May 18th, 2020
7:47 runtime
As technology has evolved, so too has the American rifleman.
One of the most versatile platforms created, the AR is suitable for defense, competition and hunting.
The key to unlocking this rifles full potential lies in quality manufacturing.
The SAINT 5.56mm is a great option for today’s rifleman, offering a reasonable price and exceptional quality.
Want to see how it did?
Then check out my video at top as well as this article which continues below.
Devils in the Details
I was impressed with the SAINT even before I saw the actual rifle.
The furniture is from Bravo Company Manufacturing (BCM) and is very ergonomic.
This offers virtually no play when shouldered, unlike many stock options seen on AR carbines from the factory.
A BCM Gunfighter Mod 3 pistol grip is used, which is fantastic.
Eli rigged the gun out for a day at the range with a scope and some fun accessories.
It has a greatly reduced angle compared to the traditional A2 grip, which forces the elbow upward.
The gun was very well fit and finished.
The gun is INCREDIBLY soft shooting.
The scope Eli selected was a SwampFox Arrowhead low power variable optic (LPVO) that worked well from short range even out to 300 yards.
The SAINT shreds on the range, being fast when transitioning targets and putting rounds exactly where theyre needed.
The iron sights are flip-up in both the rear and front, and are very adequate sights.
HPBT clustered three shots nicely at one hundred yards.
Eli ran Fiocchi ammo through the SAINT during his range test, and it performed extremely well out of the carbine.
At 300 yards, hitting a steel torso with both 55- and 77-gr.
Fiocchi became somewhat boring as I scored hit after hit with relative ease.
I added two 1913 Picatinny rail sections at the three and six o clock positions.
In addition to short-range testing, Eli also ran the SAINT out several hundred yards during the test.
At the three o clock, I have a Surefire M961 that was laying around in my gun room.
For a forward grip, I have an older Knights Armament Company broomstick vertical foregrip.
Topping the gun off is a 1-10X SwampFox Arrowhead LPVO (Low Power Variable Optic) scope.
The reticle incorporates bullet drop and is quite efficient at distances outside of 100 yards.
For a sling, I used the Galco Gunleather SLC Strap.
Throughout our history, the American marksman has been paired with some great firearms.
The SAINT is shown here kitted out with the SwampFox optic, a vertical foregrip, Surefire weaponlight and an aluminum 30-round magazine.
The SAINT is no exception.
The M-Lok handguard made adding on accessories like this Surefire a breeze.
The SwampFox Arrowhead did quite well on the range atop the SAINT carbine.
