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Caldwell Fire Control Front Shooting Rest

Name: Caldwell Fire Control Front Shooting Rest
Brand: Caldwell
Price: 424.95 GBP
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The Caldwell Fire Control Front Shooting Rest is basically Caldwell’s high-end precision front rest built around a “hands-on-the-control-arm” system that lets you aim and adjust the rifle without constantly loosening knobs or shifting your position. It uses a heavy cast base (around 15–18 lb depending on setup) with stainless leveling feet for stability, plus a rigid frame and elevation system that gives very smooth, controlled movement. The standout feature is the Fire Control multi-directional arm, which lets you make continuous windage and elevation adjustments with one hand while keeping your shooting position completely unchanged, making it much easier to stay perfectly aligned through the shot. It also comes with a non-marring front bag system and is designed for benchrest-style precision shooting rather than portability or casual range use.

-Nathan (Technical Advisor)

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Caldwell Fire Control Front Shooting Rest

THE ULTIMATE SHOOTING REST

Caldwell's team of engineers has developed a series of rifle rests that incorporate their new "Fire Control" mechanism. "Fire Control" is an advanced alignment system that allows the shooter continual, one-hand adjustment of downrange crosshair alignment via a multi-directional control arm.

The Fire Control mechanism allows continuous adjustment of the front forend support by manipulating the control arm with your fingertips. Once the coarse adjustments have been made to position the rest, the control arm allows fluid movement for precise crosshair alignment without having to change shooting position to loosen or tighten rest components. The end result is unmatched control of crosshair alignment in a rock solid shooting platform which delivers better accuracy than any existing rest.

Simply move the control arm in any direction to precisely align the crosshairs on your target. The rest will hold the gun perfectly steady at any point with

no additional adjustments.

60 MOA or approximately 5 feet of adjustment at 100 yards.

This revolutionary development allows accuracy and speed previously unavailable in conventional rifle rests. The continuous precision adjustment of Fire Control allows the crosshairs to easily and quickly be manipulated as the shooter maintains a perfectly relaxed shooting position. Fire Control will give you the confidence of knowing your crosshairs will be precisely aligned as the trigger breaks. Providing control right up to the point of trigger break greatly enhances accuracy potential. Rests with fixed adjustment systems require the last micro alignment to come from leaning, pushing or pulling slightly on the gun and or rest, thus greatly limiting accuracy.

Another inherent benefit to the Fire Control rests is ease and speed of realignment after recoil. No more moving the entire rest back into position or loosening knobs and turning screws to realign. With up to 60" of windage and elevation adjustment at 100 yards, getting back on target instantly after recoil from a previous shot is at your fingertips via the control arm.

In addition to the precision alignment mechanism, these rests are built to exacting tolerances and specifications to provide the rock solid performance Caldwell is known for.

Includes:

Stainless Steel Leveling Feet

Forend Stop

Medium Profile Filled Front Bag

3-lobe bag for wide forend rifles

The coarse elevation provides approximately 4" inches of adjustment at the rest. Adjustable tension of the control arm allows for customized resistance pressure via four nylon tipped set screws.

FEATURES

Caldwell Fire Control Front Shooting Rest Features

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION(S)

1. What is the Fire Control rest used for?
It’s used for precision bench shooting, especially zeroing rifles, load testing, and tight group shooting.

2. What makes it different from normal shooting rests?
It lets you adjust aim continuously using a control arm instead of turning knobs or moving the rifle itself.

3. Does it support the rifle directly?
Yes, it uses a front cradle with a non-marring bag system to support the rifle securely.

4. How heavy is it?
Around 15–18 lb depending on configuration, making it very stable on a bench.

5. Does it adjust windage and elevation?
Yes, it offers continuous adjustment in both directions via the Fire Control arm system.

6. Is it better than sandbags?
Yes for precision shooting, because it removes a lot of human movement and gives repeatable, fine control.

7. Can it be used with AR-style rifles?
Yes, it works with most rifle types, including AR platforms, but it’s most often used with bolt-action setups.

8. Is it portable?
Not really—it’s heavy and designed as a fixed benchrest tool rather than something you carry around often.

9. Does it damage the rifle?
No, the contact points are designed to be non-marring and safe for firearm finishes.

10. What’s the main downside?
It’s expensive and bulky, and it’s overkill for casual shooting or quick range sessions.

DELIVERY & RETURNS

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Free Postage On Orders Over £150 – Please be aware that heavy orders and bulky items are exempt from the free delivery offer.

Our aim is to ensure that your order arrives with you as soon as possible and in the safest, most cost-effective means.

Shipping charges may be subject to additional surcharges if out of area or over weight restrictions.

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We use DPD, Royal Mail, TNT, and UPS courier services for all our UK and international orders. Once your order is dispatched, you will receive an email with your unique tracking number.

In-Store Items

These are items we have in stock and aim to dispatch within 1–2 working days. During busy periods, this may be delayed slightly. If you'd prefer to collect your item in person, please contact us in advance to arrange. Collection orders must be paid for beforehand.

Pre-Order Items

Pre-order items are typically out-of-stock or in limited supply. Purchasing a pre-order secures your item, and it will be dispatched within 24 hours of restock where possible. Check the product page for estimated restock dates. These dates may change, so staying in touch is advised.

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If you need assistance, call us at +44 (0)1803 611895 (Optics Warehouse) or email [email protected].

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