May 8th, 2022

8minute read

Ihave a soft spot in my heart for accurate ARs.

The formula for most of them is pretty straightforward.

Without any accessories attached, the standard black model ATC weighs 9 lbs., 8 oz.

Man holding a Springfield SAINT Edge ATC rifle

This creates an extremely rigid foundation that almost completely isolates the barrel from any outside influence.

Another unique feature of the ATC system is its Accu-Tite Plus system.

This tensioning system utilizes two conical set screws to eliminate any play between the upper and lower receiver.

Springfield Armory SAINT Edge ATC in Wylde caliber

double-check these are snugged up to remove any excess play between the receivers, which will help maximize accuracy.

Thanks to the integral rail in the forend, I was able to attach my Atlas CAL bipod.

This gave me plenty of magnification for anything I wanted to shoot at and a stable foundation for consistency.

SAINT Edge ATC rifle leaning against a wall

I used some Federal Gold Medal Match loaded with 77-gr.

Sierra MatchKings (SMK) as well as some Federal Match loaded with 69-gr.

I first got the gun on paper with some Winchester 55-gr.

Fieldstripped SAINT Edge ATC rifle

ball; nothing special, but it did produce a respectable 1.5 group.

Switching over to the match ammo really showed what this rifle could do.

But, they still got it done out to 400+ yards.

Accu-Tite Plus System used in SAINT Edge ATC rifle

The chassis also has a single M-Lok location on the bottom.

Its still possible to rig something up, but were getting into the realm of stacking accessories.

For me, the performance of the Springfield Armory ATC cant be denied.

Barrel of SAINT Edge ATC rifle

FederalGold Medal Sierra MatchKing 223 Rem 77 gr.

SAINT Edge ATC target groups that were shot with .223 Rem Federal Gold Medal Match loads using Sierra MatchKing 69-gr. bullets.

Upper rail system of SAINT Edge ATC rifle

SAINT Edge ATC rifle with bipod attached

SAINT® Edge ATC

B&T CAL Atlas Bipods

Armageddon Gear Game Changer

Badger Ordnance

Burris RT-25 5-25x56mm

Federal Gold Medal Sierra MatchKing 223 Rem 69 gr.

Federal Gold Medal Sierra MatchKing 223 Rem 77 gr.

Facebook Share

Twitter Share

Pinterest Share

Article image

Article image