Protektor #5 Medium Owl Ear Straddle Front Bag Unfilled Shooting Support
Straddle design for ledges & field use – stable front support bag
- Straddle design for use on ledges, posts and field positions
- Medium owl ear spacing for sporter + varmint forends
- Dual side bags for added stability on wider surfaces
- Premium top grain leather construction
- Unfilled – customise to suit
- Versatile front support for both bench and field use
- Made in USA
Please Note - This bag is delivered unfilled.
The Protektor Model #5 Medium Owl Ear Straddle Bag is a specialist front support designed for situations where a standard rest isn’t practical, offering stable support across surfaces like window ledges, fence posts or shooting positions in the field.
Based on the #2 medium owl ear design, it features additional side support bags, allowing it to “straddle” wider surfaces for a secure, stable shooting platform.
With medium ear spacing (~2"–2.5"), it supports both sporter and varmint-style forends, while the leather construction provides durability and grip.
Supplied unfilled, allowing you to customise weight and firmness.
Best suited for:
- Field shooting positions (window ledge, fence, vehicle support)
- Hunting setups where no bench is available
- Bench shooting where extra stability is needed
- Shooters wanting a dual-purpose front support
Real-world positioning:
- designed specifically for non-standard shooting surfaces
- more stable than standard front bags in field conditions
- widely used in hide/blind setups
Compared to standard front bags:
- Standard (#1/#2/#3): for mechanical rests
- #5 Straddle: for ledges, posts, field use
Key benefit:
- creates a stable shooting platform where a rest cannot be used
- Brand: Protektor Model
- Model: #5 (Medium Owl Ear Straddle)
- Type: Front support bag
- Filling: Unfilled
- Material: Top grain leather
Dimensions
- Ear spacing: ~2" – 2.5" (5.1 – 6.4 cm)
- Side support bags: ~5" × 4¼" (12.7 × 10.8 cm)
- Straddle design for use on ledges, posts and field positions
- Medium owl ear spacing for sporter + varmint forends
- Dual side bags for added stability on wider surfaces
- Premium top grain leather construction
- Unfilled – customise to suit
- Versatile front support for both bench and field use
- 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 makes this a “straddle” bag?
A: It has additional side bags that allow it to sit securely over surfaces like window ledges, fence posts or similar supports.
Q: What rifles is this best suited for?
A: It works with both sporter and varmint-style forends due to its medium ear spacing.
Q: Can it be used on a standard rest?
A: Yes, but it is primarily designed for field use where a standard rest is not available.
Q: What can I fill it with?
A: Common options include sand or fine media. Heavier fill improves stability, especially for field positions.
Q: Is this suitable for bench shooting?
A: It can be used on a bench, but standard front bags are usually preferred for dedicated bench setups.
Q: When should I choose this over a normal front bag?
A: Choose the straddle bag when shooting from ledges, posts or field positions where a flat rest is not available.
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