Steyr SBS 96 Tactical HB .308 win

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Steyr SBS 96

A revolutionary bolt action design, the SBS represents the next generation of Steyr precision rifles, and should be a pace-setter for future bolt action rifles. The heart of the Steyr SBS is its action. Totally rigid, the high strength steel receiver houses its unique Safe Bolt. Boasting four locking lugs, the SBS bolt is stronger than necessary, and only a rotation of 60 degrees is needed for it to be unlocked. Grooves in the bolt body guarantee reliable function under adverse conditions, and the bolt field strips in seconds without tools. Totally new, the SBS’ receiver features a patented safety bushing that encases the extractor, thus providing an additional safety margin in case of unexpected excessive chamber pressures. As a proof-test of this safety bushing, Steyr has fired special high pressure proof rounds of 120,000 pounds per square inch (PSI) in the SBS without any damage. For comparison, conventional high pressure proof loads produce only up to 70,000 PSI. Steyr’s high quality cold hammer forged match grade barrel is screwed into the receiver. The SBS’ special smooth trigger is adjustable, of two-stage military type and comes set at just over 3 pounds (50 oz.) from the factory. Even with th safety in the FIRE position, no amount of slamming the butt on the floor will make the SBS fire. Drilled and tapped to accept the same scope bases as the Browning A-Bolt, the SBS is the first Steyr to accept American mounts.

Like other members of the Steyr family, the SBS features a detachable box magazine (DBM). Holding 4 rounds (3 in magnum), it represents a departure from earlier Steyr rifles in that it is a double column, two-position feed magazine. Dual opposing locking tabs secure the magazine in place, and a second locking notch allows the magazine to be lowered about a quarter inch to a drop-lock position. This position allows one to unload the chamber and close the bolt without feeding another round. Here, the SBS can also be single loaded. Easy to load and smooth in operation, this new magazine is also totally reliable.

A 10-shot magazine kit (8-shot in magnum calibers) is optional. With all the features of the standard magazine, this one offers higher capacity while not extending below the trigger guard.

As distinguished from the standard SBS ProHunter, all SBS Tactical rifles feature a large, round bolt handle instead of Steyr’s traditional butterknife type, and will come with black stocks. Let’s take a closer look.

Designed to meet a broad range of requirements, the lightweight Steyr SBS Tactical takes into account the demanding needs of outdoorsmen, hunters and law enforcement. Easy to handle and compact, the SBS Tactical comes with the 10-shot magazine and weighs only 7.25 pounds. Even with these features, this rifle sacrifices neither durability nor accuracy.

Fitted with a 25.6-inch heavy match barrel, the Steyr SBS Tactical HB continues the Steyr tradition, consistently grouping within one MOA or better at extended ranges with match ammunition. With its 20-inch barrel, the Tactical HBC meets the requirements of the urban police marksman who requires a short overall length, ultra accurate rifle. The SBS Tactical, Tactical HB and Tactical HBC rifles all come with Steyr’s ProHunter type synthetic stock.

The Steyr SBS Tactical McMillan is essentially the 25.6-inch SBS Tactical HB with a new custom version of the world class McMillan Fiberglass A-3 stock. Featuring an adjustable cheekpiece, this stock utilizes Steyr’s SBS type removable buttspacers. A forearm rail is provided for the attachment of bipods, handstop assemblies or special sling swivel attachments, and this special McMillan stock will also accept the SBS 10-shot magazine conversion.

Last but not least is the SBS Tactical CISM. An adaptation of Steyr’s ultra accurate 300-meter Match CISM rifle, the Tactical CISM features a black laminated wood stock, a fitted forearm rail with handstop and an adjustable cheekpiece and buttplate. The receiver has an integrated rail accepting Steyr’s proven QD SSG Match scope mount, and the Tactical CISM comes only with the SBS 10-shot magazine.

As this is written, there are but two pre-production samples of Steyr’s new SBS Tactical rifles in the U.S. and I have iust received both of them for testing and evaluation. They are the 20-inch barreled lightweight SBS Tactical and the full length SBS Tactical HB. This heavy-barreled model came in a fifted polymer carrying case like the Steyr Scout Rifle.