Seekins Hit Pro M3 Vs Tikka T3x Ace

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Anyone have hands on with these?

Obviously Tikka is Tikka but Seekins is claiming to have a smoother action and the Hit Pro m3 comes with a TT Diamond.

I am looking to buy a 223 bolt gun. Sub 2k. Generally prefer custom build but both of these can be had for sub 2k.
 
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I don't know how the new Seekins bolts feel but I've messed with the bolts on about 5-10 of the PH2 and Elements (not the new ones) and was very surprised with how easy they were to bind. I guess it depends what people mean by "smooth".

The Seekins will have more features and better customer support compared to a Tikka. It'll also have a wider aftermarket trigger selection (which seems to be a factor for you).
 
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My Gen 3 HIT is in the mail, I'll let you know on sunday how I like it. The only other thing I can compare it with is a Delta 5 pro but that thing is an absolute Tac driver and i love the chassis so I have looked past the bolt travel being bindy if you dont perfectly keep the bolt level.
 
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NateVA said:
I don't know how the new Seekins bolts feel but I've messed with the bolts on about 5-10 of the PH2 and Elements (not the new ones) and was very surprised with how easy they were to bind. I guess it depends what people mean by "smooth".

The Seekins will have more features and better customer support compared to a Tikka. It'll also have a wider aftermarket trigger selection (which seems to be a factor for you).
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Have you actually shot one or just fiddle fucked them?

I’ve owned a PH2 NRL 6.5CM and an Element 7PRC and can definitively say that they are not prone to binding running them like you should a bolt gun. Put a bunch of outward pressure on the bolt like a retard though instead of pushing it forward and yeah you can probably bind one up just like anything else. Every 700 pattern action is that way and almost every other bolt action.
 
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Haven't looked recently but got an email the other day that the europtic is still having a crazy tikka sale. They had a lite in 350 legend for 499. Toss that barrel in the trash, twist on a prefit 223 or 223ai preferred barrel blanks shouldered. Drop it in a chassis. TT is supposed to be coming out with a diamond for the tikka.

I was planning to get a custom action for a 7 saum, but dang when they had a 6.5 prc for 599 i grabbed that. Already pulled the barrel about to order the prefit. Its my 5th tikka 😂.

I can't see paying for a whole rifle once you are up around 2k. Why not just get an action and prefit so you can make it exactly how you want it. If you contact the barrel maker they can probably throat it for the bullet you want to use too.

Similarly, I can't see paying 800+ for a tikka if you only want the action, but at 499 thats worth considering.
 
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RabbitSlayer48 said:
Haven't looked recently but got an email the other day that the europtic is still having a crazy tikka sale. They had a lite in 350 legend for 499. Toss that barrel in the trash, twist on a prefit 223 or 223ai preferred barrel blanks shouldered. Drop it in a chassis. TT is supposed to be coming out with a diamond for the tikka.

I was planning to get a custom action for a 7 saum, but dang when they had a 6.5 prc for 599 i grabbed that. Already pulled the barrel about to order the prefit. Its my 5th tikka 😂.

I can't see paying for a whole rifle once you are up around 2k. Why not just get an action and prefit so you can make it exactly how you want it. If you contact the barrel maker they can probably throat it for the bullet you want to use too.

Similarly, I can't see paying 800+ for a tikka if you only want the action, but at 499 thats worth considering.
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Yeah, I guess if you have enough money, but spending 1K + for just about ANYTHING, much less a rifle, and then literally throwing away half of it away…….Whooey!!
 
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Turkeytider said:
Yeah, I guess if you have enough money, but spending 1K + for just about ANYTHING, much less a rifle, and then literally throwing away half of it away…….Whooey!!
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What? If you get a tikka at 499 and don't use the barrel( which you can probably sell or save for a rainy day) then a barrel for 400 to 600 you are in it about the same as the cheapest tikka at normal prices, and a lot less than their more expensive heavy barrel models. Bonus you get to make it exactly how you want it. If you are starting with one of their 1k + dollar models that would be silly to do.
 
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RabbitSlayer48 said:
What? If you get a tikka at 499 and don't use the barrel( which you can probably sell or save for a rainy day) then a barrel for 400 to 600 you are in it about the same as the cheapest tikka at normal prices, and a lot less than their more expensive heavy barrel models. Bonus you get to make it exactly how you want it. If you are starting with one of their 1k + dollar models that would be silly to do.
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No, I can agree on a 499 Tikka . I was referring to the more expensive models.
 
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I received my Havak Hit Pro M3 last week. The M3 bolt feel is day and night different vs the M2. No slop or binding. Firm lockup and the bolt almost locks itself in at the end of the slide. I cleaned off the bolt and chamber from the factory grease, relubricated it, slid it in….smiled, laughed, and nodded to myself YEP! I previously had a Tikka CTR and this beats that handily. The M3 has a purely precision feel. The M2 was clunky at the end of the bolt throw when engaging the lugs. The M3 is smooth front to back.
 
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Seekins. I like Tikka rifles a lot, but it isn’t close, to me.

HIT has the TT trigger, interchangeable bolt heads, short bolt lift, Torx driver barrel removal, and an outstanding folding hinge. And a dust cover over the ejection port. (I was ready to take that off, but I’ve changed my mind and think it’s a good idea.)

The down sides are; how long it took to fill the order, and the 223 bolt head is back ordered, the LOP is adjusted with shims, and the cheek riser / stock comb is not very good.

FWIW, I made the decision before seeing the Tikka Ace announcement, but I’m very happy with it even after seeing the Ace vids and press.

Hope that helps

ETA: The SLAM replacement, new folding hunter rifle is less expensive than the old one, if I see that correctly
 
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Jadazu said:
Seekins. I like Tikka rifles a lot, but it isn’t close, to me.

HIT has the TT trigger, interchangeable bolt heads, short bolt lift, Torx driver barrel removal, and an outstanding folding hinge. And a dust cover over the ejection port. (I was ready to take that off, but I’ve changed my mind and think it’s a good idea.)

The down sides are; how long it took to fill the order, and the 223 bolt head is back ordered, the LOP is adjusted with shims, and the cheek riser / stock comb is not very good.

FWIW, I made the decision before seeing the Tikka Ace announcement, but I’m very happy with it even after seeing the Ace vids and press.

Hope that helps

ETA: The SLAM replacement, new folding hunter rifle is less expensive than the old one, if I see that correctly
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Slam is Seekins custom shop hunting folder. The new Element hunter is similar but has carbon barrel and is a few oz heavier for about $1200 less than the Slam
 
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TikkaVortexFan said:
I received my Havak Hit Pro M3 last week. The M3 bolt feel is day and night different vs the M2. No slop or binding. Firm lockup and the bolt almost locks itself in at the end of the slide. I cleaned off the bolt and chamber from the factory grease, relubricated it, slid it in….smiled, laughed, and nodded to myself YEP! I previously had a Tikka CTR and this beats that handily. The M3 has a purely precision feel. The M2 was clunky at the end of the bolt throw when engaging the lugs. The M3 is smooth front to back.
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Considering the differences in prices, I would hope that one would be getting a grade up at least with the Havak Hit Pro M3 over the CTR. That is, however, unless there is pricing on the Havak that’s closer to the CTR than what I’ve seen although I haven’t searched exhaustively.
 
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