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Unread 05-07-2018, 09:05 PM   #33
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Originally Posted by Bill Murphy View Post
One of my shooting buddies, 83 years old, swears by the lead sled. However, he recently purchased a SAKO .375 and broke the stock at the wrist on his first shot on the lead sled. I have two .375s, a London Rigby and a first year Super Grade Model 70. If I use the lead sled, I will make sure there is some cushioning before I risk a $2000 stick of wood.

The very reason I don't own or use a lead sled. If I were to break the stock on one of my big bore doubles I'd likely turn the rest on myself.
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