Seekins Chassis now available

[Stickbowhunter]

So I’m trying to decide between the Seekins and the Rokstok for my 6.5 prc build. For those who have shot both what are the pros and cons.

 

[_MountainBum]

For me personally, owning both:

Rokstock Pros
-Recoil Impulse
-grip ergonomics
-Simple design

Hunter Chassis Pros
-Folder
-Integral MLOK is convenient
-very solid lock up

Weight was not listed because the difference is negligible between them, both are great options that, for me, serve different roles. You can nitpick both with cons but they are subjective. I feel the pros I listed are pretty objective between them.

 

[Stickbowhunter]

nice rigs you got there. I really want to like the Seekins as they are about a mile from my house. But the magazine issue is a concern. And having to decide between the long or short action.
I have my action up at UM right now having it lightened and nitrided. The Rokstok has more options of bottom metal and mags. Guess I’ll just have to flip a coin

 

[_MountainBum]

nice rigs you got there. I really want to like the Seekins as they are about a mile from my house. But the magazine issue is a concern. And having to decide between the long or short action.
I have my action up at UM right now having it lightened and nitrided. The Rokstok has more options of bottom metal and mags. Guess I’ll just have to flip a coin

In all honesty, a sheep hunt will be the ultimate test of needing a folding chassis or not. I would personally opt for the savings of the Rostock and let that sheep hunt tell you what you need going forward.

 

[Stickbowhunter]

In all honesty, a sheep hunt will be the ultimate test of needing a folding chassis or not. I would personally opt for the savings of the Rostock and let that sheep hunt tell you what you need going forward.

Thanks,
I wish I had a sheep hunt I was going on. I have 25 points in Washington so hopefully I will get a chance one of these years soon before I can’t go. I think I will go with the Rokstok. I can always get the Seekins later after you guys work all the bugs out

 

[_MountainBum]

Thanks,
I wish I had a sheep hunt I was going on. I have 25 points in Washington so hopefully I will get a chance one of these years soon before I can’t go. I think I will go with the Rokstok. I can always get the Seekins later after you guys work all the bugs out

I’m getting my threads mixed up not the first time, probably not the last.

Either way you go it will serve you well! If you have any other questions on either feel free to reach out!

 

[Stickbowhunter]

I’m getting my threads mixed up not the first time, probably not the last.

Either way you go it will serve you well! If you have any other questions on either feel free to reach out!

Thanks a bunch. This is my first rifle build. Learning a bunch here. Pretty much everything I do will perform better that my old Ruger M77 270 that I’ve hunted with for the last 40 years

 

[hoooogan]

Bag rider hit the website today.

Hunter chassis Bag Rider

Hunter chassis Bag Rider

seekinsprecision.com

 

[ORHunter]

I've got one on order but wish there were a few more options for CF barrels without sanding it down.

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[Tahoe1305]

I've got one on order but wish there were a few more options for CF barrels without sanding it down.

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Pretty sure they are designed based on their CF options. I haven’t measured one, but messing with them at Scheels, they are by far the thinnest profile CF barrels I’ve seen. They float pretty well in the channel.

Unfortunately without redoing tooling or anything that likely covers 90% (everything except full sendero and bull really). Maybe they will someday though.

 

[Stickbowhunter]

Went ahead and ordered the Rokstok today. If I don’t like it I can sell and get the Seekins.

 

[Odd1out]

I was planning to do that this weekend. In all honesty, my little 6.5CM doesn't kick much at all. It might be hard to feel a difference.

My used HNT26 came with one and it's a pussycat behind 7Mag. The two rifles are within a couple ounces of each other and felt recoil is not much different.

Does the seekins have the same recoil sensation as the hnt 26? By this I mean the tuning fork vibration on recoil?

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[hoooogan]

Does the seekins have the same recoil sensation as the hnt 26? By this I mean the tuning fork vibration on recoil?

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I have two dramatically different cartridges, so I can't really do a good apples to apples comparison. I also have Backstop recoil pads, so that changes the feel of the stocks from factory config. I don't experience any strange vibrations shooting either but I'm paying attention to my shot placement/groupings, not looking/feeling for vibrations. I could care less about what the stock is doing after I pull the trigger. Both feel solid and handle recoil very well. Obviously being somewhat light rifles, they do jump up a little but they will keep the target in scope. I can't say I prefer one over the other as far as shooting goes. It's the other little fit/finish/functionality things that would lean me towards the Seekins, if I have to choose one.

 

[_MountainBum]

I have two dramatically different cartridges, so I can't really do a good apples to apples comparison. I also have Backstop recoil pads, so that changes the feel of the stocks from factory config. I don't experience any strange vibrations shooting either but I'm paying attention to my shot placement/groupings, not looking/feeling for vibrations. I could care less about what the stock is doing after I pull the trigger. Both feel solid and handle recoil very well. Obviously being somewhat light rifles, they do jump up a little but they will keep the target in scope. I can't say I prefer one over the other as far as shooting goes. It's the other little fit/finish/functionality things that would lean me towards the Seekins, if I have to choose one.

The fit and finish on my Rokstock was doodoo. Places chipping, etc. luckily, I don’t really care because it’s a tool but am in full agreement on the Seekins fit and finish swaying leaning.

 

[pik3e]

Does anyone know if a savage barrel nut would fit in this chassis with a proof sendero lite barrel? Or how much material would need to be removed? I have an origin that I would like to use but dont have a carbon shouldered prefit, only the savage barrel with nut.
Thanks
John

 

[Odd1out]

I have two dramatically different cartridges, so I can't really do a good apples to apples comparison. I also have Backstop recoil pads, so that changes the feel of the stocks from factory config. I don't experience any strange vibrations shooting either but I'm paying attention to my shot placement/groupings, not looking/feeling for vibrations. I could care less about what the stock is doing after I pull the trigger. Both feel solid and handle recoil very well. Obviously being somewhat light rifles, they do jump up a little but they will keep the target in scope. I can't say I prefer one over the other as far as shooting goes. It's the other little fit/finish/functionality things that would lean me towards the Seekins, if I have to choose one.

Are both actions a tikka?

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[Wapiti151]

I now have two in route for 700 clones. This is the first chassis that’s really caught my attention. The others were always intriguing but never enough to pull the trigger.

 

[hoooogan]

Are both actions a tikka?

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Springfield Waypoint 2020 actions with BSF barrels. One short 6.5CM, one long 7mm Rem Mag

 

[TennesseeJohn]

Springfield Waypoint 2020 actions with BSF barrels. One short 6.5CM, one long 7mm Rem Mag

Would love to know of you have the recoil lug fitment issue somebody else reported earlier in the thread.

 

[hardincobucks]

I just held one of the element hunters at Scheels today - the chassis is very nice. Folding mechanism is definitely robust and I like it a lot. Grip felt fine, but with the trigger lock on there, it's hard to get a real good feel for it.

I certainly don't "need" one, but with a sheep hunt coming up in August, I'm weighing my options. I have a Gunwerks Magnus 7 SAUM that is just a few ounces shy of 10 lbs scoped. I need to pull the stock off and weigh it to see how it compares to this chassis. Besides the weight, the ability to fold it and have a much more compact rifle is really appealing.

My local Scheels had the standalone chassis for sale without trigger locks on them. Feels great without the trigger lock. I noticed they were like $50 cheaper then seekins website too