Im liking this seekins element

[BradArnett]

Picked up a seekins element in 6.5cm and put an swfa 3-9× on it in seekins rings. Weighs 7#2oz with a 3 rnd mag in it.

So I loaded up 40-42.5gr of h4350 and shot them for pressure. 42.5 had some primer flattening starting. Loaded up 20rnds at 42gr and went to shoot.

Shot 3 on paper and they were .3mils left and 2.5mils high. Came down 2.5 mils and shot a 10 round group that was probably ~3/4" or so. Didn't measure it, looking at it was good enough for me to be happy with it.

Elevation was good. I dialed it .3mils right and shot 1 and it was centered. That little barrel was hot after 11 rounds though.

I figured I'd be real close to 2700fps with that charge. Put 2700 in jbm and went to 605yds and it put 3 shots into ~4", elevation was spot on.

Load work for this rifle was rounds 1-6 for pressure.

Rounds 7,8 and 9 got me on paper at 100

Made my elevation adjustment and shot rounds 10-19into a 10 shot group.

Made my windage adjustment and shot round 20 and it was centered to poa.

Shot rounds 21, 22 and 23 on steel at 605 and this rifle is done with load workup.

I've got 15# of h4350 and 1476 147elds left so this rifle is set for awhile

 

[Clark33]

What 3 round mag did you go with? Mine came with a MDT 5 rounder but would like something a little more low profile for hunting

 

[MSmith1227]

You aren’t helping me talk myself out of buying one. Lol

 

[RussDXT]

Whatcha planning to hunt with it?

 

[BradArnett]

What 3 round mag did you go with? Mine came with a MDT 5 rounder but would like something a little more low profile for hunting

Mdt








@RussDXT , mostly whitetails. Should draw an elk tag for wyoming this fall and this rifle will go. Might have a bear tag this fall as well.

 

[RussDXT]

The last two years I have packed a ph2 with a nx8. Just bought a element and a 3-9. It’s a 3.5 lb weight savings.

Pretty excited.

 

[Carl Ross]

Looking good Brad. I just got a Havak PH2 in 6 Creed to play NRL Hunter and here's hoping mine will group similarly. The element certainly has it's appeal for a backpack hunting setup...

Is that a baby arca rail just in front of the lug in the top image?

 

[BradArnett]

Looking good Brad. I just got a Havak PH2 in 6 Creed to play NRL Hunter and here's hoping mine will group similarly. The element certainly has it's appeal for a backpack hunting setup...

Is that a baby arca rail just in front of the lug in the top image?

Yes, it's an SRS mini rail.

 

[Turkeygetpwnd38]

I got one a few months ago in 6.5 PRC and love it. Rifle loaded, NX8, and suppressor is right at 8.5lbs.
Took a coues deer at 480 from this spot. I think I’m going to order a mini arca as well.

 

[Afhunter1]

I got one about 6 months ago but haven’t shot it yet. It’s a 6 creed. I have Seekins rings and a Trijicon 2.5-15 Creedo on it. I also have the 3rd MDT mag in mine as well. It weighs 7# 6.8 oz as it sits and just a tic over 8# with my 6.5 ultra 5 on it. This is the perfect all around rifle in my opinion.

 

[atmat]

I really love these rifles. But I do personally wish they came with shorter barrel options.

I do think it’s really cool they’ll rebarrel you for $500 if you ever shoot it out.

 

[Seeknelk]

Looking good Brad. I just got a Havak PH2 in 6 Creed to play NRL Hunter and here's hoping mine will group similarly. The element certainly has it's appeal for a backpack hunting setup...

Is that a baby arca rail just in front of the lug in the top image?

Off topic a bit, but will the 6cm make NRL hunter power factor min? I thought I heard it won't but I never ran the numbers.

 

[Carl Ross]

Off topic a bit, but will the 6cm make NRL hunter power factor min? I thought I heard it won't but I never ran the numbers.

It will not make 380,000 PF, but they changed the rules for factory class - no power factor:



As a guy who's hunted primarily with a 6mm since 2018, this rule change increased my interest. My setup is gaming the rule set, but funny enough it means I might actually take it hunting too.

*Apologies for the tangent Brad.

 

[BradArnett]

No worries Carl, I would like to have an element in 22creedmoor.

 

[sodaksooner]

Love my PH2. It looks like an element, but just couldn't bring myself to spend the extra $$$. It's also a 300WM so I wanted the extra heft. Did put a pretty light vortex razor LH on it though. It's only 8.6 or so.

 

[flashgordon]

I'd like to get one of those MDT polymer mags for my element 65prc. Any chance you could provide a link or purchase info? Sure do love the handiness and accuracy of the Element!
Thank You!

 

[BradArnett]

I ordered a couple straight from mdt

Shop MDT 3 Round Magazines in Metal and Polymer

MDT 3 round magazines for stocks and chassis feed reliably when hunting. Multile caliber options available in metal and polymer for your rifle.

mdttac.com

 

[Seeknelk]

It will not make 380,000 PF, but they changed the rules for factory class - no power factor:

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As a guy who's hunted primarily with a 6mm since 2018, this rule change increased my interest. My setup is gaming the rule set, but funny enough it means I might actually take it hunting too.

*Apologies for the tangent Brad.

Thanks! That's a sensible change.

 

[Samson7x]

I'd like to get one of those MDT polymer mags for my element 65prc. Any chance you could provide a link or purchase info? Sure do love the handiness and accuracy of the Element!
Thank You!

I ordered a couple straight from mdt

Shop MDT 3 Round Magazines in Metal and Polymer

MDT 3 round magazines for stocks and chassis feed reliably when hunting. Multile caliber options available in metal and polymer for your rifle.

mdttac.com

Looks like they only offer metal for the PRC. Anyone know of a lighter polymer option?

 

[eltaco]

Looks like they only offer metal for the PRC. Anyone know of a lighter polymer option?

Do you not like the carbon mag that comes with it, or just looking for a lower cost option as a backup mag?