The AR-15 has become one of the most popular rifles in the world, and most certainly America.
The Springfield SAINT Victor .308 is a perfect example of what a modern AR can be.
(check that to read our article on the7.6251 vs 308).
The SAINT Victor in .308 offers shooters a high-quality AR that features the amazing power of this powerful round.
Know which it’s possible for you to shoot in this.223 vs 5.56 article.)
and became the M16/AR-15 we know today.
A New Direction
Why was Stoners design so different and exciting?
Well-equipped and similar in operation to any standard AR, this Victor is chambered in .308 for more downrange power.
The AR is one of the most successful designs in modern firearms history.
Its performance and modularity make it the go-to rifle for many.
The SAINT Victor .308 weighs in at a mere 7.8 lbs.
This firearm is remarkably light for being chambered for the .308 cartridge. Additionally, the platform is adjustable for shooters of many sizes.
while sporting a full 16 lightweight profile barrel.
That is .30-caliber firepower at the weight of a full-figured 5.56 rifle.
The 16 lightweight profile barrel is Melonite-coated inside and out and features a 1:10 twist.
The .308 round (left) packs in a lot more power than the more commonly seen .223 (right).
Themid-length gas system comes with a pinned gas blockfor superior reliability.
trigger for exceptional accuracy.
Rounding out the rifle is aBCMGunfighterMod 0 stock, and BCM Mod 3 pistol grip.
The author prefers to use LPVO optics like this EOTECH Vudu 1-6X scope on his .308 rifle. It is in an American Defense Mfg.Delta-C mount.
Whats the Standard?
Therefore, oftentimes parts from different manufacturers dont play well together.
Being as such, finding a quality, complete 7.62 AR from a manufacturer is paramount.
The SAINT Victor .308, like all Victors, features low-profile,flip-up sights.
Springfield Armory took the task in stride and created one of the finest 7.62 ARs on the market.
Thats a lot more mass moving downrange.
For instance, a 168-gr.
While the .308 has more downrange energy than other cartridges, it is easy on the shooter when fired from the Springfield Armory platform.
.308 round has a velocity of roughly 2,650 feet per second and 2,620 ft.-lbs.
Compare that to a 55-gr.
5.56 that moves at 3,200 feet per second, but gives only 1,250-ft.-lbs.
The SAINT Victor .308 is easy to carry and get into action fast during competition, in the field hunting or when defending your home.
The manual of arms is identical.
The major difference is the satisfying bump you get from firing the larger round.
Shooting the SAINT Victor .308 is a truly a joy.
A capable muzzle brake tops off the 16” barrel housed within a free-floated slimline M-Lok handguard.
From stopping power to range, the .308 outperforms the .223 by a good margin.
The 7.62 AR is widely used in the United States military as the SR25/M110 Designated Marksman Rifle.
Talk about a game changer for our troops.
The Victor .308 has a flip up front sight that deploys quickly. It is adjustable with a standard AR sight tool.
From a defensive scenario, the .308 round is extremely capable and powerful.
The lightweight design makes its handling nearly identical to most of my AR-15 load outs.
Besides the magazines, all of my accessories from my other AR builds work perfectly on the 7.62 AR.
Anytime a larger caliber is needed, the .308-chambered SAINT Victor rifle is ready.
I cant stress enough the benefit of a lightweight, agile .308 firearm.
Compare the SAINT Victor .308 at just under 8 lbs.
Springfield Armory offers the SAINT line-up in three versions.
And you get all this with an MSRP of under $1,000.
Moving to the next level offering, we come to the SAINT Victor.
In addition, they went with the ever-popular flat trigger and attached a proprietary Springfield Armory muzzle break.
The SAINT Victor is offered in 5.56, .308, .300 BLK and .350 Legend.
For the serious user who wants an edge in performance comes theSAINT Edge rifle.
One of the most notable features is the machined billet lower receiver.
The SAINT Edge is offered in 5.56.
Conclusion
So there you have it, a SAINT for just about any need.
