If selecting my “first” quality rear bag, I would look at Protector. If deciding on the “last” (final) bag it would be Edgewood. Features I look at in a rear bag are:
* hard bottom - retains shape, sits solid.
* bunny ear separation - no “V” at the bottom to “grip”. Proper spacing for the stock to slide. Consider the shape of the stock.
* bunny ear height - not too high...especially if using stocks with a cheek piece which can “redirect” the slide path.
* bag shape - long is better at resisting lateral shifting. But, height should drop off enough behind the bunny ears to insure the stock contact remains inside/close to the ears ... and will not let the rear sling stud touch.
* bag/ear integrity - insure that the “cut” of the bag and ears resists deformation. When filled with a very compact sand, there should be an absolute minimum of change in shape between shots once the stock is “set”.
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