Protektor sand bag

[DLT]

I got a used bag from a buddy. It has dark fine sand in it and is coming through the seams. What’s the remedy for it ???? Also it’s been neglected, not torn up and won’t sit flat, I have taken some sand out of it and it didn’t help any

 

[Liven The Dream]

I got a used bag from a buddy. It has dark fine sand in it and is coming through the seams. What’s the remedy for it ???? Also it’s been neglected, not torn up and won’t sit flat, I have taken some sand out of it and it didn’t help any

Protektor nice people give them a call ?​

 

[Krogen]

I filled a Protektor bag with heavy black sand. Not only did it leak, but it eventually split the seams from the weight. I called Protektor and got a "Sorry Charlie, no warranty." They wouldn't even fix it at my cost.

 

[JFrank]

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[rwj]

I got a used bag from a buddy. It has dark fine sand in it and is coming through the seams. What’s the remedy for it ???? Also it’s been neglected, not torn up and won’t sit flat, I have taken some sand out of it and it didn’t help any

I’d try emptying the bag then filling it with “Fix a Flat” to plug the holes. Works for vehicle tires, certainly worth a try!

 

[DLT]

I filled a Protektor bag with heavy black sand. Not only did it leak, but it eventually split the seams from the weight. I called Protektor and got a "Sorry Charlie, no warranty." They wouldn't even fix it at my cost.

Doesn’t sound like them the few times I have called. If so that is ridiculous

 

[6ShotsOr5?]

Dark sand doesn’t sound like sand. Trying to go heavier probably. Could be something abrasive or with sharp edges that have cut some of the threads. Anyway, if you are gonna try to fix it consider getting some different fill material too if that could be the cause of your problem.

I wanted to know how to sew one of my Edgewood front bags back together in case I needed to open up the fill spot some, so I could test some different fill materials that are a bit larger than common sands. They told me what needles and thread they use. If you’re interested PM me and I’ll find that info within the next few days, in case you want to fix it yourself.

 

[hoz53]

I got a used bag from a buddy. It has dark fine sand in it and is coming through the seams. What’s the remedy for it ???? Also it’s been neglected, not torn up and won’t sit flat, I have taken some sand out of it and it didn’t help any

is this a rear bag or one of the forend bags?

 

[DLT]

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is this a rear bag or one of the forend bags?

its a rear bag

 

[BoydAllen]

I got a used bag from a buddy. It has dark fine sand in it and is coming through the seams. What’s the remedy for it ???? Also it’s been neglected, not torn up and won’t sit flat, I have taken some sand out of it and it didn’t help any

A very long time ago, when heavy sand first came into use, for benchrest shooting, some of it was so fine that there were reports of leakage at the seams. At the time shooters would cover the stitching with some kind of glue to prevent this. As far as the bag not sitting flat there is a solution. A shooter by the name of Skip Otto first came up with the idea to get around the prohibition against rear bags being contained in any way, but allowing multiple bags to be used at the rear of the rifle. His solution was a bag that had a single layer of flexible leather in its center with a leather tube of sand around the edge, so that the bag would be supported on its edges, and not rock. These days, Protektor Model, Edgewood and SEB all make versions for their bags. Here is a link to the one that Protektor makes. https://protektormodel.com/collections/rear-bags/products/bag-stabilizer

 

[6ShotsOr5?]

That’s good to know @BoydAllen. I’ve seen a few benches that aren’t exactly flat where that could help also.

 

[JFrank]

A very long time ago, when heavy sand first came into use, for benchrest shooting, some of it was so fine that there were reports of leakage at the seams. At the time shooters would cover the stitching with some kind of glue to prevent this. As far as the bag not sitting flat there is a solution. A shooter by the name of Skip Otto first came up with the idea to get around the prohibition against rear bags being contained in any way, but allowing multiple bags to be used at the rear of the rifle. His solution was a bag that had a single layer of flexible leather in its center with a leather tube of sand around the edge, so that the bag would be supported on its edges, and not rock. These days, Protektor Model, Edgewood and SEB all make versions for their bags. Here is a link to the one that Protektor makes. https://protektormodel.com/collections/rear-bags/products/bag-stabilizer

The bag stabilizer is a must have for my shooting as some concrete benches are not quite level or flat. I run mine about half full and move the sand around to compensate.

 

[hoz53]

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its a rear bag

i never saw sand coming out of the seams. Id dump that sand and try something you know should work. i got some sand at home depot that is pretty heavy and didnt leak like that.