Many shooters are looking for a 1,000 yard rifle that can deliver precision shots at long ranges.
Numerous manufacturers introduced new bolt-action rifles aimed at this growing market segment.
Some have been more successful than others with options for shooters over a broad range of price points.
The author conducting long range shooting tests with the Springfield Armory Model 2020 Waypoint in6mm Creedmoor.
Springfield Armory is well known for its semi-auto rifle and handgun offerings.
Recently it entered this competitive market with theModel 2020 Waypoint.
Having tested it myself, I can happily say that Springfields Model 2020 Waypoint is thus far a success.
The gear used during the long-range testing of the Model 2020 Waypoint.
Ive been shooting one off-and-on for several weeks.
It is without a doubt a proper and effective bolt-action rifle.
And if you doubt its accuracy potential, Springfield backs up the rifle up with a.75 MOA accuracy guarantee.
The carbon fiber-sleeved barrel features an SA Radial Brake on its threaded muzzle.
Too Narrow a Focus?
I wont go into a lot of mundane specs.
But what I will do is go into some of my observations and considerations regarding the platform.
Model 2020 Waypoint fitted with a PSR Bipod from Accu-Shot for a stable shooting platform.
As you may know, any inconsistencies and weaknesses become clear at longer distances.
However, with the solid build quality of the rifle, I felt it was a fair challenge.
But how about in its original hunting trim?
The Model 2020 Waypoint features extensive use of carbon fiber in the construction of its stock as well as its barrel.
In other words, a lucky hit does not a 1,000-yard rifle make.
Other factors include accessories and ammunition.
In this case, a Leupold Mark 5HD 3.6-1844 was to be used.
The Leupold Mark 5HD 3.6-18×44 scope mounted to the Springfield Waypoint used in this long range test.
In my experience, it possesses the clarity and consistency in tracking necessary for successful shooting at this distance.
Ammunition is Federals 105-gr.
This ammo has displayed excellent precision at 100 yards for me, with sub-half MOA groups.
The ammo used during the long-range shooting test was Federal’s 105-gr. Gold Medal Berger, a precision loading with which the author has gotten sub-half MOA groups.
I dialed in 8.6 mils, holding .5 Mil left, and pressed the trigger.
I dropped out .2 Mil of elevation and pressed the trigger again.
I added .1 MIL of elevation and pressed again, with an impact on the steel.
The Model 2020 Waypoint is an expertly made hunting rifle. But how would it do as a 1,000-yard rifle?
Subsequent shots would bring impact after impact, occasionally interrupted by wind that was aggressive if not atypical.
Final elevation was 8.4 MIL a tenth less than what the app called for.
And, this further proved the Waypoints repeatable accuracy performance capabilities to me.
