Seekins PH3 vs Suppressed Tikka

[weisenbu]

I’m in the market for a new 6mm deer/antelope hunting rifle and need some help deciding which direction to go. I have a $2000 budget for the rifle. I already have the scope.

Option 1 is to buy a Seekins PH3 6 CM. I’ve wanted a Seekins for years and handle them every time I walk into Scheels. The new 20” barrel option on the PH3 has me pretty excited.

Option 2 is to wait for Tikka to release their threaded factory barrels and also purchase a suppressor. I have never shot a rifle suppressed or been around one, so I don’t know what I’m missing, but I’ve read so many good things. For the Tikka, I may wait for them to hopefully release a threaded 6 CM but if not perhaps purchase an 8 twist .243. I have other Tikkas and they just shoot. I also like to tinker with aftermarket mods. I reload so I could take advantage of the heavier bullets in the .243.

Both options will cost me my entire $2000 budget. Is shooting a suppressed Tikka worth giving up my dreams of owning a Seekins?

 

[The Harbor Master]

What suppressor are you looking at? Obviously things add up quick but you could also just go with the seekins and save a bit for the can. You don't HAVE to get a $1k+ suppressor, there's some decent options in the $600 range.

Also, I'm a very firm believer in buy once cry once. The suppressed Tikka would be fantastic, but if you know deep down you'd still kinda want the Seekins, just go that route. Alternatively, save up and buy both

 

[<cascadehunter>]

Secure a can first. I personally won’t ever go back. Being as drawn out as the process is, spring for a quality can now so you aren’t kicking yourself later (me). I’d sell other rifles to free up funds if thats what it takes to get what you really want. Just my 2 cents

 

[weisenbu]

Thanks guys. For a suppressor I’m looking at the Dead Air Nomad Ti XC.

 

[Gadjet]

The answer is yes. I've seen off the shelf Tikkas that just flat out shoot. And once you start shooting suppressed you'll never want to go back. I've gotten to the point where I cringe every time someone beside me at the range shoots without one, especially with a muzzle break.