Seekins Havok or Sako S20? - 08/09/23
I have the itch for a new long range capable hunting rifle. Target species will include deer, audad, maybe sheep someday, and possibly elk, although I already have a .338 that usually gets the nod for elk. I'm thinking 6.5 PRC for the chambering and I would like to keep the weight down for use on backpack hunts. If Tikka offered the standard T3s in 6.5 PRC I would have probably simply gone that route, but since they only offer it in the more expensive Veils and Roughtechs I've expanded my search.
In addition to Tikka, I'm considering Browning X-bolt speeds (largely due to the light weight and current sale prices), Bergaras (didn't really impress me), Sako S20 (heavier than I'd like, but good ergonomics and reputation for accuracy), and more recently, Seekins Havok PH2s.
At this point I think that I've narrowed it down to the S20 or the Havok. I wasn't originally intending to spend Havok money, but I handled one in the store and really liked it. I prefer the S20 action with it's short bolt throw and it's significantly cheaper, but the Havok is lighter and seems to be of higher quality overall, plus the spiral fluted barrel is sexy.
Does anyone have experience with both that they can share? Are there other factors that I'm not considering or other rifles that I should consider?
In addition to Tikka, I'm considering Browning X-bolt speeds (largely due to the light weight and current sale prices), Bergaras (didn't really impress me), Sako S20 (heavier than I'd like, but good ergonomics and reputation for accuracy), and more recently, Seekins Havok PH2s.
At this point I think that I've narrowed it down to the S20 or the Havok. I wasn't originally intending to spend Havok money, but I handled one in the store and really liked it. I prefer the S20 action with it's short bolt throw and it's significantly cheaper, but the Havok is lighter and seems to be of higher quality overall, plus the spiral fluted barrel is sexy.
Does anyone have experience with both that they can share? Are there other factors that I'm not considering or other rifles that I should consider?