// national benchrest rifle authority
ONE SHOT
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TELL YOU EVERYTHING.
SABSF governs the sport that measures true mechanical accuracy — rifle, load, and conditions, with the shooter’s hand removed from the equation. Groups measured in thousandths. Records kept to the same standard, nationwide.
National Record — 100m
0.132in
Std. Benchrest Cartridge
6PPC
Affiliated Clubs
06
01 / disciplines
Four classes. One standard of proof.
LV
Light Varmint
10.5 lb limit. The sport’s traditional proving ground — typically 6PPC or 6BR.
HV
Heavy Varmint
13.5 lb limit. Stiffer setups, larger cases, built to punch through the wind.
SP
Sporter
Factory-style stocks, capped scope power. The accessible entry class.
UL
Unlimited
No weight limit. Rail guns. The absolute ceiling of mechanical accuracy.