Heritage & History

Seekins Precision is an American firearms manufacturer specializing in precision rifles, components, and accessories. Founded by Glen Seekins in Lewiston, Idaho, the company grew from making custom scope rings into a recognized name in the precision shooting market. Seekins Precision is a SAAMI member.

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Seekins Precision started because Glen Seekins couldn't find scope rings good enough for his standards. He made his own. Friends wanted them. A business was born. That obsession with getting the details right — machine tolerances, surface finish, concentricity — defines everything Seekins builds. Their rifles cost $2,000-$5,000, positioning them between budget precision (Savage, Ruger RPR) and full custom (GA Precision, Lone Peak). For hunters who need sub-MOA accuracy in a production rifle, Seekins is the Idaho-made answer.
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Key milestones:

• Founded in Lewiston, Idaho (exact year not widely published)
• Started with custom scope rings and mounting hardware
• Expanded to complete rifles (HAVAK series)
• Developed SIC (Seekins Integrated Chassis) modular platform
• Present — SAAMI member; Lewiston, ID; precision rifles + components

Product Lines

HAVAK rifle series (flagship):

Model	Purpose	Action	Price Range	Key Feature
HAVAK Pro Hunter	Precision hunting	HAVAK bolt	~$2,000-$2,500	Carbon fiber stock; fluted barrel; field-ready
HAVAK Bravo	Precision tactical	HAVAK bolt + KRG chassis	~$2,500-$3,000	Adjustable chassis; precision + field use
HAVAK Element	Lightweight hunting	HAVAK bolt	~$2,200-$2,800	Ultralight; mountain hunting focused
HAVAK Hit	Competition/target	HAVAK bolt	~$2,500-$3,000	Heavy barrel; competition-oriented
SIC (Seekins Integrated Chassis)	Modular precision	HAVAK bolt + SIC	~$4,000-$5,000	Rapid caliber change; MRAD-style modular

Components and accessories:

Product	Price Range	Notes
Scope rings	~$100-$200	The original Seekins product; precision-machined
Scope bases/rails	~$80-$150	20 MOA rails; Rem 700, Savage, etc.
AR-15 components	Varies	Handguards, receivers, small parts
SP223 AR-15 rifles	~$1,500-$2,000	Precision AR-15 platform

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The HAVAK Bravo is Seekins' best-seller for a reason. It pairs Seekins' accurate HAVAK action with the proven KRG Bravo chassis — adjustable LOP, adjustable cheek height, AICS magazine compatible — in a package that's light enough for the field and precise enough for competition. At ~$2,500, it bridges the gap between a $1,500 Ruger RPR and a $4,000 custom build.
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Innovation & Technology

Innovation	Impact
HAVAK action	Proprietary bolt action; precision-machined; smooth cycling
SIC modular platform	Rapid caliber conversion; MRAD-style versatility at lower cost
Precision-machined scope rings	Zero machine marks; consistent concentricity; the product that started it
KRG chassis integration	HAVAK Bravo partners with proven chassis maker
Idaho testing	Real-world field testing in mountain/hunting terrain

Seekins Precision vs. precision rifle competitors:

Feature	Seekins HAVAK	Ruger Precision Rifle	Tikka T3x TAC A1	Bergara B-14 HMR	GA Precision
Price	$2,000-$3,000	~$1,500	~$2,000	~$1,100	$4,000+
Action	HAVAK (proprietary)	Ruger Precision	Tikka T3	Bergara B-14	Rem 700 clone
Build quality	Premium	Good	Very good	Good	Custom
Accuracy (typical)	Sub-MOA	Sub-MOA	Sub-MOA	Sub-MOA	Sub-0.5 MOA
Weight	7-10 lbs (varies)	~10 lbs	~10 lbs	~9 lbs	8-12 lbs
Aftermarket	Growing	Excellent	Good	Good	Unlimited
Made in	Idaho, USA	USA	Finland	Spain	USA (custom)

Community & Reputation

Segment	Reputation	Notes
Precision hunters	Strong	HAVAK series well-regarded for accuracy in the field
PRS competitors	Growing	Used in competition; not dominant but respected
Long-range enthusiasts	Positive	Documented shots 2,000+ yards
Custom rifle crowd	Respected	Quality between production and full custom
Component buyers	Excellent	Scope rings are the gold standard at their price

Common praise:

• Build quality and machining are excellent (zero machine marks, consistent finish)
• HAVAK action is smooth and precise
• Sub-MOA accuracy is typical, not exceptional — it's the baseline
• Customer service is responsive and stands behind products
• Idaho-made; American manufacturing
• Scope rings are genuinely outstanding

Common criticism:

• $2,000-$3,000+ is a significant premium over Savage/Ruger/Bergara
• Some mixed reports on carbon fiber barrel accuracy (steel recommended)
• Not enough brand recognition to match resale value of custom names
• KRG Bravo chassis is excellent but not unique to Seekins
• Limited dealer network compared to major brands

Buyer's Guide

If You Want...	Get This	Why
Precision hunting rifle	HAVAK Pro Hunter (~$2,200)	CF stock; fluted barrel; accurate and field-practical
Precision + adjustability	HAVAK Bravo (~$2,500)	KRG chassis; AICS mags; best all-around Seekins
Mountain hunting (light)	HAVAK Element (~$2,500)	Ultralight; built for backcountry
Modular precision	SIC (~$4,500)	Caliber conversion; MRAD-style versatility
Just scope rings	Seekins rings (~$150)	The product that built the company; excellent quality
Better value alternative	Bergara B-14 HMR (~$1,100) or Tikka T3x TAC A1 (~$2,000)	Similar accuracy; lower price

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Bottom line: Seekins Precision makes rifles for shooters who want better than Ruger RPR but aren't ready for a $4,000+ custom build. The HAVAK action is legitimately good, the machining quality is premium, and the Idaho roots mean real-world field testing in the kind of terrain where these rifles are used. At $2,000-$3,000, you're paying for measurably better fit, finish, and action quality over budget precision options. Whether that matters depends on your standards — a Savage 110 Precision at $1,300 shoots sub-MOA too. But it doesn't feel like a Seekins when you work the bolt.
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References

• Seekins Precision official site: seekinsprecision.com
• Sniper's Hide forum: Seekins HAVAK and component reviews
• Accurate Shooter forum: Seekins rifle discussions
• Guns America: HAVAK Bravo review
• Precision Rifle Blog: Seekins in PRS competition data

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Read the original article in The Handbook | By Boise Gun Club Editorial Team

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Have any of you gotten hands-on with a Seekins HAVAK, and if so, how'd it stack up against other premium hunting rifles in that price range?