When Springfield Armory debuted its Model 2020 rifle a few years ago, it marked the venerable gun manufacturer's first entry into the hunting market. Now for 2025, Springfield's launching the latest iteration: a compact and lightweight chassis-based rifle crafted for shooters who demand bolt-action precision and AR-style modularity in one uncompromising, suppressor-ready platform. 
just beneath its attractive and durable Coyote Brown Cerakote finish, this bolt-action rifle — offered in .308 Win. or 6.5 Creedmoor (CM) — boasts a Sharps Bros. Heatseeker chassis. Crafted from a solid block of 6061-T6 billet aluminum for the ultimate in lightweight strength, the chassis weighs a mere 1 lb., 3 oz.
This remarkable lightness doesn't mean a lack of modern features, though. The Heatseeker includes a 14" free-float handguard (it, too, weighs just 10 oz.), with M-Lok on all four sides and dual QD sling mounts on each side so you can mount whichever accessories you prefer. The muzzle is threaded 5/8x24 to accept the suppressor or muzzle device of your choice, and features a thread-protector muzzle cap.
In fact, one of the Heatseeker's bragging points is its modularity. Thanks to its AR-style chassis, the gun is outfitted with a buffer tube extension for mounting AR-pattern stocks, and is designed to accept AR-pattern pistol grips. It also 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 cheek piece.
As for accuracy and handling, shooters won't be disappointed. A TriggerTech Field Trigger, adjustable for a pull weight from 2.5-5 lbs., boosts accuracy to an impressive .75 MOA accuracy guarantee, making it ideal for demanding and serious shooters. The package comes complete with a B5 Systems P-Grip 23 and a metal five-round AICS-pattern magazine.
“The Model 2020 line of bolt-action rifles has established a solid reputation for uncompromising performance and quality,” said Steve Kramer, Vice President of Marketing for Springfield Armory. “This new Model 2020 Heatseeker adds a new dimension to the line, one that is as equally at home in the field as it is on the range.” MSRP $2,355; Springfield-Armory.com.
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