Seekins hit pro vs custom?

[stello1001]

Hey all,

I've really been thinking about getting a seekins hit pro. Maybe not right away but sometime down the road. It's in the $2k range and I know I'm nearing custom money territory. I've never thought about getting a custom or felt curious/attracted about going that route. I'm just not interested in that but for some reason I'm drawn to the seekins.

Would an MPA for example offer a lot more than a seekins would? Again, I'm inclined to the seekins but if I'm leaving a lot on the table by not going custom I will definitely consider it. Has anybody owned a seekins and a custom simultaneously to be able to offer any input?

Thanks

 

[ruger35]

2k isn’t a terrible price, issue becomes if you start changing parts like the stock then you’re at custom money. You’re also set to the barrel lengths they pick. If I didn’t want to spend full custom money I’d look at the semi-custom Tikka rifles that Straight Jacket is doing now.

 

[stello1001]

2k isn’t a terrible price, issue becomes if you start changing parts like the stock then you’re at custom money. You’re also set to the barrel lengths they pick. If I didn’t want to spend full custom money I’d look at the semi-custom Tikka rifles that Straight Jacket is doing now.

Being stuck to barrel lengths they pick is the same across other platforms too no?

Just for shits and giggles I went into the mpa website. I spec'd out a 6.5 creedmoor but does not let me pick whatever barrel length or contour I want so I assume it's whatever they pick. So this is basically a wash. Also, this would only be for the 1st barrel. Once I shoot it out, I'll replace it with what I want.

I'll go check those Tikka rifles out. Honestly though, I started with an interest in seekins but decided I'll consider the custom route because I'd be going to a custom lol. Not really sure I'd venture away from my principle interest for just a tikka lol, unless it comes in way under on the price.

I'll go look them up now though.

 

[ruger35]

Being stuck to barrel lengths they pick is the same across other platforms too no?

Just for shits and giggles I went into the mpa website. I spec'd out a 6.5 creedmoor but does not let me pick whatever barrel length or contour I want so I assume it's whatever they pick. So this is basically a wash. Also, this would only be for the 1st barrel. Once I shoot it out, I'll replace it with what I want.

I'll go check those Tikka rifles out. Honestly though, I started with an interest in seekins but decided I'll consider the custom route because I'd be going to a custom lol. Not really sure I'd venture away from my principle interest for just a tikka lol, unless it comes in way under on the price.

I'll go look them up now though.

It is, I just find their lengths or always a little different from what someone wants outside of a 26” traditional length. Custom route that you put together or have a builder put together could be anywhere from 16-26” depending what you want.

 

[db2000]

It depends if you know what you want/need. I haven’t read all the details so forgive me if you stated it all. If you’re just getting into it like it seems then save custom money until you really know

 

[stello1001]

It is, I just find their lengths or always a little different from what someone wants outside of a 26” traditional length. Custom route that you put together or have a builder put together could be anywhere from 16-26” depending what you want.

My bad, I should have clarified. When I said custom, I meant like those custom rifles that are already spec'd out. Idk what to call them or if they even have a name. I think they are production rifles. Like for example the mpa rifle, the bad rock south fork, etc.

Yes if I have a rifle builder build me a custom from scratch with me spec'ing out every single part then yeah, I'll have whatever barrel length/contour I want. However this would probably come out way more expensive and is not what I meant.

 

[stello1001]

It depends if you know what you want/need. I haven’t read all the details so forgive me if you stated it all. If you’re just getting into it like it seems then save custom money until you really know

No, I'm not just getting into it. I have a bunch of heavy long barreled rifles for target/prs style shooting but they're all built on factory actions.

 

[River44]

Being stuck to barrel lengths they pick is the same across other platforms too no?

Just for shits and giggles I went into the mpa website. I spec'd out a 6.5 creedmoor but does not let me pick whatever barrel length or contour I want so I assume it's whatever they pick. So this is basically a wash. Also, this would only be for the 1st barrel. Once I shoot it out, I'll replace it with what I want.

I'll go check those Tikka rifles out. Honestly though, I started with an interest in seekins but decided I'll consider the custom route because I'd be going to a custom lol. Not really sure I'd venture away from my principle interest for just a tikka lol, unless it comes in way under on the price.

I'll go look them up now though.

You can order pretty much any barrel length you want from MPA. I ordered a 28" barrel for my build. You just need to call them

 

[K80/6.5]

I think the GAP PPR would be my choice it now comes with an impact action 707r.