Springfield made a splash when it entered the bolt-action rifle market with its 2020 rifles. These were certainly not an “and also” endeavor for Springfield. This was especially true with their Heatseeker models. They proved to be lightweight, reliable, and very accurate. With the success of that model, Springfield has now doubled down and is offering new variants of this popular rifle.
New 2020 Heatseeker Variant – Evolution of the 2020 Line
Springfield Armory has announced a new longer-barreled Springfield Armory Model 2020 Heatseeker variant with 20″ and 22″ barrels. The Model 2020 Heatseeker — originally launched earlier this year with a 16″ barrel — is a chassis-based rifle crafted for shooters who demand bolt-action precision and AR-style modularity in one uncompromising, suppressor-ready platform.
Featuring a rugged Coyote Brown Cerakote finish, the bolt-action rifles are available in .308 Win. or 6.5 Creedmoor (CM). The .308 Win. version is a 20″ model, while the 6.5 CM versions are offered in either 20″ or 22″ models.
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Sharps Bros. Heatseeker Chassis
All Heatseekers feature a Sharps Bros. Heatseeker chassis machined from a solid block of 6061-T6 billet aluminum for strength without bulk. The chassis weighs a mere one lb., three oz., and includes a 14″ free-float handguard that weighs just 10 oz. M-Lok slots are located on all four sides of the handguard, with dual QD sling mounts on each side.
In addition, the chassis is designed with AR-style features for maximum modularity. It’s outfitted with a buffer tube extension for mounting AR-pattern stocks and is designed to accept AR-pattern pistol grips. The Model 2020 Heatseeker comes outfitted with a B5 Systems Collapsible Precision Stock (CPS) that is adjustable for both length of pull and cheek height. It also comes with a matching CPS-adjustable cheekpiece. A B5 Systems P-Grip 23 is also included.
Custom-Grade Stainless Steel Model 2020 Action
Underpinning the Model 2020 Heatseeker rifles is Springfield’s custom-grade stainless steel Model 2020 action. It features dual locking lugs, a fluted bolt, and EDM raceways. Mated to the action are free-floated, carbon fiber-wrapped barrels with muzzles threaded 5/8×24 and featuring thread-protector muzzle caps.
A TriggerTech Field Trigger, adjustable for a pull weight from 2.5-5 lbs., and a metal five-round AICS-pattern magazine round out the package. The result is a family of rifles with an impressive .75 MOA accuracy guarantee, making them ideal for serious and demanding shooters.
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New 2020 Heatseeker Variant
“The 16″ Model 2020 Heatseeker bolt-action rifle’s combination of compact dimensions with modular adaptability and uncompromising performance made it an instantaneous hit,” said Steve Kramer, Vice President of Marketing for Springfield Armory. “These new Model 2020 Heatseekers add a new dimension to the line, extending the design’s already capable performance envelope even farther.”
With MSRP’s of $2,355, these new Model 2020 Heatseekers stand ready to deliver on the hunt or at the range.
For more information, visit Springfield.
New 2020 Heatseeker Variants
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| Model 2020 Heatseeker 20” .308 | MSRP: $2,355 |
| Model 2020 Heatseeker 20” 6.5 CM | MSRP: $2,355 |
| Model 2020 Heatseeker 22” 6.5 CM | MSRP: $2,355 |
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