Posted by Sebastian Lambang on Dec 22, 2011; 2:41pm
URL: http://oldforum.flyshooter.com.au/SEB-NEO-Coaxial-Front-Rest-tp5037563p5094756.html

Dennis,
Just find this thread....thanks you for your interest in my front rest!

I have 10 NEO shipped to Rob last week, he received the parcels several days ago. Hope you're in his list for these rests.

Re: differences between the NEO & the MAX.
The MAX is larger and heavier. It's "big brother" of the NEO, designed for shooters who shoot Heavy Gun with extra wide stock. The side plates assembly is adjustable from "zero" up to 8 inches wide.
It will come with a standard adjustable counter weight, for smoother operation. It can accept 60 lbs (or so) rifle.
(optional counter weight will be available on request, for instance if the rifle weighs more than 60 lbs).
(optional one piece bag will be available also on request, for instance 5", 6", 7", 8").
The innard parts, etc, resemble the NEO. A combination of horizontal "groove" & "pin" inside will be added to prevent lateral/horizontal movement on the top.
The MAX will weighs approximately 16 kgs +, excluded the counter weight. The standard counter weight will be approx. 3 kgs. Total approx. 19 kgs.
Yes, it's heavy but not too heavy to bring / to transport. It's a reasonable weight... not too heavy/overkill, not too light.
It will pack approx. 13 cm x 25 cm x 43cm when stacked. plus the counter weight.

Will it work fine for Heavy Gun?
Well, many people wondering if a coaxial rest can be used very well (or still smooth) for Heavy Gun. --- I can assure you here that it will / it CAN! --- (even the NEO can, with the use of proper counter balance weight).
Mike Ratigan (USA) & Stuart Elliot (AUS) both agree that my counter balance weight system is the best system to use in a coaxial rest. It gives a uniform tension, at all/any places within the coaxial range motion, whether it's in the very top or very bottom of the range motion.
The only "drawback" is, it gives more weight & space to store. But for Heavy gun?...You know the answer.
If you guys here interested with the MAX rest, Stuart & Annie BRT is the Dealer.
***However please be advised that due to my workloads and the fact that my rests are custom/handmade (which takes a lot of time to built), also that I have to send my rests to over 2 dozens countries, demand exceeds supply etc, and that I work on first come first serve basis, the lead time wouldn't be short.  

The NEO rest have already considered, by many (even from USA top shooters), as the best/finest/smoothest/most good looking coaxial rest in the market, and I'm quite proud with it! --- I will make sure that the MAX, too.

So Dennis, the only drawback of the NEO is the limited 4" wide top's range. Other than that, it's fine & you wouldn't be sorry with it.

Best Wishes,
seb.