It was a brand-new bolt gun called the Waypoint, designed and built with performance in mind.
I had to have one.
Lets fast forward to 2021.
The Waypoint, although beautiful, is not just for show. At the range or in the field, this rifle turns in impressive performance.
Im in need of a new hunting rifle.
There was really no question in my mind what I wanted that Waypoint I shot at the media event.
The answer is simple.
This five-shot group at 100 yards shows the excellent accuracy potential of the Waypoint bolt action rifle.
To my mind, the rifle is simply perfect.
Stay With Me… First, these rifles are manufactured in the USA.
Also, all the Waypoints come with a .75 MOA accuracy guarantee.
The author’s rifle had a 22″ carbon fiber and stainless steel barrel, fitted with an included removable muzzle brake.
Also, it features an adjustable cheek riser.
The model I picked up came equipped with acarbon fiber barrel.
The 22 barrel has a unique roll-wrapped carbon fiber sleeve over the stainless-steel fluted barrel.
Hunting takes many forms. Here the author used a blind and called in the deer where the Waypoint would make its presence known.
This creates air gaps that help keep the barrel cooler and promote cold bore to warm bore repeatability.
The knob at the end of the bolt is removable.
Below the bolt, you will find one of the best triggers I have ever put a finger on.
The author was able to take this deer with his bow before the Waypoint rifle hunt.
The Triggertech field trigger features a low-profile, non-snag safety and uses Triggertechs Frictionless Release Technology.
It is adjustable from 2.5 5 lbs.
and feels incredible no matter what you set the trigger pull at.
Equipped with an adjustable-height stock, this Springfield Waypoint allows for a more perfect fit to the shooter.
My gun came with the trigger set at around that 5-lb.
On the Hunt
The gun didnt disappoint at all on the range.
I broke in the barrel shooting some American Eagle 120-gr.
open tip match ammunition, running a bore snake down the barrel after every round at first.
I did not want to chance messing the rifling up on this precision monster.
I knew I was ready for opening weekend, so I packed up the rifle and headed north.
Up at hunting camp, the Waypoint was the envy of all my friends.
That was where the Waypoint came in.
I could still see him though, so I grabbed my call and gave a few grunts.
He ended up about 10 yards out from me behind some trees.
Grunting back at me and flicking his tail.
Watching through my scope, I was waiting for him to just step out a little further.
Three more steps Mr. buck.
Just walk out three more steps.
At this point, we had been grunting at each other for almost 10 minutes.
He was moving slowly in the right direction.
He had turned and started walking the wrong way when I let out one more grunt.
This one really got him excited, and he turned and ran a few steps right in my direction.
I knew I was caught when the wind shifted.
This is why it is called hunting and not shooting, I suppose.
If you ask me, its worth every penny.
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