I bought a lead sled this year for use at the range. Money well spend in my opinion for several reasons. I am not a very big dude, weighing in at 160lbs, but I am not afraid to shoot a big bore weapon at an animal because I believe that a little overkill is better than wounding an animal and letting it suffer. That's just my opinion though, and do not judge anybody by what they hunt with. I have found that I can spend a lot more time shooting now without getting spider web bruising in my shoulder. I also know that the gun is hitting true and I am not flinching when pulling the trigger. I have been having a lot of fun shooting several different kinds of ammo out of .22-250 and my 7mm. I do know that my 12ga slug gun kicks pretty good, and that 3 1/2 in. magnum turkey load through and extra full choke will kick like a mule, but I don't notice the recoil when I shoot at an animal.