The Sinclair International Benchrest Adapters – Benchrest Picatinny Adapter 080000972 are purpose-built to give precision shooters a rock-solid, repeatable interface between their rifle and a front rest or sandbags. Designed as a compact, bolt-on upgrade for rifles equipped with a Picatinny rail on the underside of the forend, this adapter transforms your rail into a wide, ultra-stable benchrest-style platform for tighter groups and more consistent recoil tracking.
Whether you’re shooting F-Class, informal benchrest, ladder-testing handloads, or zeroing a new optic, this benchrest Picatinny adapter (080000972) helps you get every bit of accuracy your rifle has to offer.
Rock-Solid Benchrest Platform from a Picatinny Rail
The core purpose of the Sinclair Benchrest Picatinny Adapter is to bridge the gap between tactical-style forearms and traditional benchrest hardware. It allows you to use Sinclair’s well-known Benchrest Forend Rail Adapter on rifles that have a Picatinny rail under the forend instead of a Freeland or Anschutz accessory rail.
Key benefits:
Creates a flat, wide contact surface between rifle and front rest or sandbag
Improves stability for precision shooting and load development
Lets modern chassis and AR-style rifles take advantage of benchrest-style support
Simple way to give your rifle that “on-rails” feel on the bench
If your rifle wears a Pic rail but you want the steadiness of a classic bench gun, this adapter is the missing link.
Extra-Wide, Anodized Aluminum Base
The adapter features an extra-wide anodized aluminum base that’s engineered specifically for bench work.
What that wide base does for you:
Spreads the load over a larger area of the front rest or sandbags
Reduces side-to-side wobble compared to narrow factory forends
Provides a smooth, consistent surface that rides the bags the same way shot after shot
The anodized finish adds corrosion resistance and a clean, professional look, while the aluminum construction keeps weight low without sacrificing rigidity.
Twin Runners for Straight-Back Recoil Tracking
One of the standout design elements is the use of twin longitudinal runners along the base. These help your rifle travel straight rearward during recoil instead of hopping or twisting.
That pays off in several ways:
More consistent follow-through and sight picture from shot to shot
Easier to stay on target and call your shots
Reduced need to constantly re-position the rifle between strings
For precision shooters chasing tiny groups, keeping the rifle’s recoil path predictable is a big advantage.
Simple, Bolt-On Installation
The Benchrest Picatinny Adapter 080000972 is designed for straightforward installation on rifles with a bottom Picatinny rail:
Attaches directly to the underside Picatinny rail ahead of the magazine area
Uses a bolt-on clamping system for secure, repeatable mounting
Installs in minutes with basic tools—no permanent modification required
Once installed, you can quickly move the rifle onto a front rest or sandbag and immediately benefit from the increased stability.
Works with Sinclair Benchrest Forend Rail Adapter
This adapter is part of the broader Sinclair benchrest system. It’s specifically designed so you can use the Sinclair Benchrest Forend Rail Adapter (made for Freeland / Anschutz-style accessory rails) on rifles equipped with Picatinny rails.
That means:
One adapter setup can serve multiple rifles with different rail types
You can standardize your benchrest interface across your collection
Tactical, hunting, and competition rifles can all share the same front rest setup
If you already own Sinclair benchrest hardware, the Picatinny adapter extends its usefulness to even more platforms.
Ideal for Precision, Competition & Load Development
The Sinclair Benchrest Picatinny Adapter 080000972 shines in any scenario where repeatable stability matters:
Benchrest & F-Class practice – Track recoil straight back and shrink group sizes
Load development and ladder testing – Remove shooter-induced movement from the equation
Long-range zeroing and DOPE building – Get reliable data with fewer flyers
Chronograph sessions – Keep the rifle aligned consistently shot to shot
If you’re serious about extracting maximum accuracy from your rifle, this adapter is a smart, high-value upgrade.
Lightweight but Tough
Despite its wide, stable footprint, the adapter is very light, weighing approximately 2.82 oz.
This combination of low weight and high rigidity means:
Minimal impact on rifle balance
Tough enough for regular range use
Easy to install, remove, and transport in your range bag
You get a noticeable stability improvement without turning your rifle into a boat anchor.
Made for Real Shooters, by a Trusted Brand
Sinclair International, now part of the Brownells family of brands, is known worldwide for precision shooting tools, reloading equipment, and benchrest accessories. Their products are trusted by:
Competitive benchrest and F-Class shooters
Precision rifle enthusiasts
Reloaders and long-range experimenters
Hunters who demand bench-grade zeroing and testing
The Benchrest Picatinny Adapter 080000972 continues that tradition of building specialty gear that simply makes rifles shoot better from the bench.
Key Features – Benchrest Adapters 080000972
Product Name: Sinclair International Benchrest Picatinny Adapter
Family: Benchrest Adapters / Rest Accessories
Product No.: 080000972
Material: Anodized aluminum, extra-wide base
Weight: Approx. 2.82 oz
Mounting Interface: Picatinny rail on underside of rifle forend
Function: Creates a wide, stable benchrest surface; allows use of Sinclair Benchrest Forend Rail Adapter on Picatinny-equipped rifles
Design Details:
Twin runners for straight-back recoil travel
Bolt-on, non-permanent install
Ultra-steady, low-friction contact area for rests and sandbags
Why Choose Sinclair Benchrest Adapters 080000972?
When you choose BENCHREST ADAPTERS 080000972, you’re getting:
A purpose-built Picatinny adapter that delivers true benchrest-style stability
An extra-wide, anodized aluminum base that rides the bags smoothly and predictably
A simple, bolt-on solution requiring no gunsmithing or permanent modification
A way to standardize your benchrest setup across multiple rifles and rail systems
Proven performance from Sinclair International, a name trusted by precision shooters worldwide
If you want tighter groups, straighter recoil, and a more repeatable benchrest setup for your Picatinny-equipped rifle, the Sinclair Benchrest Picatinny Adapter 080000972 is an essential upgrade for your range kit.
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