Springfield Armory’s Latest: Model 2020 Waypoint Rifle
The Springfield Armory Model 2020 Waypoint is the company’s newest product and it’s a bolt-action hunting rifle. The heart of this American-made rifle is the Cerakote-finished action that features an integral recoil lug and is machined from pre-hardened stainless steel with EDM cut raceways. The fluted bolt can be disassembled without tools and employs dual cocking cams and an enhanced extractor for high pressure loads. The result is a production rifle that delivers high levels of precision. In fact, each Model 2020 will carry a remarkable .75-inch accuracy guarantee (for three shots at 100 yards.)
“The Model 2020 has arrived and marks a new dawn for modern bolt-action rifles from Springfield Armory,” said company CEO Dennis Reese. “It sets the standard for precision manufacturing, performance and accuracy from a premium, American-made rifle.”
Model 2020 Waypoint's Lightweight Stock
The first in this new family of rifles is the Model 2020 Waypoint. The Model 2020 Waypoint strikes a critical balance between light weight and rugged durability. This is achieved through the use of a premium, hand-painted, 100 percent carbon fiber stock by AG Composites that is hand-laid and pillar bedded for precision and repeatability.
There’s a choice of standard stock or an optional three-axis adjustable cheek comb allows the shooter to dial in the perfect fit for repeatable shooting comfort. Each stock features five QD mounts for versatile carry, M-Lok slots for mounting bipods and accessories and is hand painted in your choice of Ridgeline or Evergreen camo. The stock also includes a Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad.
Carbon-Fiber Barrel Is One Option
In addition, a free-floated, carbon-fiber-sleeved barrel further enhances the Waypoint’s packable weight and rock-solid performance. That barrel features sub-surface fluting that reduces weight and provides cooling channels to promote cold bore to warm bore repeatability.
The Waypoint is also offered with a traditionally fluted, stainless steel barrel with Cerakote finish. The SA Radial Brake on the Model 2020 Waypoint effectively reduces recoil by directing gasses in an outward direction.
The Waypoint comes with a Picatinny rail installed on the receiver for mounting optics.
Model 2020 Waypoint Has Adjustable Trigger
A TriggerTech “Field” trigger, adjustable from 2.5 to 5 pounds provides a crisp, clean break. The action is fed by AICS-pattern magazines. The Model 2020 Waypoint is available in 6mm Creedmoor, 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Win. and 6.5 PRC. The suggested retail prices for the new rifles are between $1,699 and $1,825, depending on specific model. For more information, go to www.Springfield-Armory.com.