Videos tagged with Monolithic Chassis

This review of the Springfield Saint Edge ATC highlights its unique monolithic lower chassis system designed for enhanced precision by isolating the barrel from the handguard. While it demonstrates sub-MOA accuracy potential, its significant weight and complex field stripping procedure make it more of a specialized bench-rest firearm than a general-purpose rifle. The assessment comes from a seasoned reviewer with extensive experience in firearms analysis.

This guide details the field stripping process for the Springfield Armory Saint Edge ATC Elite, as demonstrated by Sootch. The unique monolithic chassis system allows for easy separation of the upper receiver and barrel assembly for cleaning and maintenance. Proper safety protocols are emphasized throughout the procedure.

The Drake Associates Athena Rifle System is a monolithic chassis platform for AR-15 and AR-10 receivers, designed to significantly enhance accuracy by bedding the upper receiver into the chassis, similar to precision bolt-action rifles. This design eliminates contact with the barrel nut, barrel, and gas system, achieving true free-float capability. The system offers a wider forend with sand relief cuts for improved stability and multi-discipline use, a recessed Picatinny rail to prevent snagging, and a barricade stop. Testing demonstrated substantial accuracy gains, with groups as tight as 0.18 MOA with a cut rifle barrel and 0.7 MOA with a button-cut barrel, compared to standard free-float systems. The Athena is positioned as a high-quality, precision semi-automatic rifle available at an accessible price point, with an introductory offer of $1776.