How do you attach those magpul bipods to the stud underneath? Is there is an adaptor or are they now configured to do that directly.
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How do you attach those magpul bipods to the stud underneath? Is there is an adaptor or are they now configured to do that directly.
Has anyone swapped out the bolt handle? Seems like its made to be removed but it's definitely more than hand tight.
Okay guys i was wrong. Just went to the gun store to cycle some other bolt actions for comparison and it is like night and day to the Havak. There is some serious difficulty in opening and closing the bolt. It slides in and out easily but the 90 degree up and down motion is extremely difficult compared to the $200 rifles at the store. I have shot the gun and havent had any good groups or accuracy. Will need to do more testing but i cant say im satisfied. And yeah i have tried cycling the bolt a few hundred times till my hands are sore from the resistance.
My theory is that Seekins is extremely swamped and i believe their normal quality control may be dropping due to pumping out so many havaks.
There is another guy on page 11 that seems to have a similar issue. Mine isnt as bad as his description but i cant say it is easy or enjoyable cycling the gun. Worst part is not getting any good accuracy with the american gunner or hornady eld match 140s. I will be contacting the company for support in the next few days as soon as i confirm with some other bullets.
That's not always an issue with the weapon. More than one factor accomplishes the goal. Without knowing your group size or other factors it's sounding like operator error in making those statements.I have shot the gun and havent had any good groups or accuracy.
Tight is good. I hate bolts that pop open when you are rucking up a ridge with trekking poles. It’s one feature I love about Sako’s.
Maybe shooter error. Im just reporting what my experiences are so far shooting the rifle. Perhaps it is the ammo. Will try other ammo but i am getting about 1.5 inch groups at 100 yards with Hornady 140 ELD match. Hey it looks like i am getting good “accuracy” at least.
Maybe shooter error. Im just reporting what my experiences are so far shooting the rifle. Perhaps it is the ammo. Will try other ammo but i am getting about 1.5 inch groups at 100 yards with Hornady 140 ELD match. Hey it looks like i am getting good “accuracy” at least. Now to find precision. 1 inch is really tiny. I bet its the ammo. Good chance it likes the 143s or 147sView attachment 6980945View attachment 6980946
Looks like they used to at one point in time or perhaps they will in the future. Based on this page i found in their instruction manual. They probably dont have time to anymore.Are they sending proof targets stating the load they shot at the factory.
I didnt shoot with one that day. Ill bring one to the next shooting session.Where’s your rear bag in the pic? Are you shooting without one?
No, in fact the barrel on my .300 WM was loose as described in my post a page back.Are they sending proof targets stating the load they shot at the factory.
Really?! They don't come off to stick to the target. I guess i'll have to cut them out with scissors or rip the page out.LOL...Those are targets for you to use not for Seekins to send to you showing shot groups.
I hated the bolt handle on mine. It was really tight, but with a little heat it came off. Problem is, the bolt side is female threaded, not male like most remington bolts. I had the guys at work make me male to male extension so a standard remington style knob would fit.I’ve wanted to swap mine. I put a mini-strap wrench on the handle and twisted until the strap wrench slipped, the handle was still tight af. I want something a bit larger but I guess I’ll wait until someone else figures it out.
Okay guys i was wrong. Just went to the gun store to cycle some other bolt actions for comparison and it is like night and day to the Havak. There is some serious difficulty in opening and closing the bolt. It slides in and out easily but the 90 degree up and down motion is extremely difficult compared to the $200 rifles at the store. I have shot the gun and havent had any good groups or accuracy. Will need to do more testing but i cant say im satisfied. And yeah i have tried cycling the bolt a few hundred times till my hands are sore from the resistance.
My theory is that Seekins is extremely swamped and i believe their normal quality control may be dropping due to pumping out so many havaks.
There is another guy on page 11 and 12 that seems to have a similar issue. Mine isnt as bad as his description but i cant say it is easy or enjoyable cycling the gun. Worst part is not getting any good accuracy with the american gunner or hornady eld match 140s. I will be contacting the company for support in the next few days as soon as i confirm with some other bullets.
Ouch after reading this whole thread I’m that much happier I went with a bergara premier
If anyone one is interested in a 20% or 30% coupon for these rifles PM me. I have one of each. Could be a great way to save even more money!
I saw someone mention having seekins discounts but I don't think they ever followed through. I've got three 20% discount cards, if anyone is interested shoot me a message.
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For those of us still waiting. Something to hold ya over. Cheesy but cool .
Lmao.What the heck!? Mine didnt come with a proof shot test paper. It wasnt shot tested but they say in the video they do it. Im fuming. Bait and switch. I feel lied to.
Lmao.
First world problems.
Is this your first LR rifle?
I was wondering if he shaves yet....His posts do reek of noob......my $.02
Lmao.
First world problems.
Is this your first LR rifle?
I was wondering if he shaves yet....
His posts do reek of noob......my $.02
Trust me....these guys would be crying a river if their $8k+ (enter Gucci rifle builder name here) was shooting off center. If I was able to travel sooner I'd bring my SP Havak down to GA. At worst we figure out if there is a problem, at best we share some range time.Yeah you see that “new hide member” thing below my name? Probably means something hmm.
Gianteyeroll.gifYeah it is actually.
I was wondering if you had anything better to do besides insulting people on here. Wouldnt you be pissed if you got an expensive rifle that shot jack shit? How about say something constructive that is actually about the rifle instead of at me?
Yeah you see that “new hide member” thing below my name? Probably means something hmm.
Noob to precision shooting not the forum chief.
And the bus driver is right, I’d be pissed if one of my high dollar customs shot like shit. The difference is if I can’t get it to shoot there’s a 99.9% chance it’s not the shooter.
You need to link up with someone near by and have them look it over and give it a shot. There are a lot of variables before saying the gun “shoots like Jax shit” and when you’re a new shooter the odds are stacked against you. Hell if You’re near Manhattan KS I’ll load you up some 140 Berger hybrids and check everything for you.
Trust me....these guys would be crying a river if their $8k+ (enter Gucci rifle builder name here) was shooting off center. If I was able to travel sooner I'd bring my SP Havak down to GA. At worst we figure out if there is a problem, at best we share some range time.
And the bus driver is right,
After some work, this is where I’m at with my 140gr ELDM load with my Havak HP1. I’m stopping here and rolling with it. View attachment 6984415View attachment 6984416
I found another fantastic load combination for my Havak 6.5 CM after shooting 143s for a year. I switched to the 140 Berger Elite Hybrid seated .050" off the lands (~2.858" OAL) with 42.2 grains of RL16 in a Hornady case primed with a 210M. Three shots went into the same hole at 100 yards during load workup. The velocity is 2830 fps.
I’ve heard good things with RL16. Once the 8# jug of H4350 is gone I might look into it.
I’m also wanting to load for 143gr ELDX for hunting. What are the odds of my 140gr ELDM load being close? (Probably zero knowing my luck)