradle to accommodate your rifle. Adjustments are effected by a heavy duty wheel, capable of up to 2 ½” of height adjustment and a fingertip windage knurled knob…quite ergonomic. Additional height settings can be achieved with a rear foot micro adjustment, which can translate to 11 feet at 100 yards adjustability, (the front two are stable.) The padded stock rest should fit most rifles and coupled with both inside and padded outer shoulder pads reduce recoil by up to 95% according to Caldwell. A fellow shooter at the range was using a DFT2 to rest his slug gun on and he found it greatly eliminated most of his felt recoil without the recommended weight bags in the ample baffle tray, which can add up to 100 lbs. if filled with shot. I did the tray move a little but the DFT2 was indeed effective. At the range I was able to both zero in my scopes and dial them in to a point at 50 yards where my groups on an AR were within 2.5 inches with a number of bulls eyes while also sighting in a .22 plinker again with great results, which made for a productive day at the range. All tolled, I find the Caldwell Lead Sled DFT2 a worthwhile purchase for the aforementioned reasons as well as coming in handy when working or cleaning your weapon. Given its structural viability, it will likely be around longer than you are! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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.sn/products/38586705-caldwell-lead-sled-dft-shooting-rest-dual-frame-technology](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/38586705-caldwell-lead-sled-dft-shooting-rest-dual-frame-technology) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-08-14*