Description
The Real Avid Ratchet Rest in the medium Front/Rear configuration takes the guesswork out of getting your rifle to sit right. Instead of squeezing a soft bag, folding it over, or stacking stuff underneath to chase the perfect height, this one has a ratcheting core built right inside. Compress it and it clicks down in precise steps. Pop the release and it springs back to full height. Your cheek stays on the stock the whole time, so you never lose your target while fine-tuning.
What Makes the Ratchet Rest Different
The heart of this bag is Real Avid's Accu-Click system, which works a lot like a ratchet wrench applied to bag compression. Each click locks the bag at a new elevation, letting you walk your point of aim up or down in small increments with one hand. The medium size covers a 3.35 to 5.25 inch adjustment range, which makes it genuinely versatile. Run it up front under the fore-end or drop it behind the stock as a rear bag depending on your rifle and setup. If you only want to buy one adjustable bag that pulls double duty, this is the one to grab.
Built for the Bench and the Field
The shell is heavy-duty waxed canvas that grips the rifle and shrugs off moisture and abrasion. Underneath, a rubberized non-slip base keeps things planted on benches, tables, and shooting mats so the bag doesn't scoot around under recoil. The stitching is heat-resistant to handle muzzle blast, and the inside is packed with poly bead fill that holds its shape without settling, hardening, or attracting the mildew and critters that plague old sand and corn cob bags.
Where This Bag Shines
This one earns its keep during zeroing, load development, bench work, and precision practice, whether you're shooting prone or off a bench. Reinforced carry straps and MOLLE attachment points mean it rides easy in a range bag or clips onto your pack, so setup and teardown stay simple. It's a solid pick for anyone tired of fighting a floppy bag to hold a consistent height.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Real Avid
- Model: Ratchet Rest
- Manufacturer Part Number: AVRSBM
- UPC: 813119016080
- Size / Configuration: Medium (Front/Rear)
- Height Adjustment Range: 3.35 to 5.25 inches
- Adjustment System: Accu-Click ratcheting core
- Shell Material: Heavy-duty waxed canvas
- Fill: Moisture-resistant poly bead
- Base: Rubberized non-slip
- Stitching: Heat-resistant
- Carry Features: Reinforced straps and MOLLE attachment points
- Color: Black / Gray
- Product Type: Shooting Bag
- Shipping Weight: 2.98 lbs
What’s Included
- Real Avid Ratchet Rest Front/Rear (Medium) shooting bag with integrated Accu-Click ratcheting core
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the medium Ratchet Rest be used as both a front and rear bag?
Yes, that's the whole point of the medium size. It's built as a versatile single-bag solution that works as either a front rest under the fore-end or a rear rest behind the stock, depending on your rifle and shooting position. If you want one adjustable bag that handles multiple roles, this is the size to get.
How does the Accu-Click adjustment actually work?
The ratcheting core inside the bag works like a ratchet wrench applied to compression. You press the bag down and it clicks and locks at each new height in small increments, then a release lets it spring back to full height. Because you can do it one-handed, you never have to lift your rifle or break your shooting position to change elevation.
What's the height adjustment range on the medium Ratchet Rest?
The medium Front/Rear model adjusts from 3.35 to 5.25 inches. That range covers most bench and prone setups, whether you're using it up front or as a rear support. The click-lock holds firm so you won't get sagging or elevation drift once you set it.
Is the poly bead fill better than a traditional sand bag?
For most people, yes. The poly bead fill holds its density without settling, hardening, or breaking down, and it resists moisture, mildew, and rodents that tend to ruin sand and corn cob bags over time. It also keeps the bag lighter and cleaner than sand while still giving solid, consistent support.



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