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Springfield, Breaking Boundaries

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For the past few months, I have been stacking up 7mm Mag groups out of a new bolt gun: the Model 2020 Boundary– from Springfield Armory, of all people.

It’s got an option for a fluted or carbon-fiber wrapped barrel, comes in 7 modern calibers (including PRCs and Creedmoors), runs a traditional profile AG carbon fiber stock with M-LOK slots and QD cups, and is optics- and suppressor ready. Plus it has a Trigger Tech adjustable trigger and comes with a sub-MOA guarantee.

The Boundary, as shown “Field ready” with a SilencerCo Scythe Ti suppressor, a Leupold VX-6HD 3-18×44 CDS-ZL2 and rings, adjustable sling, and three rounds loaded in the magazine, hit the scales at 9 pounds 7.3 ounces.

And I was able to stack up some decent groups with it.

The Boundary feels a lot like a custom rifle that costs a bunch more than this out-of-the-box bolt gun. Springfield seems to be breaking out of its traditional 1911 and M1A mold as of late and this rifle is a step in the right direction if the company is seeking to fill a niche with savvy 21st Century hunters, especially those seeking a PRC-chambered gun that is light enough for Western hunting and with all the best features. 

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SilencerCo Goes Titanium with New Scythe Can

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SilencerCo juat week debuted the company’s first all-titanium suppressor, the ultra-lightweight Scythe-Ti. 

The .30 caliber Scythe is ideal for those looking to save weight on their rifle or carbine setup while still looking to greatly tame some muzzle bark. Rated to handle everything from .223/5.56 NATO to .300 RUM, it has no barrel length restrictions. The biggest selling point, garnered from its Grade 5 and Grade 9 titanium materials, is the weight of just 7.3 ounces with the new single-point anchor brake installed.

To get a feel for just how light that is, it’s about the same as an adult hamster, a cup of sugar, or a roll of nickels. 

The Scythe is 6.16 inches long and looks unlike the rest of SiCo’s catalog, sporting a distinctive Type 2 anodizing with an oil-rubbed finish. The weld lines tend to darken while it heats up. The diameter is 1.73 inches. Note the single-point anchor brake end cap, which we really noted helps cut down on recoil. (All photos: Chris Eger)

I got to try out the Scythe at the company’s first annual “Chubbs Peterson Memorial Rifle Golf Tournament,” last week in Utah, getting a feel for the new suppressor on several different builds at ranges from 50 to 1,100 yards.

For backcountry or PRS guys looking to save every ounce possible, the Scythe could be a good fit.

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