Springfield redline

[jjgaw]

The Springfield waypoint redline caught my eye and may be my next rifle. There’s not a ton of talk out there about this rifle, especially on here. The stock design is definitely a love it or hate it type design- personally I like the looks of it..

Looking for opinions from owners, specifically on the redline model. How are you liking it? Which barrel length and caliber do you choose?

 

[Macintosh]

Not an owner. It appears to be a pretty standard weight or lightish weight sporter rifle, suppressor ready and with an aftermarket stock, but at $2300 msrp thats pretty easy and approaching the price of the “off the shelf customs”. Given I havent heard much about them either, curious what caught your eye?

 

[jjgaw]

Not an owner. It appears to be a pretty standard weight or lightish weight sporter rifle, suppressor ready and with an aftermarket stock, but at $2300 msrp thats pretty easy and approaching the price of the “off the shelf customs”. Given I havent heard much about them either, curious what caught your eye?

You can get them brand new off grabagun for $1500, which i can justify compared to $2300.

I’d say the things that caught my eye were the weight- 6lbs 4oz with the 20” barrel, the carbon barrel, grayboa stock, and the stock design gives it a “cool factor.” Springfield advertises a .75” moa guarantee and all the videos on YouTube have confirmed that. The con for me would be the lack of caliber offerings, currently only 6.5cm and .308.

 

[Fabel.52]

I know someone who bought one but hasn't fired it yet 6.5 with the 20" barrel. It.s a pretty smooth action I've considered getting one as well. I kind of like the stock. I don't love 90 degree bolt throws and that is one of my hesitations aside from I would rather have it in 6mm.

 

[jjgaw]

I know someone who bought one but hasn't fired it yet 6.5 with the 20" barrel. It.s a pretty smooth action I've considered getting one as well. I kind of like the stock. I don't love 90 degree bolt throws and that is one of my hesitations aside from I would rather have it in 6mm.

Solid point I didn’t realize that. I would definitely prefer a 60 degree throw.

 

[Pilsner]

I just spent nearly a week behind a Springfield Waypoint 2020 in 300 PRC at a long-range class. Several hundred rounds fired. My only complaint was that it shipped with a single AICS LA magazine, so I had to borrow one from a fellow instructor to get through the high round count stages. With ELD-M/X ammo it was printing 0.3 MOA 3 shot groups and 5 shot groups in the 0.5-0.75 MOA. We shot out to 1340 yards in winds gusting up to 35+ MPH. Trigger is great once adjusted down, stock is stiff and doesnt't flex when loading bipod. The other instructor was running a Christensen Arms in 300 PRC with a 26" barrel. We both used the same dope since we both shot the same ammo at same velocities (190 CX at 3005, 212 ELD-X at 2950, and 225 ELD-M at 2900). He used a brake, and I used my Banish BackCountry suppressor.
My other "complaint" if you want to call it that was my own fault - I showed up to a class with a rifle that wasn't broken in. That caused the FPS to jump around a good bit for the first 150 rounds or so then it settled down and kept getting faster, eventually settling to the numbers seen above. My fault not the rifles.
I am currently in the market for one in 6.5 PRC to have a matching set. It impressed me that much.

 

[jjgaw]

I just spent nearly a week behind a Springfield Waypoint 2020 in 300 PRC at a long-range class. Several hundred rounds fired. My only complaint was that it shipped with a single AICS LA magazine, so I had to borrow one from a fellow instructor to get through the high round count stages. With ELD-M/X ammo it was printing 0.3 MOA 3 shot groups and 5 shot groups in the 0.5-0.75 MOA. We shot out to 1340 yards in winds gusting up to 35+ MPH. Trigger is great once adjusted down, stock is stiff and doesnt't flex when loading bipod. The other instructor was running a Christensen Arms in 300 PRC with a 26" barrel. We both used the same dope since we both shot the same ammo at same velocities (190 CX at 3005, 212 ELD-X at 2950, and 225 ELD-M at 2900). He used a brake, and I used my Banish BackCountry suppressor.
My other "complaint" if you want to call it that was my own fault - I showed up to a class with a rifle that wasn't broken in. That caused the FPS to jump around a good bit for the first 150 rounds or so then it settled down and kept getting faster, eventually settling to the numbers seen above. My fault not the rifles.
I am currently in the market for one in 6.5 PRC to have a matching set. It impressed me that much.

Love to hear it. I’ve watched several videos on them so far and have yet to see anyone not be impressed by them.

