Springfield Waypoint 2020

[xswanted]

Hi guys,

My search didn’t turn up much on this rifle.

Does anyone on here own one or spent any time with one?

My interest has rose with this rifle for some reason, looking at the 6mm Creedmoor.

 

[ShtrRdy]

I don't own one but I got to handle two used ones that you on the rack at a Scheel's store. I was not impressed. What disturbed me the most is the sloppy fit of the bolt to the receiver. The fit and finish of the receiver and bottom metal to the stock wasn't too nice either.

I do like the 6mm Creedmoor though.

 

[buckhunter62]

The old Springfield made nice hunting rifles back in the day before Remington & /winchester made bolt action rifles. Thousands of them were made in to sporters after the war. I have one that I put a Model 70 safety on new barrel nice stock hinge floor plat etc.

 

[STOMP442]

Just had one brought to me for load work chambered in 6.5 PRC. Looks to be a really well built rifle. They use BSF barrels who I contacted a few months back inquiring about them for an upcoming build. The owner was telling me about the new springfields and how they chose him for their barrels. He said they set up 3 identical rifles, using BSF, Proof and Carbon Six and at the end of the day they chose him as their barrel supplier. I don't know what exactly the factors of the testing were but it sounds like Springfield did their homework on the rifles. The actions look very similar to a Bergara with a little bit different bolt shroud. The chamber of the barrels even have the weird cone like the Bergaras do. I am very interested in how it shoots. I will report back when I am able.

 

[xswanted]

Just had one brought to me for load work chambered in 6.5 PRC. Looks to be a really well built rifle. They use BSF barrels who I contacted a few months back inquiring about them for an upcoming build. The owner was telling me about the new springfields and how they chose him for their barrels. He said they set up 3 identical rifles, using BSF, Proof and Carbon Six and at the end of the day they chose him as their barrel supplier. I don't know what exactly the factors of the testing were but it sounds like Springfield did their homework on the rifles. The actions look very similar to a Bergara with a little bit different bolt shroud. The chamber of the barrels even have the weird cone like the Bergaras do. I am very interested in how it shoots. I will report back when I am able.

Please do report! It’s hard to find a decent test on then outside of a few magazine articles.

I’ve handled the gun a few times at the store but im anxiously awaiting a decent accuracy test.

 

[Rope2horns]

I bought one....I was actually impressed with the accuracy and Hornady factory ammo...My ten year old grandson easily banged steel out to 800yrds with it. I have all the components to reload for it but haven't got around to it yet.

 

[STOMP442]

I got the waypoint to the range this weekend for a little break in. It seems like it wants to shoot right out of the gate. I loaded up 25 rounds of 143 ELD-Xs under 56.0gr - 57.5gr of H1000 in Lapua brass with CCI #250s for initial sight in and break in. I fired 5 rounds getting the scope centered on paper and then shot four 5 shot groups cleaning in between groups at 100 yards. Groups were fired about 7-8am 90 degrees 30% humidity, wind right to left at about 4-6mph from bench with rear bag. Top left group is is shots 5-10 and worked down, middle left, middle right, bottom left. Orange squares measure 1"x 1". The rifle held pretty much MOA or better, with, in my opinion a bullet that hasn't showed much promise in the accuracy dept. Load development will continue with some Berger 140 VLD hunting bullets seated to mag length which end up being about a 50 thou jump in this particular rifle. The barrel cleaned up very easily and had little to no copper fouling after each 5 shot group.

 

[Zero333]

I rather have a original Springfield M1903 in 30-06' than anything new they make.

I think to a small degree, they might be milking the Springfield name just a bit... or too much.

 

[xswanted]

I got the waypoint to the range this weekend for a little break in. It seems like it wants to shoot right out of the gate. I loaded up 25 rounds of 143 ELD-Xs under 56.0gr - 57.5gr of H1000 in Lapua brass with CCI #250s for initial sight in and break in. I fired 5 rounds getting the scope centered on paper and then shot four 5 shot groups cleaning in between groups at 100 yards. Groups were fired about 7-8am 90 degrees 30% humidity, wind right to left at about 4-6mph from bench with rear bag. Top left group is is shots 5-10 and worked down, middle left, middle right, bottom left. Orange squares measure 1"x 1". The rifle held pretty much MOA or better, with, in my opinion a bullet that hasn't showed much promise in the accuracy dept. Load development will continue with some Berger 140 VLD hunting bullets seated to mag length which end up being about a 50 thou jump in this particular rifle. The barrel cleaned up very easily and had little to no copper fouling after each 5 shot group.

Very good, looks promising thank you for the info.

I have to mention though…….90 degrees at 8am…..nope. I’ll keep my butt in ND and deal with -35 and wind!

 

[JB10]

Ive been looking for a non carbon barrel 6.5 prc for 3 years now with no luck. Even emailed springfield about it. They are pushing out the carbon barrel versions before steel barrels

 

[Dgd6mm]

It just so happens I seen this Springfield Waypoint 2020 yesterday in 22lr.
I was going to ask about it today.

 

[STOMP442]

Very good, looks promising thank you for the info.

I have to mention though…….90 degrees at 8am…..nope. I’ll keep my butt in ND and deal with -35 and wind!

Yep, its rough around here this time of year. Thankfully though the wind hasn't been too bad. I can put up with a lot, but not the wind. It makes me say bad words.

 

[JB10]

Well i know this is an old thread but finally found the model i wanted. Took 4 years. It should be here the 20th of this month. I got the 6.5 prc with the steel barrel.