Protektor #1C Cordura Small Owl Ear Front Bag Unfilled Bench Rest Support
Cordura top for smooth tracking – front rest bag for sporter rifles
- Cordura top for smooth recoil tracking
- Owl ear design for controlled alignment
- Designed for mechanical front rests
- Suede base for improved grip on rest
- Tie-down points for added stability
- Unfilled – customise to suit
- Made in USA
The Protektor Model #1C Cordura Small Owl Ear Front Bag is a precision front support designed for use with mechanical rests, offering smooth tracking and consistent positioning for sporter-style rifle forends.
This version features a Cordura upper, allowing the rifle to slide more freely during recoil, improving shot-to-shot consistency. The suede leather base helps keep the bag stable on the rest, while tie-down tabs allow secure positioning where needed.
Supplied unfilled, it allows you to customise weight and firmness to match your setup.
Best suited for:
- Bench shooting and zeroing
- Mechanical front rest setups
- Hunting and sporter rifle forends
- Shooters wanting smoother recoil tracking
When/why to get it?
- preferred where free recoil movement is important
- more forgiving than leather for tracking
- widely used in both general and precision setups
Why Choose Cordura (#1C) vs Leather (#1)?
- Cordura (#1C):
- smoother tracking
- better for recoil movement
- less friction
- Leather (#1):
- more grip
- slightly more “locked-in” feel
- Brand: Protektor Model
- Model: #1C (Cordura Small Owl Ear)
- Type: Front rest bag for use on mechanical rests
- Filling: Unfilled
- Material: Cordura upper + leather base
Dimensions
- Base: 2¼" W × 5¾" L × 1" H / 5.7 × 14.6 × 2.5 cm
- Ear spacing: ~1.5" – 1.75" (3.8 – 4.4 cm)
- Cordura top for smooth recoil tracking
- Owl ear design for controlled alignment
- Designed for mechanical front rests
- Suede base for improved grip on rest
- Tie-down points for added stability
- Unfilled – customise to suit
- Made in USA
Q: Is this bag supplied filled?
A: No. The #1C is supplied unfilled so you can choose your preferred fill material and firmness.
Q: What is the benefit of the Cordura material?
A: Cordura provides a smoother surface, allowing the rifle to slide more freely during recoil, which helps improve consistency and tracking.
Q: What rifles is this best suited for?
A: It is designed for sporter-style rifle forends and works well with most hunting and general-purpose rifles.
Q: Will this fit my rest?
A: Yes. It is designed for use with most mechanical front rests.
Q: What can I fill it with?
A: Common options include sand or fine media. Heavier fill improves stability, while lighter fill makes it easier to reposition.
Q: How does it compare to a leather front bag?
A: Cordura offers smoother movement and tracking, while leather provides more grip and resistance.
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