About the Springfield Saint 5.56mm Free

The Springfield Saint 5.56mm Free Float Handguard Semi-Auto Rifle with Burris Scope and Mount represents a precision-oriented, factory-integrated carbine platform designed for shooters who demand immediate accuracy and reliability. Chambered in 5.56mm NATO, this semi-automatic rifle combines Springfield Armory’s proven Saint series architecture with a pre-installed Burris Optics system, eliminating the need for aftermarket mounting guesswork. The free float handguard design ensures that barrel harmonics remain uncompromised by accessory pressure, directly supporting consistent shot placement from the first round to the last.

Overview

The Springfield Saint 5.56mm Free Float Handguard Semi-Auto Rifle with Burris Scope and Mount is built around a forged 7075-T6 aluminum upper and lower receiver set, paired with a chrome-moly vanadium steel barrel treated with a Melonite QPQ finish for corrosion resistance and extended service life. The 16-inch barrel is fitted with a low-profile gas block beneath a slim-profile, M-Lok compatible free float handguard. This configuration allows for direct barrel cooling and stable accessory mounting without contacting the barrel itself. The included Burris scope and factory-matched mount provide a ready-to-shoot optical solution out of the box, calibrated for the 5.56mm ballistic profile.

• Caliber: 5.56mm NATO (also accepts .223 Remington)
• Barrel Length: 16 inches, chrome-moly vanadium steel with Melonite QPQ treatment
• Handguard: Free float, M-Lok compatible, slim profile aluminum
• Gas System: Direct impingement, mid-length
• Muzzle Device: A2-style flash hider
• Stock: Adjustable carbine stock with Hogue grip
• Trigger: Nickel boron coated single-stage (approximately 5.5-6.0 lb pull)
• Optics: Burris scope with factory-installed mount, pre-zeroed for 5.56mm
• Weight: Approximately 7.2 pounds unloaded (with optics and mount)

Features & Specs

This rifle incorporates several specification-driven design elements that distinguish it within the mid-range carbine market. The free float handguard is CNC machined from 6061-T6 aluminum with continuous top Picatinny rail and M-Lok slots at the 3, 6, and 9 o'clock positions. The barrel is button-rifled with a 1:8 twist rate, optimized to stabilize both 55-grain and 62-grain projectiles as well as heavier match loads up to 77 grains. The Burris scope provides variable magnification suitable for engagements from 25 to 300 meters, with a duplex reticle and fully multi-coated lenses. The mount is a one-piece, cantilever design that positions the optic for proper eye relief on a collapsible stock. The bolt carrier group is parkerized with a chrome-lined carrier interior and gas key staked per military specifications.

• Barrel twist: 1:8 right hand, button rifled
• Receiver material: Forged 7075-T6 aluminum, Type III hard coat anodized
• Handguard length: 15 inches, free float, M-Lok attachment points
• Optics: Burris scope with multi-coated lenses, 3-9x40mm variable power
• Mount: Burris one-piece cantilever, aluminum alloy, integral ring system
• Trigger group: Nickel boron coated, single-stage, no take-up creep
• Safety selector: Ambidextrous, 45/90 degree throw
• Capacity: Accepts AR-15/M16 pattern magazines (one 30-round magazine included)