Model 2020 Waypoint Rifles - Springfield Armory
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I guess springfield is getting into the long range game?
Springfield Armory Bolt Action
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I guess springfield is getting into the long range game?
Pretty sure BSF has mostly made AR barrels until recently.
I got an email a bit ago.
Immediately went on my "gotta check one out" list. From the feature list, looks like a sweet setup at a really good price, especially if street price is typical vs retail.
Immediately went on my "gotta check one out" list. From the feature list, looks like a sweet setup at a really good price, especially if street price is typical vs retail.
The action is actually impressive for the money if I'm interpreting the pictures correctly.
Looks like it has an integral lug, side bolt release, threaded bolt handle, and a pinned rail.
It's Rem 700 footprint, that's even better.
Looks like it has an integral lug, side bolt release, threaded bolt handle, and a pinned rail.
It's Rem 700 footprint, that's even better.
I wasn't a fan of the Delta 5 when DD rolled that out because it's a proprietary action from a newcomer to the game.
Springfield is a newcomer to the game, but it's all Rem 700 stuff. From what I can tell, I don't think they're making the action, and they aren't making the the trigger, the stock, or the barrel. They slap their brand name on it and ship it and maybe do the assembly/barrel fitting.
I'm not nearly as cautious of this out of the gate. If the rifles can shoot, you would be hard pressed to build a rifle yourself with these components any cheaper.
Springfield is a newcomer to the game, but it's all Rem 700 stuff. From what I can tell, I don't think they're making the action, and they aren't making the the trigger, the stock, or the barrel. They slap their brand name on it and ship it and maybe do the assembly/barrel fitting.
I'm not nearly as cautious of this out of the gate. If the rifles can shoot, you would be hard pressed to build a rifle yourself with these components any cheaper.
Got a couple of them.....
Here is one.
the other.....
Here is one.
the other.....
Same concerns. Wonder who/where the action is made? Does a guy jump in early and chance the growing pains on a new product?/ tooling/assembly?
Definitely feature rich, and got a look to it!
Still located in Geneseo, bout 2 hours from me. Can you fill me in on the betrayal? You guys are my industry news source.
LMT and Les Bear both jumped the border to Iowa. Can't blame them myself.
They claim they didn’t check on their lobbyist’s actual motives....hard to believe.
Why Is Everyone Boycotting Springfield Armory?
The gun community felt betrayed by Springfield Armory's supposed deal with the IFMA. Let's look at that now that things have changed.
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Looks good, but I'm not sold on that carbon barrel. A fluted barrel inside a sleeve, that doesn't contact the flutes? Either it will work really well like a Lewis, or it will just be an expensive gimmick - and I don't see that muzzle brake directing any airflow...
Could end up being a really nice factory PRC option.
Could end up being a really nice factory PRC option.
Agreed, looks well done.
Hearing October delivery.
Also hearing action production is in-house at SA. Fairly certain SA dug deep into what’s available in the current action market. These days 700 clone actions are very much like 1911’s, *anyone* can CNC a good product(with funding and knowledgeable folks).
Hearing October delivery.
Also hearing action production is in-house at SA. Fairly certain SA dug deep into what’s available in the current action market. These days 700 clone actions are very much like 1911’s, *anyone* can CNC a good product(with funding and knowledgeable folks).
integrated recoil lug and 700 foot print? i wonder what kind of tolerances they are holding on those actions and if shouldered prefits will follow.
I really like how they thought this one out to be a decent hunting rifle. the price seems justified!
I really like how they thought this one out to be a decent hunting rifle. the price seems justified!
If it's a custom action (basically is) and they're savvy enough to wire EDM the raceways, I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that they have probably done their homework on the rest of it.
I'm actually exited about this rifle if only for the value, and while I usually don't get worked up about much, here's my thinking:
IF the action is as well-machined as I suspect it likely is, we're looking at an action that out in the wild would cost around the $1,000 mark. A short action with an integral lug, side bolt release, a pinned rail, prethreaded bolt knob, etc. usually would lighten your wallet by about $1,000. It's also model 700 footprint, so even if you want another stock, I'm sure there will be someone looking to buy a CF stock from a good outfit like AG Composites.
