Seekins Chassis now available

[hoooogan]

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

That was me who reported that.

 

[cardiac5]

What’s the trick to getting the 3 rd mdt to release easier. I had to pull the bolt back and push down from the inside to get it started.


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[hoooogan]

What’s the trick to getting the 3 rd mdt to release easier. I had to pull the bolt back and push down from the inside to get it started.


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On my short action, I just need to not be a bitch about pushing the button. Drops right out.

 

[Odd1out]

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

Could u take a pic of how the rear action tang sits in the seekins chassis ? I'm wondering if it's captured or just rests on top like the hnt26.

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[hoooogan]

Could u take a pic of how the rear action tang sits in the seekins chassis ? I'm wondering if it's captured or just rests on top like the hnt26.

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It doesn't nestle into the chassis. It sits on top.

 

[Tahoe1305]

@hoooogan do you recall what selection of Seekins model you made to order the backstop pad?

Also you think it manages recoil any better? I shot my 7wsm on the chassis finally this week and at 9lbs it could use some recoil mitigation.

 

[coach]

Hi Does anyone know if the chasis will fit a proof research sendero barrel? And if so, any quirks to it? Thanks so much.


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[hoooogan]

@hoooogan do you recall what selection of Seekins model you made to order the backstop pad?

Also you think it manages recoil any better? I shot my 7wsm on the chassis finally this week and at 9lbs it could use some recoil mitigation.

It was the Havak Element Hunter model option under the Seekins brand. It doesn't really matter which model you select since the "Dove" SKU is the same for all the Seekins models.

In this chassis with the backstop pad, I don't even think about recoil but its only 6.5 CM. On the other hand, I have the same pad on my 7RM in the HNT26 chassis. It handles recoil extremely well at 9lbs with ammo and bipod. I don't wanna sound like a Backstop fangirl, but I am. I could shoot either rifle all day and I feel like the pad makes a difference.

FWIW, I'm far more concerned with my Henry 44 Mag. If they made a pad for it, I would buy one in a heartbeat. I even bought one for a buddy's Model 70 featherlight that he doesn't like to shoot. TBD how that turns out since he hasn't shot it yet. I'm sure it'll help.

 

[ORHunter]

Hi Does anyone know if the chasis will fit a proof research sendero barrel? And if so, any quirks to it? Thanks so much.


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It won't without some modifications. I just dropped a Proof Sendero Light barrel in mine and it fits perfectly though.

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[Smithb9841]

For those with OMR or other larger contour barrels, opening up the channel is pretty easy. Patience and some sweat equity.

7/8” through 1 1/4” deep sockets for concentricity & to match barrel contour/open up edges.

40, 60, 80, 100 grit sandpaper, 40 is the heavy material mover, progress to finer grit to finish.

Periodically check clearance.

OMR barrel floated and lost an ounce of weight.

How much material did you have to sand out to make it fit? And what is the diameter of your barrel?

 

[Montana Grizzly]

Just ordered mine hopefully this arca works at 2.4 once

PH3-SCF Arca Rail for Seekins Havak PH3

This Rail was designed and manufactured by Servos Custom Firearms specifically for the Seekins Havak PH3 rifle platform. Features: • RRS R-Lock Compatible for secure tripod and accessory mounting • Ultra-lightweight design at only 2.4 oz • Mounts directly to the factory M-LOK section • Retains...

servoscustomfirearms.com

 

[Tahoe1305]

Just ordered mine hopefully this arca works at 2.4 once

PH3-SCF Arca Rail for Seekins Havak PH3

This Rail was designed and manufactured by Servos Custom Firearms specifically for the Seekins Havak PH3 rifle platform. Features: • RRS R-Lock Compatible for secure tripod and accessory mounting • Ultra-lightweight design at only 2.4 oz • Mounts directly to the factory M-LOK section • Retains...

servoscustomfirearms.com

So that looks awesome. But just another thought with this chassis setup.

It’s one of the few that ISN’T square on the bottom (full arca) so it actually feels good in the hand. If you use a small arca toward the magazine it has the arca functionality but still feels awesome in the hand.

Just a thought, full arca has benefits too

 

[Samson7x]

Ok fellas, what am I doing wrong here? Or is this a wonky chassis? R700 SA chassis with Origin action. Basically making contact on one side. Tried reinstalling multiple times, same result.

 

[omicron1792]

Ok fellas, what am I doing wrong here? Or is this a wonky chassis? R700 SA chassis with Origin action. Basically making contact on one side. Tried reinstalling multiple times, same result.

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Just need to open the channel a tad on that side.

 

[Samson7x]

Just need to open the channel a tad on that side.

Right, but I feel like the fitment should be a bit better than this. I'd rather not start grinding away at it. May return it and try again on another one.

 

[omicron1792]

Right, but I feel like the fitment should be a bit better than this. I'd rather not start grinding away at it. May return it and try again on another one.

Seems like a minor amount off for all that.

 

[Dbl_Deezer]

Shot the chassis yesterday. No regrets, especially for the price point on a nice folding chassis. Thing is solid. Coming from a Grayboe Trekker, it feels like an upgraded version with a better grip. Recoil pad is pretty good too. It ate up 100 rounds of 6.5CM. The cheek riser on the other hand, is not friendly for 100 rounds. With my experience shooting the Grayboe, I'm not gonna do a bag rider. I managed just fine with multiple sub MOA groups at 200y. I'm happy with that.

Regarding the cheek piece, do find its rough on the face (especially if you have any stubble). I couldn’t stand the feeling so I put some 1/8” close Cell foam padding on it that I got off Amazon. Cushions recoil to the face but most importantly it does not irritate my baby face

 

[Dbl_Deezer]

I wouldn’t count on a CF mag. I’ve talked to several people at Seekins and they don’t even like their CF R700 mags. One employee implied they’d be moving away from them all together moving forward.

I think I know why… I have the Element Hunter in 6.5PRC. I have had many failure to feeds due to the feed ramp getting cockeyed. They sent me another and it is not experiencing this issue. I cannot find a difference in the two mags???

 

[Tahoe1305]

VA Cheek Pad

Our VA cheek pads not only provide style to your weapon system, but provide great functionality from slight recoil reduction to keeping your anchor point warmer and protected. Choose from our many options in Bolt gun and AR models.

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These work well and aren’t too $

 

[Turkeygetpwnd38]

I think I know why… I have the Element Hunter in 6.5PRC. I have had many failure to feeds due to the feed ramp getting cockeyed. They sent me another and it is not experiencing this issue. I cannot find a difference in the two mags???

Yea, it’s not great. Mine fed flawlessly in my Gen 1 Element. It’s rough in the M3 and that’s with Seekins cleaning up the feed ramp and sending me a second mag they “tuned” to the gun. Both feed a bit rough no matter what.