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I took the new rifle on a couple range trips and noticed some interesting results…įirst, the Springfield 2020 Waypoint is capable of very impressive accuracy. Springfield Worked with AG Composites to build the cross-over style stocks.ĪG Composites makes excellent stocks and are the secret behind the now discontinued Forbes Rifles and Fieldcraft Rifles. We are so happy to see Springfield choose these triggers (as just about every premium rifle manufacturer now uses). There’s only one trigger I recommend for precision bolt-guns: Trigger Tech. This allows Springfield to tension the barrel and also provide some temperature insulation.īoth barrel options are threaded and come with a factory muzzle brake installed.Ĭurrently, the Waypoint version of the 2020 (we’re hoping for other versions of the 2020) comes in 4 calibers options: 6mm Creedmoor, 6.5mm Creedmoor, 308 Win., and 6.5mm PRC. Our favorite carbon fiber barrels are from Proof Research, however, Springfield is using a unique design wherein the carbon is not wrapped around the steel, but is floating around the steel inner barrel, with a gap of air in between the two. We’re excited about the carbon barrel because of its unique design. The action is wire-cut EDM (this means it is super straight and smooth) and includes an integral recoil lug (more effort and cost for Springfield – more ruggedness and consistency for you), and more features. A binding bolt drives me crazy because it ruins the reloading process and speed (for me), and it shows that the rifle was not designed with the input of a shooter (see the Daniel Defense Delta 5). Too often manufacturers make an action that looks cool, but has a bolt that binds or isn’t truly set up for accuracy. To me, a bolt action rifle action needs to be smooth and consistent. Let’s cover the rifle part by part first and then jump in to our experience with some hands-on testing to include bringing the Springfield Waypoint rifle on an elk hunting trip.Īlthough the barrel is where the accuracy really comes from and the trigger is responsible for much of the shooting experience, the action is the heart of the rifle and we are very happy to see that Springfield is using a premium action design. The easiest way to explain this rifle is this: the 2020 Waypoint rifle is a factory rifle from a major manufacturer with features normally found only on custom rifles. Why? If we’re right, this means that other 2020 rifles might be available someday with the same action with different purposes – for example, a tactical 2020 and/or a large magnum long range version would be neat to see.įactory threaded barrels with included muzzle brake. With “Waypoint” in the name of the 2020 model of this rifle, we’re hoping that it refers to it’s lightweight features and hunting-focus. We were wrong – it looks like Springfield Armory swung for the fences on this one – but did they knock it out of the park? Check out our review of the rifle below. When we first heard that Springfield Armory was making a bolt action rifle for hunters, we were expecting to see a MUCH simpler, and budget, option. The 2020 rifle, which seems to keep the Springfield naming convention of keeping the year in the name, is a really big start for Springfield getting back into the bolt-action game. Since then they haven’t made a bolt action rifle… until now. Over 100 years ago, Springfield Armory made the 1898 Krag and Springfield 1903 rifles. Springfield Armory, long known for making semi-automatic rifles like their M1A (M14) and AR-15 variants, has finally brought back their bolt-action rifle production with a new rifle called the 2020 Waypoint. Barrel Material Fluted Stainless, Carbon Fiber Wrapped.