Tikka vs Seekins 7 PRC - build help

[Backcast88]

I would go the Seekins route. I've had tikka rifles and they are usually shooters and have a good trigger. But the Seekins Havak Element is a whole different animal. My buddy has one in 6.5 PRC. I borrowed it to cull a couple deer at the end of last season and its super lightweight and shoots lights out.


I liked it so much I picked up a regular Havak PH2 in 6.5 PRC and it doesn't disappoint either.

 

[brazz04]

I just put together a 7PRC on a Tikka action with the Stocky's VG Carbon and added my own sponge paint to it. Came out very nice and the Proof barrels all seem to hammer. 22" barrel and LRI fluted bolt. Weighs 6lbs 6oz as it sits. Will order a Vortex Viper HD in 3-15x44 and give that new scope a try. Likely adding a Silencerco Scythe to keep it pretty light. Should have an elk and muley Colorado tag for the fall.

 

[Twistedtrucker1]

Use a standard $750 tikka for the action. No need to spend the extra on the roughtech. The only difference in the part you’re using is the fluted bolt and LRI will do that for you for $65

There’s really no need for a gunsmith for the tikka, it’s pretty easy to do yourself with the rentals here on rokslide for tools. And if you do need a smith the most I’ve been charged to remove the old barrel and install the prefit was $100. You can bed the Stockys yourself if need be but all the ones I’ve installed have shot phenomenal without bedding.

Where can I find this LRI thanks in advance

 

[jhm2023]

I sold a Seekins Element (6.5 PRC) to do a Tikka build (7 PRC) with a 20" proof barrel and pure precision stock. I definitely prefer the Tikka build. To me the stock on the Element felt and looked cheap. Also, on the element, when trying to drop a round into the ejection port and run the bolt forward, the bullet would hit the back of the barrel instead of feeding into the chamber. It had to be fed from the mag or manually guided into the chamber with my fingers. There is also the added benefit of a locking bolt on the Tikka, which should be a standard on hunting rifles in my opinion. Probably going to switch to a rokstok here sooner than later.

 

[bojangles808]

Where can I find this LRI thanks in advance

LongRifles, Inc. Store

LongRifles, Inc. Web Store

www.longriflesinc.com

 

[TaylorSnipesOutside]

Use a standard $750 tikka for the action. No need to spend the extra on the roughtech. The only difference in the part you’re using is the fluted bolt and LRI will do that for you for $65

There’s really no need for a gunsmith for the tikka, it’s pretty easy to do yourself with the rentals here on rokslide for tools. And if you do need a smith the most I’ve been charged to remove the old barrel and install the prefit was $100. You can bed the Stockys yourself if need be but all the ones I’ve installed have shot phenomenal without bedding.

Admittedly I am not a super active member on here, but this is the first I have heard of tool rentals. Can you elaborate please?

 

[Swampcruiser]

What caliber would one buy in Tikka for this build? Isn’t there an issue with the longer high BC bullets 180+ feeding or ejecting? I was looking at doing this with my 30-06 tikka.

 

[swavescatter]

What caliber would one buy in Tikka for this build? Isn’t there an issue with the longer high BC bullets 180+ feeding or ejecting? I was looking at doing this with my 30-06 tikka.

No issue. I picked 300WM for my build but 7rem mag works too.