The Battle Arms Development Authority Elite is a .223 Wylde semi-automatic rifle with a 16" barrel, Battlearms Gray finish, and 30+1 capacity. The .223 Wylde chamber accepts both .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO ammunition. At 6.1 lbs., it's reasonably light for a full-featured 16" AR. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Caliber: .223 Wylde 
• Action: Semi-Automatic 
• Capacity: 30 Rounds (+1) 
• Barrel Length: 16 inches 
• Weight: 6.1 lbs 
• Finish: Gray (Battlearms Gray) 
• Manufacturer: Battle Arms Development 
• Model Number: AUTHORITY010 
   

Detailed Features 

Receiver 

The upper and lower are machined from 7075 T6 aluminum. No iron sights are included; the rifle is optic-ready out of the box. 
 

Safety 

Ambidextrous Badasspro safety selector works from either side without any conversion needed. 
 

Trigger 

Nickel Teflon-coated enhanced trigger. The coating reduces friction and the pull is noticeably smoother than mil-spec. 
 

Stock 

B5 Bravo adjustable stock with six positions. Adjusts length of pull to fit different shooters or gear setups. 
 

Intended Use 

The Authority Elite is a general-purpose AR-15 that works for competition, range use, and home defense. The .223 Wylde chamber gives flexibility to shoot whichever ammunition is available. The ambidextrous controls and adjustable stock make it easy to configure for different shooters.

Owners of the Battle Arms Development Authority Elite are generally positive, with a few consistent notes.

Build quality is the most common praise — the 7075 T6 aluminum construction feels solid, fit and finish are tight, and the ambidextrous controls work well. Accuracy in .223 Wylde gets good marks across multiple ammunition types, which is the main practical benefit of the chambering. The Nickel Teflon trigger draws positive feedback from owners familiar with mil-spec triggers; the smoother pull is noticeable.

Price is the main friction point. Battle Arms Development sits above budget AR territory, and some buyers question whether the premium is justified when competing options exist at lower price points. Aftermarket parts availability is more limited than for the most common AR brands, which comes up occasionally for those who want to swap components. A few users mention weight as worth knowing — at 6.1 lbs. it's not heavy, but some comparable ARs come in lighter.