 

[Pilsner]

Love to hear it. I’ve watched several videos on them so far and have yet to see anyone not be impressed by them.

A year ago we did this same class here on our farm and a guy brought his in 6.5 Creedmor and his also impressed everyone.

 

[Hnthrdr]

At 2300 it’s kind of a joke when seekins can be had for 1800. At 1500 a 6.5cm seems like a deal for the sum of the parts that it boasts.

 

[jjgaw]

At 2300 it’s kind of a joke when seekins can be had for 1800. At 1500 a 6.5cm seems like a deal for the sum of the parts that it boasts.

Yea I wouldn’t consider the redline at $2300.

 

[HornPorn]

Yea I wouldn’t consider the redline at $2300.

Did you end up getting one, and if so, what is your experience and recommendation?

 

[jjgaw]

Did you end up getting one, and if so, what is your experience and recommendation?

I have not. Still considering it but the lack of calibers is a drawback for sure

 

[hunting1]

Love everyone of my Springfield Waypoints and Boundary rifles. All shoot one hole, if I needed another rifle I would look at one.

 

[hoooogan]

I love my Redline! Got it for an absolute steal (<$900+tax/shipping/fees) on GunBroker, so I can't complain even if it was terrible!

I've gotten some handloads 142 ABLR and 147 ELDM seconds down to ~1/2". Not quite dialed in on the lighter <130gr stuff yet, but making progress. 129 ABLR and 127 LRX is a hair over 1". I think my jump is too tight but haven't retested yet. The texture on the stock is a bit aggressive, so I'm looking to add a thin cheek pad. After ~70 rounds in my last session, my cheek was feeling a bit irritated. Otherwise, the stock is comfortable and the action is nice and smooth. As it sits in the picture, it's ~8lbs 5oz without the bipod. I'd recommend it, especially if you can find a good deal. There are buy-it-now listings in the ~1400 range. Minus the Grayboe stock, you are basically get a BSF barreled R700 action with a TriggerTech for ~900.

 

[HornPorn]

I love my Redline! Got it for an absolute steal (<$900+tax/shipping/fees) on GunBroker, so I can't complain even if it was terrible!

I've gotten some handloads 142 ABLR and 147 ELDM seconds down to ~1/2". Not quite dialed in on the lighter <130gr stuff yet, but making progress. 129 ABLR and 127 LRX is a hair over 1". I think my jump is too tight but haven't retested yet. The texture on the stock is a bit aggressive, so I'm looking to add a thin cheek pad. After ~70 rounds in my last session, my cheek was feeling a bit irritated. Otherwise, the stock is comfortable and the action is nice and smooth. As it sits in the picture, it's ~8lbs 5oz without the bipod. I'd recommend it, especially if you can find a good deal. There are buy-it-now listings in the ~1400 range. Minus the Grayboe stock, you are basically get a BSF barreled R700 action with a TriggerTech for ~900.

Cheapest I’m seeing online is $1,300

 

[jjgaw]

I love my Redline! Got it for an absolute steal (<$900+tax/shipping/fees) on GunBroker, so I can't complain even if it was terrible!

I've gotten some handloads 142 ABLR and 147 ELDM seconds down to ~1/2". Not quite dialed in on the lighter <130gr stuff yet, but making progress. 129 ABLR and 127 LRX is a hair over 1". I think my jump is too tight but haven't retested yet. The texture on the stock is a bit aggressive, so I'm looking to add a thin cheek pad. After ~70 rounds in my last session, my cheek was feeling a bit irritated. Otherwise, the stock is comfortable and the action is nice and smooth. As it sits in the picture, it's ~8lbs 5oz without the bipod. I'd recommend it, especially if you can find a good deal. There are buy-it-now listings in the ~1400 range. Minus the Grayboe stock, you are basically get a BSF barreled R700 action with a TriggerTech for ~900.

That’s a steal! I keep waiting for them to drop the price on grabagun. I figure they will try to move old stock at some point and offer a rebate or something

 

[hoooogan]

That’s a steal! I keep waiting for them to drop the price on grabagun. I figure they will try to move old stock at some point and offer a rebate or something

I just so happened to stumble on the auction as it was ending. Thought to myself, "damn that's low." Threw in a "no way that works" bid, fully expecting it to go towards 1100-1200. It got bumped once then ended. Wasn't even looking for another 6.5, but I'll take it!

 

[wind gypsy]

At $1300 that seems like a nice price. Would be cooler for less $ with a steel barrel and a stock that had a toe line for rear support.