Protektor Model Sissy Bag

The Protektor Model Sissy Bag is a purpose-built recoil management accessory designed to absorb and stabilize backward movement when positioned behind a rear sandbag during rifle shooting. Measuring 4 inches in diameter by 8.5 inches in height, this unfilled shooting bag provides a secondary support point that helps shooters manage recoil impulse and maintain consistent shot placement across extended shooting sessions.

The bag's compact dimensions and lightweight construction at 0.3 pounds make it easy to transport between range sessions or field applications. A carrying strap is stitched to the top for convenient handling and attachment. Being unfilled allows shooters to customize the fill material—whether sand, lead shot, or specialty granules—to achieve their preferred weight and firmness for their specific rifle caliber and shooting setup. This flexibility means a single Sissy Bag can adapt to different load configurations without requiring multiple purchases.

Precision rifle shooters, benchrest competitors, and training-focused marksmen rely on rear support bags to control weapon movement and reduce sight picture disruption during recoil. The Protektor Model Sissy Bag fills the secondary support role—working in tandem with a front sandbag—to create a stable shooting platform that reduces shooter fatigue and improves group consistency. This accessory is particularly valuable during load development, velocity testing, and accuracy validation where eliminating shooter-induced variables is critical.

Recoil management through proper rest configuration is a foundational principle in precision rifle craft. Unlike rigid machine rests, traditional sandbags allow slight movement that mirrors real-world shooting conditions while absorbing energy that would otherwise transmit to the shooter. The Sissy Bag's design acknowledges this—offering supplemental support without over-constraining the weapon.