Rodzilla 5-Axis Top

[jimmymac]

I have been looking at the Rodzilla 5-Axis top with the felt side pads and sand rails for use on my SEB NEO Ratigan. I have a couple concerns, so I am looking for first hand experience both good or bad using this top. This is for BR use. Not concerned with being IBS legal so this is not a rules question. I am concerned with the function of the top and how the gun behaves. Thanks.

 

[Fuj]

Free recoil, I did not have a problem but did have a few unexplained
errant shots on the horizontal. Scratched my head for awhile but it
came down to not trusting anything that is not locked down. I sold
the top, and put my own standard type of top on the T-Rex and
moved on......I was going to just get the IBS top, but not a fan of a
Farley type bag and out to the shop I went......

All about the mental game also......

Never mind the center zip ties. I've been doing a lot of experimenting
with barrel heights in my chassis builds, and will have Protektor make
a center drop bag for me or even an L-bag type. Still working on designs.
It never stops with me and I like simple......

 

[swd]

I bought a Rodzilla with the felt top just before they made it illegal for F Class. It works great. No downside other than it's not legal for a lot of classes.

 

[steelshooter]

I bought a Rodzilla T-Rex with the felt top. Then order the T3bags. Which legal in F Class but not in IBS bench rest. They worked great. I just wanted the T3 bag system.

 

[gmr4]

I feel the 5 Axis is solid. The design allows it to move which is what makes it work so well. The 5 Axis moves as designed and has no slop or play. I see many SEB or other brand rests with the 5 Axis sitting on top. Lastly, this is an item that brings good money should you not like it…

 

[jimmymac]

Thanks for the replies. Any of you guys seeing unwanted vertical with those little bottom bags?

 

[gmr4]

Thanks for the replies. Any of you guys seeing unwanted vertical with those little bottom bags?

Not at all.. I achieved 3” of verticle just yesterday at 1000… made the same hold in the wind.. I was worried about the little bags also but actually they allow less drag.

 

[Fuj]

Not at all.. I achieved 3” of verticle just yesterday at 1000… made the same hold in the wind.. I was worried about the little bags also but actually they allow less drag.

I have to jump in here since I know Jimmy only is focused on the short game
of 100/200/300. When you refer to less drag, the largest problem is bounce
off them tiny bags giving unwanted verticle in his discipline. Rifle weights are
different comparing the two. Are you shooting from a bench, or 22lb F-class.

 

[jimmymac]

Not at all.. I achieved 3” of verticle just yesterday at 1000… made the same hold in the wind.. I was worried about the little bags also but actually they allow less drag.

Thanks for the report. That is useful information.

I have to jump in here since I know Jimmy only is focused on the short game
of 100/200/300. When you refer to less drag, the largest problem is bounce
off them tiny bags giving unwanted verticle in his discipline. Rifle weights are
different comparing the two. Are you shooting from a bench, or 22lb F-class.

Thank you Fuj. I should have mentioned that SR BR is my application and the yardages are as you say. I want to shoot a 10.5 lb, 13.5 lb and a 17 lb gun free recoil as I do now.

What I need to do is find one to shoot from to see if the juice is worth the squeeze.

 

[swd]

I also shoot mostly 1k and have excellent waterline with it. Vertical isn’t an issue. I would recommend stock tape if you don’t already use it. The small bags do put more pressure on a smaller area are more prone to scratching stocks. Shooting F Class and being on the ground with dust may aggravate that too..

 

[gmr4]

I have to jump in here since I know Jimmy only is focused on the short game
of 100/200/300. When you refer to less drag, the largest problem is bounce
off them tiny bags giving unwanted verticle in his discipline. Rifle weights are
different comparing the two. Are you shooting from a bench, or 22lb F-class.

22LB F Class Rifle. Magnum. I dont have much problem with bounce that I know of… it is a totally different game so I cant speak for short game.. I did shoot a 1.9 5 shot group at an 600 yard IBS style match off the bench with my magnum. I am a big fan of Rodzilla.. the service is nearly perfect, the phone is answered and you are treated well. Made in the USA.
I nearly cull a barrel if it wont shoot ion the same hole at 100 …. After break in..

 

[chromatica]

I was running a sandbag on top of my DIY rest but the sand was shifting in between shots on the 20 round F-class strings. Controlling cant was requiring constant attention. I recently bought a 5 Axis Top to replace the leather sandbag. Then I machined u-shaped sleds for the forend of my two target rifles. The sides of the sled contact the side bag high on the left, low on the right, and help to counteract the torque of recoil. This effect is more noticeable on my 7PRCW than on my 6mm. Also, keeping the rifle level has become much easier, and the reticle comes to rest on the bull more often than it did before.

I have noticed an improvement in my waterline at 600. I have yet to put the new rest into play at 1,000. That will happen in a few weeks.