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I have a #13 Protektor rear bag. It is not tall enough. Does NBRSA & IBS allow rubber to be glued to the bottom of the bag to get rid of the pot belly bottom & add heigth
russell m
 
russell m said:
I have a #13 Protektor rear bag. It is not tall enough. Does NBRSA & IBS allow rubber to be glued to the bottom of the bag to get rid of the pot belly bottom & add heigth
russell m
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Russell, the last thing you want to do is glue a rubber spacer to the bottom of your bag. Sinclair sells a leather stabilizer developed by the late Skip Otto that works well for this purpose. Mike Ratigan calls them, "Prairie Dog Life rafts." :D I think that would be your best bet.

Something to remember,,, If there is any way you can lower the front of your rifle rather than raising the rear you will be better off. Keeping everything as close to the bench as possible reduces the tendency to rock.

Hope this helps

Gene Beggs
 
GENE I understand what you are saying. BUt my rear bag is to short. I have to either raise the rear bag or buy another one or buy a donut from Sinclairs. If I can legally add something to my rear bag I can use the money else where. I was going to glue 5/8 plywhood to the bottom. But was told that is not legal. I know the bag isnt that much but it all adds up. If I dont find little things to keep the cost down I may as well hang it up. I refuse to do that!!!!!!!
russell m
 
Russell.
The anwser is yes.suggest you attach any spacers with velcro,It works.
Chuck
 
russell m said:
GENE I understand what you are saying. BUt my rear bag is to short. I have to either raise the rear bag or buy another one or buy a donut from Sinclairs. If I can legally add something to my rear bag I can use the money else where. I was going to glue 5/8 plywhood to the bottom. But was told that is not legal. I know the bag isnt that much but it all adds up. If I dont find little things to keep the cost down I may as well hang it up. I refuse to do that!!!!!!!
russell m
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If you need to keep costs down to the point where a donut bag isn't in the budget, you ought to get....creative & busy. I doubt you would have too much trouble making some sort of donut bag yourself. Don't attach anything to the bag, but instead come up with a way to space the outside edges up with a seperate gadget. If you are handy, creative, and have some time, your imagination is the only limiting factor to what you could save.

-Dave-:)
 
Russell:

I tried Skip Otto's Bag Stabilizer on my Protektor #13B and found the Stabilizer was too small and returned it. I recommend you measure the bottom of your bag first, then call Sinclair, to verify that it will fit. Based on what I received it appears it was designed for the older, smaller bags of yesteryear with the thin leather bottom, unlike the bags you find today with the thick, heavy leather bottom.

Also, try calling Tru-Kote Precision Products in Virginia, the maker of the SUPERFEET front rest bases. Their # is 864-884-0155. If I remember correctly they make what you're looking for. I believe they have a product that can be stacked to obtain three different heights.
 
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I did make a donut out of an old sand bag from my local gun range. I cut it down & then sewed it up & filled it with sand. I am trying to get away from having to carry the donut & a piece of 1/2 plywood that I cut to correct shape & put skate board tape on the bottom of it. Thanks for all the help everyone. This is exactly what I need. I dont expect to knock down the Barn Doors I just want to Shoot & have fun for now. I have all the intensions of being around a while. I can always upgrade as I am able.
russell m
 
Russell,
Most of us guys have more rear bags than Carter has little liver pills(do they still make those?)Really,hang out with some shooters and try their bags, see what you like,then swap,trade or buy.There's quite a few "extra" sand bags laying around ,collecting dust,that you could get for "a song".{doo,doo,doo,doo,doo,doo,doo;doo,doo,doo,doo,doo: mister sand man,dream me a dream}.
joel
 
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Joel that is kind of wheat I am doing. I have just gotten to know some of the guys at the club they have matches at. I am hoping someone will let me try there bag so I can find out what I like so I dont end up with a closet full of bags.
russell m
 
Russell, I'm shure they will be glad to help you,don't be bashfull ! If they're old time benchresters your next problem will be getting them to "STOP" helping you ! Hang in there,hope to see you around!
joel
 
I have posted this before, but for those that missed it....I too had a rear bag that rocked around. At the same time I needed a protective mat for the bed of my pickup. At a store called "Tractor Supply" and I am sure there are others, I picked up a 3/4 inch thick mat, 4'x6' that is made from reconstituted ground up tires. It is very stiff. It is called a stall mat. I cut a piece the same size as my rear bag and used a drill and heavy nylon cord to attach the 3/4 inch rubber to the bottom of the rear bag. It is stiff enough to make the rear bag lay flat on the bottom. I drilled thru the edge of the rear bag and thru the corners of the rubber pad. Made about 2-3 wraps of nylon cord thru the holes and tied it down tight. The rear bag is now 3/4 inch higher, almost perfectly flat on the bottom and has the traction of a drag racer on the bench. I think I paid about $35 for the entire mat and used most of it in the bed of my pickup. If you have a high bag this might be too high. But for me it works just fine. Rear bag stays put and is flat on the bottom. Cost less what I used in the pickup.....probably about $5. I would put it up against the donut any day of the week and pay double. Try it....you just might like it......Donald
 
Thanks Donald
I have on old mud flap that I may use. My first idea was to let the sand out of the bag & glue the piece to the bottom of the bag. This wont cost me a dime I already have all materials needed. I may try the nylon cord firts before glueing. Thanks for the idea.
russell m
 
The nylon cord at the corners and sides pulls the bag down flat to fit the 3/4" thick "mat". If you want I will send you a pic of it. I haven't figured out how to post a pic on the forum.....Donald
 
Russell, one more idea that I failed to mention.

If your bag has the large, rabbit ears, you can increase the height where the buttstock rests in the ears by wrapping a long, leather boot string several times around the junction of the ears and lower bag. This also adds considerable stability to the bag. Try it; it's simple and effective.

FWIW, I have found that the hard, stiff bottoms tend to rock around on the uneven surface of some benches rather than conform to it.
 
I'm not sure how this would work on a #13 bag, but it worked fine on my #40 bags.
I got a piece of heavy cow hide leather at a hobby shop for a couple of bucks. I then cut out pieces to match the bottom of the bag. I cut out the middle of the piece so that it acts like a dounut bag. After I determined how many layers of these I needed to get the hieght I wanted, I glued them together and on to the bag using Barge Cement (I'm sure any other leather glue would work). This seems to do the trick for me. if you want to make it removable, you can glue together as many pieces as you need and then attach thme to the bag with velcro.
Jim
 
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