The CALDWELL Lead Sled FCX Fire Control X-Treme (FCX) is a benchrest-style shooting platform that combines a recoil-reducing weight system with a precision control mechanism. It is designed to capture and transfer recoil energy into a weight tray while the Fire Control mechanism provides fine, joystick-style crosshair alignment. The rest offers a protective contoured rear support to preserve stock finish and includes a custom-fit unfilled weight bag for user-supplied shot or sand. Construction uses a cast aluminum frame with steel tube components for durability.
Key Specifications
- The rest reduces felt recoil by up to 95 percent through its Lead Sled weight-transfer design.
- The system provides fast, precise crosshair alignment via the Fire Control joystick-style control arm.
- The package includes a custom-fit unfilled weight bag (user to add lead shot or sand).
- The rest uses machined gears and racks for smooth windage and elevation adjustment.
- The rest offers 4 inches of coarse elevation adjustment at the rest.
- At 100 yards the control arm provides approximately 5 feet of on-target adjustment.
- The overall shooting rest length is adjustable to accommodate a range of rifles and configurations.
- The rear support is contoured to protect the gunstock’s finish during use.
- Frame material is composed of cast aluminum and steel tubes for stability and durability.
- The finish/appearance is listed as green/black.
The Lead Sled FCX blends recoil mitigation and precise alignment in a single, rugged platform for range work, load development, or precision practice. Its user-fill weight bag and adjustable geometry make it a practical option for shooters seeking a stable, repeatable rest that emphasizes smooth control and stock protection.









