Reviews - Page 3 - Caldwell Rock BR Competition Front Shooting Rest w/ Three-Lobe Bag 440907 Reviews - DL-SY-440907

Author: Ken T (verified customer) from Tacoma,Wa on Jun 2, 2011
Pros:  Well made and easy to set up.Very stable
Cons:  None
Would recommend:  yes

Ken T wrote:

Works well shooting 50 ft airgun bench rest with 25 bull target.

Author: Kevin from Banning, Ca. on Feb 26, 2011
Pros:  Easy setup, made with good materials
Cons:  Horzontal adjustment isn't that great
Would recommend:  yes

Kevin wrote:

The first thing I did once I opened the box of the Caldwell Rock BR shooting rest was oil all the threaded areas that get used for adjustments before I tried it because they were all dry. I also oiled the bearings for the large diameter rotating wheel as well. The rest is made with good materials and has nice adjustments for elevation. One thing I did notice was that it's sits pretty high and I had to add an inch thick board under the Caldwell Deluxe universal rear shooting bag (P/N 226645) to shoot a target that was near the ground at 25 yards. When your target is out farther then that, the rear shooting bag can be used by its self. One bad thing about this rest is the horizontal adjustment isn't that smooth. After trying the horizontal adjustment a few times, I found myself moving the rear of the gun for the horizontal adjustments which seemed to work just fine. Overall, I think it's a good product.

Author: ammojoe (verified customer) , Avid Shooter, from KS on Feb 10, 2011
Pros:  Nice and steady, heavy duty
Cons:  poor service
Would recommend:  yes

ammojoe wrote:

I bought this a few months back from OP. Assembled it and found it was missing a part. I called the Manufacturer several times and just got a voice mail box. Finally left a message and they called me back a few weeks later and sent me the part within 4 days. I guess that was good but it was annoying that they would not answer their calls.. Also, I had the wobble issue that others talked about but using locktite on the bottom and re-tightening the screws helped this. Now it is rock solid and works well for most of my guns. I just wish I would have gotten the taller rear bag. Despite the issues I would say this is a good value for the money. Safe shooting!

Author: Papa (verified customer) , Target and varmint shooter., from Cincinnati Ohio on Feb 7, 2011
Pros:  Price, ease of setup
Cons:  it does not adjust hright as smoothly as expected meaning added time to acquire target, needs a less abrasive forend bag, could make fine adjustments smoother
Would recommend:  yes

Papa wrote:

Overall this is an excellent price for a benchrest front rest. It is less than half the cost of any of the custom rests and is certain;y adequate for sighting in when adjusting a new riflescope.

Author: lacroix (verified customer) , Member of NMLRA Target shooter, from Grand Bay-Westfield NB on Aug 20, 2010
Pros:  Does everything I need
Cons:  none
Would recommend:  yes

lacroix wrote:

The Rock has improved Benchrest Targets Very solid Platform and best I have used Would Buy again

Author: Clint (verified customer) from Port Matilda, PA on Jun 29, 2010
Pros:  Heavy, stable, fully adjustable
Cons:  Horizontal adjustment backlash of one full turn
Would recommend:  yes

Clint wrote:

Great rest, a pleasure to use. However, one of the metal plates that secures the bag to the frame had the holes drilled in the wrong location; I had to relocate the hole in order to attach it. Not a big problem but it raises a concern about workmanship.

Author: Walt (verified customer) from Brush Prairie WA on May 20, 2010
Pros:  smooth action
Would recommend:  yes

Walt wrote:

should have saved my money and bought this the first time around.

Author: Toolman19 (verified customer) , Gun and Tool Lover, from Salem OR on Apr 17, 2010
Pros:  Heavy, Stable, Easy Adjusted
Cons:  None
Would recommend:  yes

Toolman19 wrote:

This rest is easy to set-up, stable, heavy, and easy to adjust you point of impact. All in all a great rest.

Author: Greg (verified customer) , Recreational benchrest shooter, from Olympia, WA on Mar 28, 2010
Pros:  Solid stand with smooth, ball bearing elevation control
Cons:  No sight level as depicted
Would recommend:  yes

Greg wrote:

PRO: This stand is extremely sturdy and solid. Works well with both my .308 and .338, especially long distance shots with high magnification. Elevation wheel has ball bearings underneath that ease elevation changes, even with my 16lb .338 on it. CON: The picture on the page (and including the manufacturer's web site) depicts a bubble level for leveling the rest during set up. Do not know if this was a discontinued item, but it is no longer included on the rest.

Author: Franke (verified customer) from Centralia WA on Mar 6, 2010
Pros:  adjustable for elevation and windage
Cons:  bags are not leather, 3 lobe bag is not filled
Would recommend:  yes

Franke wrote:

The 3 lobe bag should come filled, or least a package of silica sand should be included. It would also be nice if the bags were leather. That said, this is a great piece of equipment. I like that it is adjustable for both windage and elevation.