First of all, the T-Rex has a similar footprint to the SEB MAX my rest measures 12.5” wide X 11.25” front to back. However, at just over 21 LBS my rest weighs less than a SEB NEO.
My rest top features the Rodzilla 5-Axis. This innovative new top rotates independently of the base plate so no matter how the rest is set on the line you only need to move your rear bag to pan across the row of targets with no binding of the rifle in the front bag. Also, the sides of the rifle run against vertical Delrin rollers. My bottom sand rails toggle front to back and cannot settle unevenly. You will enjoy consistent friction or breakaway under any condition.
The Joy stick adjusts from 15-1/2” to 21” long, allowing for the correct length whether shooting from a bench or prone. Just loosen a thumb screw and slide the joystick to your desired length and lock it down.
The bridge travels up and down on double sealed ball bearings on 1” hardened shafts. My design utilizes a rack and pinion with an 18” long drive shaft for adjusting the height of the bridge. This system allows you to stay in shooting position and looking through the scope while adjusting the vertical placement of your crosshairs. Precisely dial your vertical to the center of your target while holding the joy stick at the exact height you prefer. ¼ MOA movement is very easy to accomplish with the coarse adjustment of the bridge. There is an adjustable clutch for tension on the vertical adjustments. The drive shaft used for adjusting the bridge utilizes a quick coupling adapter. Once the bridge is adjusted you can engage a lock bolt if desired, or merely remove the drive shaft and set it aside.
The T-Rex has about 70MOA of horizontal movement. This a huge field of view is a great help when shooting in a condition that is switching and you want to take a look at targets on either side. The horizontal/vertical assembly, or X-Y block moves on 6 double sealed ball bearings that travel on hardened shafts for effortless movement. There are a couple thumb screws to add friction if you desire. There is no lubrication or maintenance required on my mechanism.
The optional sand feet are of the bell shaped or Phoenix design with treaded studs locked into the foot so they cannot come unscrewed like other designs. Large scalloped locking knobs tighten against spring washers to keep the threaded studs in tension for stability. The T-Rex comes with a set of regular bench studs, and a set of bench friendly Stabilfeet from Benchrite LLC. (www.benchrite.com)
The weight of your rifle is counter balanced by three externally adjustable thumb screws. Adjustments are made with the rifle setting on the top unlike other rests that have to be disassembled to reach the counter balance adjustments.
The base plate is steel, and powder coated with the bridge made from solid 6061T651 aluminum and hard anodized for a lifetime of service.
A fitted hard case is included. The case is made from tough light-weight polypropylene copolymer. It has a rugged O-ring seal that makes it air and water tight up to 3ft deep. My case utilizes an automatic pressure release valve so that it adjusts to its environment. It is also ATA/TSA ready for airline travel. My T-Rex case is lockable with comfort molded handles and spring-loaded latches. The case has custom cut convoluted open cell foam glued into the lid plus a 1” thick base pad glued into the bottom to lock the base from shifting around. There are two 4” thick, lift out pieces custom cut to secure the rest, feet and tools.
