Springfield Armory Saint Victor AR-15

Published on October 13, 2021
Duration: 17:04

This video provides a detailed review of the Springfield Armory Saint Victor 16-inch AR-15 rifle. The presenter highlights its technical specifications, including the nickel flat trigger, ambidextrous safety, and MOE stock. Practical shooting impressions are shared, along with observations on zeroing an aftermarket Leupold optic and the performance of frangible ammunition.

Quick Summary

The Springfield Armory Saint Victor 16-inch AR-15 is chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO / .223 Remington and features an aluminum receiver, a fixed MOE stock, and a nickel flat trigger. It includes an ambidextrous safety and comes with flip-up sights, though an aftermarket optic was installed for this review.

Chapters

  1. 00:16Intro & Welcome
  2. 01:44Introducing the Springfield Saint Victor
  3. 02:35Technical Specifications Overview
  4. 03:34Caliber and Ambidextrous Safety
  5. 03:56Stock and Grip Details
  6. 04:20Transition to Shooting
  7. 04:55Ammunition Choice: Frangible
  8. 06:27Loading Frangible Ammunition
  9. 08:36Zeroing the Optic
  10. 09:03First Shots and Observations
  11. 10:34Post-Firing Assessment
  12. 11:39Unexpected Incident
  13. 12:12Target Analysis & Sights
  14. 13:02Optic Zeroing Progress
  15. 14:43Final Thoughts and Wrap-up
  16. 16:32Correction: Rifle vs. Pistol

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Springfield Armory Saint Victor 16-inch AR-15?

The Springfield Armory Saint Victor 16-inch AR-15 features an aluminum upper and lower receiver, a 16-inch barrel, a fixed MOE stock, and a nickel flat trigger. It is chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO / .223 Remington and includes an ambidextrous safety selector.

What type of ammunition was used in the Springfield Saint Victor review?

The presenter used Federal 223 Frangible, lead-free ammunition. This choice was dictated by range restrictions that prohibit full metal jacket or steel casings due to the presence of steel backstops.

Does the Springfield Saint Victor come with iron sights?

Yes, the Springfield Armory Saint Victor rifle comes standard with flip-up sights. However, the presenter opted to install an aftermarket Leupold optic for their intended outdoor use.

What is the presenter's experience with the Saint Victor's optic zeroing?

The presenter noted that the aftermarket Leupold optic needed to be zeroed. They planned to adjust it at 25 yards and then at 50 yards outdoors to achieve proper accuracy for hunting applications.

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