New Seeking PH3 availability?

[Volume Zero]

Does anyone know when the new Seekins PH3 will be available for order? It's backordered everywhere I've looked . Has it even been released yet? Also, are there any stores you recommend for placing an order?

 

[AndrewMT34]

I read somewhere it was mid April at the earliest.

 

[Elkhuntinfool78]

I just got back from wild sheep show where I spoke with the folks from seekins. Sounded like they would start shipping next month.

I placed an order through scheels for a hunter element and it sounded like I should see it sometime in March.

Fwiw the guys at seekins were very friendly and informative, makes it easy to want to support a company like that.

 

[ReddingArcher]

The guys at the Seekins booth at the Sheep Show told me they should start shipping next month. He didn’t say which ones though, but I was looking at the Element Hunter.

 

[HilltopHitman]

Not too hi jack the thread but did they say anything on weights? Current owner and lover of a 300 PRC PH2. Would like to see the weight of the element hunter with the chassis!

 

[ReddingArcher]

Not too hi jack the thread but did they say anything on weights? Current owner and lover of a 300 PRC PH2. Would like to see the weight of the element hunter with the chassis!

They told me a half pound heavier. It has been a while since I handled a PH2 but it felt significantly heavier than the old model. The Hunter Element in the chassis felt nice and light, and will probably be my next gun.
It could be the balance of the gun that makes it feel much heavier, most of the weight is in the butt of the gun. I didnt love the way the PH3 felt. It could be nice to soak up some of the recoil though.

 

[Volume Zero]

Thanks all! I've placed an order through euro optics. They told me that they should have them come in next month. Call them to get better pricing than shown on their site.

 

[BigGameJames87]

They told me a half pound heavier. It has been a while since I handled a PH2 but it felt significantly heavier than the old model. The Hunter Element in the chassis felt nice and light, and will probably be my next gun.
It could be the balance of the gun that makes it feel much heavier, most of the weight is in the butt of the gun. I didnt love the way the PH3 felt. It could be nice to soak up some of the recoil though.

How was the bolt lift compared to the PH2? I really like the idea of the 60 degree bolt throw if their claim that bolt lift on the PH3 is lighter than the PH2 due to the design of the new action is true.

 

[ReddingArcher]

How was the bolt lift compared to the PH2? I really like the idea of the 60 degree bolt throw if their claim that bolt lift on the PH3 is lighter than the PH2 due to the design of the new action is true.

The 60 degree bolt throw was nice, it wasnt stiff like you'd kind of expect it to be. I dont recall the bolt throw on the PH2 but this one is smooth.

 

[Hedspace]

Don't you trade lockup for that 60 degree throw?