Seekins Ph2 stock

[Mtank79]

Those of you hunting with the ph2 how is the factory stock? Who makes a good replacement stock? Wanting another 6.5 prc trying to stay around 8.2-8.5lbs scoped ready to hunt. I know I can do it with a ridgeline but not sure I can with the ph2.

 

[wind gypsy]

Those of you hunting with the ph2 how is the factory stock? Who makes a good replacement stock? Wanting another 6.5 prc trying to stay around 8.2-8.5lbs scoped ready to hunt. I know I can do it with a ridgeline but not sure I can with the ph2.

IMO it’s one of the best factory stocks out there. That weight seems like a stretch with a decent scope but maybe? I’ve only used the long action magnum PH2s and I def don’t think you’d get there with one of them.

 

[Mtank79]

IMO it’s one of the best factory stocks out there. That weight seems like a stretch with a decent scope but maybe? I’ve only used the long action magnum PH2s and I def don’t think you’d get there with one of them.

I sold a ca ridgeline with the AG carbon alpine hunter stock , a vx5 3x15x56 w/a ca 20 moa rail that weighed 8.2 ready to hunt. My current 7 prc ridgeline is bone stock & I think it was 8.7 lbs ready to hunt with the same vx5 scope. With no dealers around me it’s hard to commit to one.

 

[wind gypsy]

I’m pretty sure a ph2 barreled action is going to weigh a fair bit more than a ridgelines.

This is rokslide.. chop/thread a T3x 6.5 PRC SS lite and throw it in a rokstok, echelon, or peak44.

 

[Mtank79]

I’m pretty sure a ph2 barreled action is going to weigh a fair bit more than a ridgelines.

This is rokslide.. chop/thread a T3x 6.5 PRC SS lite and throw it in a rokstok, echelon, or peak44.

Lol true, I know everything is high as heck now but it still blows my mind that a tikka can cost almost as much as a ridgeline. The last box I bought for my 264 win was $59 at Cabelas for 130 gr nosler accubonds & I saw last night that box is over a $100 now.

Anyways enough down that rabbit hole. The short action ph2 is listed at 6.9 lbs vs 6.3 Ridgeline. I reached out to peak & ag composite for a stock on the ph2 but neither offer one. The feel of the ph2 is about the only negative I can find on the ph2. Other than the few comments about the drop down mag for hunting/carrying.

 

[wind gypsy]

Lol true, I know everything is high as heck now but it still blows my mind that a tikka can cost almost as much as a ridgeline.

Does it? Stainless tikka retail price is under $880. There are sales and currently a $75 rebate that often gets a guy below $800. I don’t look for em but I’ve never seen a ridgeline under $1600. For $1600 you get a worse action, worse stock (functionally, made with more expensive materials), way worse odds of a chamber being machined correctly, and higher odds of a barrel that walks when hot. Probably better customer service though that you’re more likely to use.

Anyways enough down that rabbit hole. The short action ph2 is listed at 6.9 lbs vs 6.3 Ridgeline. I reached out to peak & ag composite for a stock on the ph2 but neither offer one. The feel of the ph2 is about the only negative I can find on the ph2. Other than the few comments about the drop down mag for hunting/carrying.

What negatives are there with the feel of a ph2?

 

[sveltri]

Next to the Rokstok my PH2 is my close second favorite stock.

 

[Mtank79]

Does it? Stainless tikka retail price is under $880. There are sales and currently a $75 rebate that often gets a guy below $800. I don’t look for em but I’ve never seen a ridgeline under $1600. For $1600 you get a worse action, worse stock (functionally, made with more expensive materials), way worse odds of a chamber being machined correctly, and higher odds of a barrel that walks when hot. Probably better customer service though that you’re more likely to use.


What negatives are there with the feel of a ph2?

Sorry I was looking at the stainless super lite yesterday that’s marked $1499. Eurooptic has several ridgelines under $1600, I have a 6.5 prc in my cart for $1573.
Some reviews say it feels cheap but everyone has their own likes/dislikes. There’s a stainless ph2 6.5 prc on gunbroker thats been up a couple weeks but no round count info.

 

[Mtank79]

Next to the Rokstok my PH2 is my close second favorite stock.

I think I’d be ok with it the factory stock. Based on the pics it looks similar to the ag alpine hunter I had on my Ridgeline.

 

[bmart2622]

CA doesnt belong in the same conversation as Seekins or Tikka

 

[Mtank79]

CA doesnt belong in the same conversation as Seekins or Tikka

Maybe not & maybe I’m lucky but I’ve owned two still have one & haven’t had the first issue. 3rd might be the charm though & make me use the customer service,

 

[bmart2622]

To answer your original question....I originally didnt like the stock on the PH2 but I got used to it fast and now like it, theres no need to change it. Its going to be very very tough to get to the weight you want starting with a 7.2lb gun though. Id carry a little bit heavier rifle with the Seekins and end up with a better product in the end

 

[Mtank79]

To answer your original question....I originally didnt like the stock on the PH2 but I got used to it fast and now like it, theres no need to change it. Its going to be very very tough to get to the weight you want starting with a 7.2lb gun though. Id carry a little bit heavier rifle with the Seekins and end up with a better product in the end

I started a version of the carnivore diet 3 weeks ago so I can make the difference up between the two rifles. With the price of the used seekins I can get their atc brake & rings & still be a little cheaper after paying taxes & shipping on a new ridgeline.

 

[bmart2622]

That sounds like a fantastic idea

 

[Mtank79]

That sounds like a fantastic idea

Realistically with a good scope it’ll be real close to 9lbs maybe a tad over. I think the swaro x5i 3.5x18x50 is the heaviest I’ve looked at even compared to the nx8 & will cost the same as the nx8 2.5x20x50.

 

[Bama67]

I didn't like the hanging down mag of the PH2 so I run a 3 rd MDT mag that just barely sticks out past flush.
Way nicer for hunting (for me)

 

[bmart2622]

Realistically with a good scope it’ll be real close to 9lbs maybe a tad over. I think the swaro x5i 3.5x18x50 is the heaviest I’ve looked at even compared to the nx8 & will cost the same as the nx8 2.5x20x50.

Thats not a bad weight at all I don't think

 

[wind gypsy]

Sorry I was looking at the stainless super lite yesterday that’s marked $1499. Eurooptic has several ridgelines under $1600, I have a 6.5 prc in my cart for $1573.
Some reviews say it feels cheap but everyone has their own likes/dislikes. There’s a stainless ph2 6.5 prc on gunbroker thats been up a couple weeks but no round count info.

Tikka T3x Lite Stainless 6.5 PRC 24.3" 1:8" Bbl Rifle JRTXB319

Tikka T3x Lite Stainless 6.5 PRC 24.3" 1:8" Bbl Rifle JRTXB319 For Sale

www.eurooptic.com

 

[Mtank79]

Thats not a bad weight at all I don't think

Based off factory posted #s without rings & a brake the ph2 with a Leupold vx6 3x18x50 7.83 lbs, zeiss v6 3x18x50 7.95 lbs & with a swaro x5i 3.5x18x50 8.5 lbs

 

[deltadukman]

I have a havak element in 6.5prc. and a swaro x5i 3.5-18x50 in Seekins 30mm Med rings. Rifle, scope, TBAC Ultra 9 and two SRS arcas on the stock it is right at 8lbs on the nose if that's any reference.