Springfield Armory Waypoint 2020 Pre Review.

[joelbiltz]

And here is the target with all three groups.

 

[joelbiltz]

Well I ended up with a Landowner voucher for a Southern Colorado antelope hunt coming up in three weeks so I decided I better get a bit serious and stretch the legs on the Waypoint. This was all with factory Hornady 143 ELDX. I Hope to put down a big lope come Oct. 2nd

This was a 3 shot group at 400 yards. Pretty darn happy with the rifle after shooting this group. I did not measure the group but I’d say right at or slightly less than MOA.

This group was one shot each starting at 600 then 500 and then at 400. The Orange dot is the size of the bottom of a paint can. I am overall very pleased with this rifle and factory Hornady ammo. It shoots way better than expected. It was starting to warm up when I shot these shots and the heat waves were getting pretty serious. But with that being said I’ll take these three shots any day!

 

[joelbiltz]

Curiosity got me so I did a quick Ballistic-X measurement. There was a bit of a wind this morning. So the left to right grouping may have had something to do with that. Take out the wind and this quite possibly could have been a .5 MOA group at 400 yards with factory ammunition.

 

[joelbiltz]

My first successful hunt with the Springfield Armory Waypoint was amazing. I traveled to Southern Colorado on a last minute antelope hunt and it turned out to be amazing! Opening morning I had this exceptional buck killed by 8AM. 200 yards with the waypoint and Hornady Precision Hunter 143 ELDX.

 

[robby denning]

My first successful hunt with the Springfield Armory Waypoint was amazing. I traveled to Southern Colorado on a last minute antelope hunt and it turned out to be amazing! Opening morning I had this exceptional buck killed by 8AM. 200 yards with the waypoint and Hornady Precision Hunter 143 ELDX.

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Good buck Joel. Looks like the rifles delivered


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[ShortMountain91]

Really like this rifle and think it has a ton to offer. Just wish they had some 7mm or 300 flavors

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[chadcharb]

Really like this rifle and think it has a ton to offer. Just wish they had some 7mm or 300 flavors

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I've been looking at them since they came out and can't believe there was no 7mm offering. Rumor is there are more chamberings coming though

 

[Flyrodcowboy]

Does anyone have any leads where I can find one to purchase? My order has been ‘back ordered’ for over a year.

 

[joelbiltz]

Gunbroker

Does anyone have any leads where I can find one to purchase? My order has been ‘back ordered’ for over a year.

 

[Terry300]

Wish I did.I have had one ordered for almost a year in 6.5 prc with adjustable stock.

 

[NeverSummer]

Fingers crossed for some more powerful offerings. 300 WSM and I'm there. Fixed AG alpine hunter stock, evergreen camo, carbon barrel is my flavor. My only possible gripe is the pull weight on the trigger, I'd prefer 2lb, but the Trigger Tech is the best there is right now. Might swap this TT Field trigger for a 2 stage TT Special. No need to order a custom hunting rifle with this on the market so long as they address the caliber issue.

 

[NeverSummer]

I've been looking at them since they came out and can't believe there was no 7mm offering. Rumor is there are more chamberings coming though

I talked to their CS this morning and they said "potentially working on it" and "check back with us in January".

 

[sawsington]

How would you say the ELD-X worked out for you? Obviously successful hunt, but how did they perform?

 

[TheTone]

I’m scheming with myself on how I can get one in 6.5creed or 308 within the next year. I’ve got a gun I would use as partial trade but may just struggle finding one it aeems

 

[joelbiltz]

I’m scheming with myself on how I can get one in 6.5creed or 308 within the next year. I’ve got a gun I would use as partial trade but may just struggle finding one it aeems

Gunbroker!

 

[joelbiltz]

How would you say the ELD-X worked out for you? Obviously successful hunt, but how did they perform?

I am very happy with both the ELDX and ELDM bullets so far. I have killed an Alaska Bull moose with a 208 ELDM and several deer sized game with 143 ELDX.

 

[TheTone]

Gunbroker!

Dang it, you’re right and probably cheaper than any of my local gun shops can do. I still can’t decide if the carbon barrel is worth it

 

[jared07]

I was able to get my hands on a Springfield Armory Waypoint 2020 rifle. I wanted to shoot you guys few pictures and my initial thoughts. There will be a full and complete review after I get a chance to hunt with it some this fall.

First off the rifle comes in a very nice and user friendly soft padded case that was unexpected but very nice to have and use while traveling. The case has hook and loop Velcro straps to secure the rifle in place as well as a sleeve that fits over the muzzle of the barrel and another small pouch to remove the bolt and protect it as well.

Secondly the fit finish and components are IMO are designed and machined very well. The bolt is a super thought out tool-less design that allows for quick in the field stripping of the bolt in emergency situations. AG composites Carbon fiber stock with a slight palm swell fits my hand very very well and incorporates M-Lock up front to make mounting a pic rail for a bipod super easy. The stock also features 5 QD Flush cup sling mounts.

I was able to mount up a Leupold MK5 HD 3-18 in Hawkins rings. I have not had a chance to shoot it yet but will get to it this week sometime. In my opinion (and I have owned and shot a lot of high end rifles) that this rifle is a lot of rifle (value) for the money. If it shoots as good as I feel it will it’s going to be a hit!!!

Obviously I want a complete a thorough review so I plan on shooting and testing it this fall. I plan on using this rifle on a Eastern Colorado Late mule deer hunt as well as using it here in Indiana on Whitetail deer.

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Who makes that single slot rail section? Very cool.


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[joelbiltz]

Who makes that single slot rail section? Very cool.


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Dallas Lane. Lane Precision rifles.

 

[CGSwimmer25]

Here’s my 100 yard group getting my 308 sighted in. Sweet shooting rifle for sure!

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