Long time lurker, finally signed up. Have read many threads over the years on this site that has helped me. Just a question for you pro’s out there. What is your opinion on Seekins bolt action rifles? After 2 years of contemplating a better bolt action rifle, came down to either a RPR or a Seekins. I wanted a 24 inch barrel. Only Seekins sold one in 308. Bought the seekins HAVAK HIT. Not the pro. Still in the process of finding the right pill and powder for 1000 yards. Been reloading for 10 years. Just looking for opinions. Thanks.
Seekins opinions
- Thread starter Bearcatrp
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Haven't played with the HIT, but have a ph2 and had the Ruger RPR. I'd buy another RPR if it was just for a range gun. However I doubt you would ever tell much difference in accuracy, both should be good.
Havak Hit and Hit Pro only differ in the added ARCA rail and slightly better trigger in the Pro, I'm pretty sure.
I have a prior gen Havak Hit Pro, with 6.5 CM and .308 Win 24" barrels. I shoot PRS lazily, and shoot paper and steel regularly at 300-600 yds. I don't want for a nicer rifle. Not in any way. Aside from that, Seekins customer service is about one of the best in the business.
My first bolt gun, which I still have, is a Ruger American Hunter 20" .308 Win. Heavy contour barrel and the same brake used on the RPR, as stock/original from Ruger. It shoots very nicely for its cost. Action more buzzy / less refined than the Seekins. I used it happily for 3 yrs, but I'm not a good enough wind reader to shoot that short barrel in PRS, so I got the Seekins in 6.5 CM.
Between the two I'd choose the Seekins.
I have a prior gen Havak Hit Pro, with 6.5 CM and .308 Win 24" barrels. I shoot PRS lazily, and shoot paper and steel regularly at 300-600 yds. I don't want for a nicer rifle. Not in any way. Aside from that, Seekins customer service is about one of the best in the business.
My first bolt gun, which I still have, is a Ruger American Hunter 20" .308 Win. Heavy contour barrel and the same brake used on the RPR, as stock/original from Ruger. It shoots very nicely for its cost. Action more buzzy / less refined than the Seekins. I used it happily for 3 yrs, but I'm not a good enough wind reader to shoot that short barrel in PRS, so I got the Seekins in 6.5 CM.
Between the two I'd choose the Seekins.
Seekins makes good stuff.
The rifle you have is very likely more than capable
Look at the 169 TMK, 177, or the 185 Juggernaut from Berger.
Try 2000 MR powder with the 185.
The rifle you have is very likely more than capable
Look at the 169 TMK, 177, or the 185 Juggernaut from Berger.
Try 2000 MR powder with the 185.
I must have misread your question. I thought you were asking about seekins vs the RPR. For 1000yd 308 loads, I've had decent luck with the 168eldm, but the 185gr juggernaut was a lot easier to get to shoot. I cannot remember the powder I used with the juggs, but varget with the 168gr bullets
I have some nosier 190 match I plan on trying. Also loaded up some Hornady 178 BTHP and Berger 175 match to try. Was going to hit the range today but came down with a dam bug. Have to wait awhile. Am trying to get the heaviest bullet to shoot cloverleafs at 100 yards.
Call Eurooptic. They have really good prices on Seekins. If I needed another rifle in the stable, I’d have one
One thing I am finding out is I am limited by magazine on length. Did check on each bullet I am trying. Can go 2.890 but due to magazine limits, can max out at 2.875 with AICS mags. The mag that comes with the rifle is 2.850. Will see how my loads go but may have to single load for optimum accuracy.
That 190 has a .530 G1 BC which isn’t great today. You a get lighter bullets with better BCs going faster.
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