Protektor #3 Wide Owl Ear Front Bag Unfilled Bench Rest Support Bag Leather
Wide ear spacing for flat forends – maximum front support & stability
- Wide owl ear design for flat/wide forends (~3")
- Designed for mechanical front rests
- Premium top grain leather construction
- Suede base for grip and stability
- Tie-down points for secure positioning
- Unfilled – customise to suit
- Made in USA
Please Note - This bag is delivered unfilled.
The Protektor Model #3 Wide Owl Ear Front Bag is designed for shooters using wide, flat forends, providing maximum contact and stability when used with a mechanical front rest.
With wide ear spacing (~2¾"–3"), it properly supports larger rifle stocks, helping maintain alignment and improve shot-to-shot consistency. This makes it a preferred choice for varmint, target and flat-bottom stock designs.
Constructed from top grain leather, it offers excellent grip and durability, keeping the rifle stable while allowing controlled movement. Supplied unfilled, so you can customise the weight and firmness to suit your setup.
Best suited for:
- Bench shooting and zeroing
- Mechanical front rest setups
- Varmint and flat-bottom rifle stocks
- Shooters needing maximum front-end stability
Why/When choose number 3 Owl?
Compared to other front bags:
- #1 Small: narrow sporter stocks
- #2 Medium: general use
- #3 Wide: flat/varmint stocks (maximum support)
Key benefit:
- better contact = improved stability and consistency
- Brand: Protektor Model
- Model: #3 (Wide Owl Ear)
- Type: Front rest bag
- Filling: Unfilled
- Material: Top grain leather
Dimensions
- Base: 2¼" W × 5¾" L × 1" H / 5.7 × 14.6 × 2.5 cm
- Ear spacing: ~2¾" – 3" (7.0 – 7.6 cm)
- Wide owl ear design for flat/wide forends (~3")
- Designed for mechanical front rests
- Premium top grain leather construction
- Suede base for grip and stability
- Tie-down points for secure positioning
- Unfilled – customise to suit
- Made in USA
Q: Is this bag supplied filled?
A: No. This version is supplied unfilled so you can customise the weight and firmness.
Q: What rifles is this best suited for?
A: It is designed for rifles with wide, flat forends (around 3"), such as varmint and target-style stocks.
Q: What is the benefit of the wider ear spacing?
A: The wider spacing provides better support and contact for flat forends, improving stability and consistency.
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 allows easier adjustment.
Q: How does it compare to the #2 medium bag?
A: The #3 is wider and better suited to flat forends, while the #2 is more versatile across different stock shapes.
Q: Is it suitable for precision shooting?
A: Yes. It is commonly used for precision and bench shooting where stability is critical.
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