Seekins Havoc PH3 7PRC load issues

[Durable Gun]

Yes, I’d rather not need the warranty and have a rifle that shoots the way. It is guaranteed out of the box. But on the flipside of that sword as you say at least they are standing behind their product to make it right. I don’t care if I get the same gun back or a different gun as long as it shoots the way it’s guaranteed out of the box. I’m happy. That’s just me though. I can understand the frustrations of having every component replaced before “magically” start shooting.

I still love 'em. I just wish they'd reimburse me and others like me who have spent A LOT of reloading components only to realize that the gun is a lemon. HAHAHA!

 

[Acton_26]

I still love 'em. I just wish they'd reimburse me and others like me who have spent A LOT of reloading components only to realize that the gun is a lemon. HAHAHA!

I am right there with you on the reloading components! All the powder, magnum primers, and projectiles sent down range to learn it ain’t gonna get any better until it is fixed! HA HA HA HA But I guess that is what we get for chasing one hole groupings! Thanks for your responses to my thread!

 

[Timplant]

I spoke to Glen and Tyler from Seekins. They are building me a new rifle. Even though I've had issues with 2 of their rifles. I am honored to own a few lines of their rifles. I will be a customer for life. Top shelf customer service. Bar none.

How are you getting to them? I’ve only spoke to girls who don’t seem too be much help… I have a gun there currently that wouldn’t shoot worth a crap!!

 

[abilliott]

Here is a group from my PH3 (16 consecutive shots)

I was chasing a zero that was varying left, right, up etc... got pissed and tried everything to isolate why it was inconsistent. Took can off and shot the rest of a whole box one day... While this might look OK at first, I wasn't too happy with it, scope if definitely zeroed but I had nothing impact where my POA was, while the "cone of accuracy" is really good, I feel like I start off with a 1/2" miss simply because NOTHING fell inside my POA.

I contacted Seekins about this and they took the time to discuss it with me, congratulated me on the group and told me to keep shooting to see if it ends up getting better. Told me that in the end, if I was unhappy, they would be more than happy to take it back and work it over for me.

 

[Acton_26]

Here is a group from my PH3 (16 consecutive shots)

I was chasing a zero that was varying left, right, up etc... got pissed and tried everything to isolate why it was inconsistent. Took can off and shot the rest of a whole box one day... While this might look OK at first, I wasn't too happy with it, scope if definitely zeroed but I had nothing impact where my POA was, while the "cone of accuracy" is really good, I feel like I start off with a 1/2" miss simply because NOTHING fell inside my POA.

I contacted Seekins about this and they took the time to discuss it with me, congratulated me on the group and told me to keep shooting to see if it ends up getting better. Told me that in the end, if I was unhappy, they would be more than happy to take it back and work it over for me.



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Was this all factory ammo? I have tried factory and hand loads. If I could have got my rifle to group like this I would have played with the seating depth or increased/decreased my powder charge to try to get more of a consistent POA/POI.

I am curious though, did your rifle start shooting better or did you send it back to have it worked on?

 

[Durable Gun]

I am right there with you on the reloading components! All the powder, magnum primers, and projectiles sent down range to learn it ain’t gonna get any better until it is fixed! HA HA HA HA But I guess that is what we get for chasing one hole groupings! Thanks for your responses to my thread!

A garbage day at the range can only teach us and make us better i suppose. Hahaha!

 

[Durable Gun]

I received my PH3 Havok 7 prc with a 22" fluted barrel the last week in October. I've been emailing and leaving voicemails to Seekins since 11/10/2025 and haven't received any response. I've tried 3 different bullets and 7 different powders. I've fired 42, 5 or 6 shot groups with 175 ELD-X's and my average is group is 1.67", 1.55" with Precision Hunter. I've tried different seating depths, shooting from a lead sled, sand bags and a bipod. The gun is very consistent with everything I feed it. Just not very precise. The front action screw worked itself loose after ~100 rounds. I had to pass on a 520 yard Muley Buck yesterday because I wasn't confident. So much for my long range hunter. If I wanted to keep my shots under 325 yards, I might as well be shooting a 7mm-08.

Bro... That sucks. Not good to hear about the action screw getting loose as that is one of my ph3's problems. Hoping its not a consistent problem but after reading your thread, I can only stay cautiously optimistic. I recommend you get on Facebook and DM Glen Seekins personally. Its what I did and he responded within a half hour. Next day he said he would build me a new rifle and accuracy test it for me. Best of luck pal! To you and I.

 

[abilliott]

Was this all factory ammo? I have tried factory and hand loads. If I could have got my rifle to group like this I would have played with the seating depth or increased/decreased my powder charge to try to get more of a consistent POA/POI.

I am curious though, did your rifle start shooting better or did you send it back to have it worked on?

This was factory ammo, I have not shot it yet since this group. That was my last box of ammo so I had to order another case, hoping to get out soon and try it again.