Seekins PH3

[sveltri]

I just got to handle and buy a PH3 at my LGS in 6.5 PRC 20" bbl. The gun is pretty dang nice, can't wait to get it out to the range. They got 4 of them in and 2 sold within 15 mins. Also really looking forward to spinning on a 223 barrel and shooting the crap out of it.

 

[big217boy]

I just got to handle and buy a PH3 at my LGS in 6.5 PRC 20" bbl. The gun is pretty dang nice, can't wait to get it out to the range. They got 4 of them in and 2 sold within 15 mins. Also really looking forward to spinning on a 223 barrel and shooting the crap out of it.

Any chance you can weigh that bad boy? Curious if the 1/2 lb increase in weight estimate is accurate.


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[waspocrew]

Scheels had one behind the glass today, but didn’t feel like waiting forever to handle it. I’ll check it out again some other time. Looked like a nice rifle!

 

[sveltri]

Any chance you can weigh that bad boy? Curious if the 1/2 lb increase in weight estimate is accurate.


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I wasn't there when they weighed it, but they said it was 7.4 lbs.

 

[MuleyFever]

I wasn't there when they weighed it, but they said it was 7.4 lbs.

Thats too bad. With the Element being 5.5lbs and being discontinued, I was hoping the P3 would try and stay closer to 6-6.5 lbs to stay a contender for people wanting a lightish rifle.

 

[Styer22]

I wasn't there when they weighed it, but they said it was 7.4 lbs.

That’s definitely more than the 7even I was hoping they would be.

 

[waspocrew]

Thats too bad. With the Element being 5.5lbs and being discontinued, I was hoping the P3 would try and stay closer to 6-6.5 lbs to stay a contender for people wanting a lightish rifle.

Element line is still available.

 

[MuleyFever]

Element line is still available.

I misunderstood the video.

I guess sveltri didn't say what one he got.

 

[Steel52]

Thats too bad. With the Element being 5.5lbs and being discontinued, I was hoping the P3 would try and stay closer to 6-6.5 lbs to stay a contender for people wanting a lightish rifle.

The PH2's were /are 6.9-7.2 according to Seekins . I am sure the Element M3's will be close to 6 lbs

 

[huntem]

With a full belly this sits at a couple ounces over 9#. 6.5 PRC 24" tube.

 

[acannavo]

Love the modularity of the new ph3, but one thing I will never understand on a hunting rifle is an adjustable cheek piece. Doesn't seem like something that adds any functionality, for the additional weight. Guys using them, do you ever adjust it after its set?

Also, why m-lok instead of an arca rail? Seems like most of us will just need to slap on an arca rail anyway, for even more weight than listed. Would love to hear some thoughts

 

[wind gypsy]

Love the modularity of the new ph3, but one thing I will never understand on a hunting rifle is an adjustable cheek piece. Doesn't seem like something that adds any functionality, for the additional weight. Guys using them, do you ever adjust it after its set?

Agree unless one wants extra weight. Seems more for aesthetic reasons to me. People dont want some aftermarket or garage cobbled comb heigh adjustment on there.

Also, why m-lok instead of an arca rail? Seems like most of us will just need to slap on an arca rail anyway, for even more weight than listed. Would love to hear some thoughts

I wouldn't want full arca on most hunting rifles because of how much they are hand carried and how little they are locked into a tripod.

Generally speaking - the new more feature laden stocks are a downgrade for what I'd want.

 

[huntem]

I will never understand on a hunting rifle is an adjustable cheek piece. Doesn't seem like something that adds any functionality, for the additional weight. Guys using them, do you ever adjust it after its set?

There is certainly a general weight debate on the trade off of an adjustable cheek piece vs stock with a monte carlo profile vs straight comb. I see it as a source of adjustability with what scope/ring/base combo is installed. Not everyone puts a 3-9 on a Tikka T3 where you can get away with the straight comb stock.

As to the Seekins, the bolt can't be removed without lowering cheek piece. Which is easily done with the push-in button.

 

[acannavo]

There is certainly a general weight debate on the trade off of an adjustable cheek piece vs stock with a monte carlo profile vs straight comb. I see it as a source of adjustability with what scope/ring/base combo is installed. Not everyone puts a 3-9 on a Tikka T3 where you can get away with the straight comb stock.

As to the Seekins, the bolt can't be removed without lowering cheek piece. Which is easily done with the push-in button.

Yeah, fair point! All those guys running 56mm NF optics are gonna need that height lol and a few extra ounces on your comb probably doesn't mean much then