Springfield Armory · Sniper Rifle
Springfield SAINT Edge ATC Elite
Gas-operated (direct impingement) · .223 Wylde · introduced 2022
Also known as SAINT Edge ATC Elite, SA SAINT Edge ATC Elite, STAE918223CB
About the Springfield SAINT Edge ATC Elite
The Springfield SAINT Edge ATC Elite is the premium-tier configuration of the Accurized Tactical Chassis (ATC) semi-automatic precision rifle, chambered in .223 Wylde and built to deliver factory-guaranteed sub-MOA accuracy from an AR-15 platform. Like the standard ATC, its defining feature is a monolithic lower receiver and handguard machined as a single piece, which fully free-floats the 18-inch Ballistic Advantage Melonite barrel and eliminates the flex points and torque of conventional two-piece AR handguard systems. The .223 Wylde chamber safely fires both .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO while wringing extra accuracy from heavier match bullets stabilized by the 1:7 twist. The Elite distinguishes itself from the base ATC through a LaRue Tactical MBT flat two-stage trigger, a six-position adjustable B5 Systems Precision collapsible stock, and a Coyote Brown Cerakote finish over the Type III hardcoat-anodized forged 7075-T6 upper. The result is an accuracy-focused semi-automatic rifle well suited to designated-marksman and precision-shooting roles.
The SAINT Edge ATC Elite is Springfield Armory's flagship accuracy build on the AR-15, pairing the one-piece Accurized Tactical Chassis with a match LaRue two-stage trigger and precision stock to guarantee factory sub-MOA performance.
Springfield SAINT Edge ATC Elite specifications
General
- Type
- Sniper Rifle
- Action
- Gas-operated (direct impingement)
- Firing mechanism
- Hammer-fired
- Trigger
- Flat faced
- Trigger pull
- 2.0 kg (4.5 lb)
- Calibres
- .223 Wylde
- Magazine capacity
- 20 rounds
- Magazine
- Detachable box magazine
Dimensions
- Barrel length
- 457 mm (18.0 in)
- Overall length
- 1010 mm (39.8 in)
- Weight (empty)
- 4.45 kg (9.81 lb)
- Weight (loaded)
- 4.95 kg (10.91 lb)
Barrel
- Rifling twist
- 1:7 in (178 mm)
- Rifling
- Right hand
Materials
- Barrel
- Melonite treated steel
- Receiver / frame
- Aluminum alloy
- Stock
- Polymer
- Finish
- cerakote
Performance
- Muzzle velocity (typical)
- 920 m/s (3018 fps)
- Muzzle energy (typical)
- 1904 J (1404 ft·lb)
- Effective range
- 600 m
History
- Introduced
- 2022
- Production status
- In production
- Country of origin
- US
Features
- Free floating barrel
- Monolithic chassis
- Match grade barrel
- Picatinny rail
- Adjustable stock
- Flat face trigger
- Two stage trigger
- Sub moa guaranteed
- M-lok handguard
Safety
- Manual safety
- Firing pin safety
The .223 Wylde chamber is a hybrid design splitting the difference between tight .223 Remington and higher-pressure 5.56 NATO chamber dimensions, giving accuracy gains while retaining 5.56 compatibility. Springfield guarantees sub-MOA three-shot groups with match ammunition. Compared with the standard black ATC, the Elite adds the LaRue MBT two-stage trigger (measured around 4 lbs. 9 oz.), the fully adjustable B5 Precision stock (12.5-16.25 in. length of pull), and a Coyote Brown Cerakote finish, at a slightly higher weight. Ships with a 20-round Magpul PMag. MSRP at introduction was approximately 1,899 USD.
This is a variant of the Springfield Armory SAINT Edge ATC.
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