Rifle not sighted in after coming off lead sled?

[IggyBcool]

Has anyone had an issue of sighting a gun in on the sled, but when you shoot it out of the sled, it’s not remotely close?

[Frog4aday]

Yes. The recoil movement is different sled vs shoulder. Plus the sleds are notoriously hard on optics. Try sighting in w/o the sled & if scope still adjusts accurately & groups are still good, your optic survived the 'sled experience' (yay!) If not...that's a bummer

[Alleycat72]

Of course. Horrible tool. Only way it works is if you only shoot the rifle with it strapped on 100% of the time.

[RED333]

I agree 100%, shooting off a sled that takes the recoil the scope will be off a bit, let the rifle rest in to your shoulder when you sight it in.

[Johnny Rotten]

1 hour ago, RED333 said:

I agree 100%, shooting off a sled that takes the recoil the scope will be off a bit, let the rifle rest in to your shoulder when you sight it in.

alright I give what is you avatar about.. fauci moving the goalpost for TG?

[Omega]

I use a sled, and so far no issues, but I don't strap it down, it just rests on the sled, and after I'm zeroed, I confirm on a bag.

[RED333]

8 hours ago, Johnny Rotten said:

alright I give what is you avatar about.. fauci moving the goalpost for TG?

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Edited November 20, 2021 by RED333
Because I can

[JustEd]

Haven't had any issues with several rifles sighted in.  In fact it is my go to for initial sight in as can use less ammo getting poi to match pop.  Now when someone else shoots a scoped rifle I have sighted in have noticed they will be a bit off sometimes.  A friend of mine shoots to the left with a scope, not sure why.  

[Grunt67]

I've never had that issue with my sled, but as Omega said, I don't strap it done. It rests natural in the cradles.

[Johnny reb]

On 11/19/2021 at 3:12 PM, IggyBcool said:

Has anyone had an issue of sighting a gun in on the sled, but when you shoot it out of the sled, it’s not remotely close?

What kind of difference are you talking about? That information is needed to give the best answer.

[Nikiski Dave]

No problems with using my sled the last 10 or so years. I have never strapped a rifle down in it. I tend to shoot pretty loose with my left hand resting on the middle of the scope.