You can't hardly get a barreled custom action for $1,600, which is the MSRP on their base model. Even if it only holds .75 MOA, I get a good carbon fiber stock and trigger for the cost of a barreled action, and I can rebarrel down the road if I'm unsatisfied.
I'm actually exited about this rifle if only for the value, and while I usually don't get worked up about much, here's my thinking:
IF the action is as well-machined as I suspect it likely is, we're looking at an action that out in the wild would cost around the $1,000 mark. A short action with an integral lug, side bolt release, a pinned rail, prethreaded bolt knob, etc. usually would lighten your wallet by about $1,000. It's also model 700 footprint, so even if you want another stock, I'm sure there will be someone looking to buy a CF stock from a good outfit like AG Composites.
You can't hardly get a barreled custom action for $1,600, which is the MSRP on their base model. Even if it only holds .75 MOA, I get a good carbon fiber stock and trigger for the cost of a barreled action, and I can rebarrel down the road if I'm unsatisfied.
It’s going to be really interesting to see how the industry fleshes itself out in the next 5 years. With a company like SA coming out with a rifle of this specification at this price, it’s only going to push prices down. Competition in the market is a great thing for us! Going to be interesting to see who is still around and going strong in 5 years.
i wonder what (or if) custom action manufacturers go the route of machining more actions for the big companies rather than direct to consumers. It could be a good thing for the industry. Get the great tolerances of a custom action and those companies are guaranteed “x” amount of business. Could be a good marriage.
i wonder what (or if) custom action manufacturers go the route of machining more actions for the big companies rather than direct to consumers. It could be a good thing for the industry. Get the great tolerances of a custom action and those companies are guaranteed “x” amount of business. Could be a good marriage.
I think I saw somewhere it was so you can use other 700 bases if you choose to.
It's a 700 footprint, so anything will work. If someone isn't satisfied with a 6x48 pinned rail or just wants 8x40, they can always send it to a smith.
The bolt body and bolt handle do not appear to be machined out of a single piece. Am I seeing this right?
The other thing that caught my attention, they do not have a sub MOA guarantee but rather a 3/4 MOA guarantee or better. This should be very very interesting. To be able to say your rifle is capable of that (and I'm assuming this is with quality factory match ammo) then this tells me their barrels are done right. Or they could just be delivering false promises but who knows. Looks interesting for sure...
The other thing that caught my attention, they do not have a sub MOA guarantee but rather a 3/4 MOA guarantee or better. This should be very very interesting. To be able to say your rifle is capable of that (and I'm assuming this is with quality factory match ammo) then this tells me their barrels are done right. Or they could just be delivering false promises but who knows. Looks interesting for sure...
True, Zermatt includes a rail of your choosing with the action and they have their own system for pinning it, so it makes sense they aren't compatible.
Springfield explicitly mentions that their action accepts Remington 700 pattern picatinny rails, so I think buyers are safe buying another rail if they're unsatisfied with the factory config.
Impact has the 308 listed at $2104.00. Carbon barrel but non adjustable stock. 170 off retail, so some idea of initial street price.
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Springfield Model 2020 Waypoint 308 Win, 20" Carbon Fiber Barrel, SA Radial Brake, Tan, Desert Verde Cerakote, Ridgeline Camo Carbon Fiber Stock, M-LOK, TriggerTech Adj Trigger, 5rd AICS Short Action Magazine
Springfield Model 2020 Waypoint 308 Win, 20" Carbon Fiber Barrel, SA Radial Brake, Tan, Desert Verde Cerakote, Ridgeline Camo Carbon Fiber Stock, M-LOK, TriggerTech Adj Trigger, 5rd AICS Short Action Magazine. Springfield Armory BAW920308CFD. Springfield Armory has a storied history of building ...
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Does anyone know the barrel contour for the steel versions? Does Springfield use 'their own' barrel blank or are these sourced?
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