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 features the Rodzilla 5-Axis top. 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, keeping the breakaway consistant. Also, the sides of the rifle run against vertical Delrin rollers or felt depending on preference. My bottom sand rails toggle front to back and cannot settle unevenly. You will enjoy consistent friction or breakaway under any condition. You can choose either the adjustable blocks with felt on one side and rollers on the other or our IBS legal top that accepts a new style Farley bag for sanctioned bench rest competition. We offer Edgwood 3” standard, 3” reinforced, and 4” versions in regular Cordura, sold separately on our site
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 bushing on 1” hardened shafts. My design utilizes a rack and pinion with a long drive tool for adjusting the height of the bridge while staying behind the rifle and looking through the scope. This system allows you to stay in shooting position while adjusting the vertical placement of your crosshairs. Precisely dial your vertical to the center of your target with the joy stick at the exact height you prefer. Precise friction free cross hair placement is very easy to accomplish with this design. Also, there is no need to lock the bridge as there is an adjustable clutch to hold the vertical position. The long drive shaft utilizes a T handle on the shooters side and a quick coupling adapter on the rest side. Once adjusted you merely pull back on the drive tool and remove it or just leave it engaged and set it on your shooting mat out of the way.
The range of movement is roughly twice that of any other joystick operated rest. The wider field of view is a great help when shooting in a condition that is switching and you want to look at targets on either side. The horizontal/vertical assembly, or X-Y block moves on 6 double sealed ball bushings 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 can. The included bench studs come with a set of rubber bottomed stabilfeet bases by Benchrite. Locking hand knobs tighten against spring washers to keep the threaded studs in tension for stability.
The weight of your rifle is counter balanced by externally adjustable set screws. Adjustments are made with the rifle setting in 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. Our 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. This case utilizes an automatic pressure release valve so that it adjusts to its environment. It is also ATA/TSA ready for airline travel. This 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. All tools needed for adjustments are included.
