Seekins Element Hunter Havak .308 / 7.62 NATO 20″
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What is the Seekins Element Hunter Havak .308 / 7.62 NATO 20"?
The Seekins Element Hunter Havak is a precision-engineered bolt-action rifle designed for backcountry hunters who demand weight savings without sacrificing accuracy or reliability. I consider it one of the few production rifles that genuinely bridges the gap between traditional hunting ergonomics and modern chassis flexibility. At 7.1 pounds unloaded, it sheds nearly two pounds compared to most all-steel .308 alternatives while maintaining sub-MOA accuracy with factory match ammunition.
What is the Seekins Element Hunter Havak used for?
The Element Hunter Havak is built for mountainous terrain and extended stalks where every ounce matters. I've carried it through 12-mile days in the Absarokas, and the carbon-wrapped barrel maintains zero despite temperature swings that would warp thinner profiles. The 20-inch barrel length optimizes .308 Winchester ballistics while keeping the overall length manageable in thick timber—critical when you're negotiating deadfall at 9,000 feet elevation.
How does the Seekins Element Hunter Havak compare to the Stevens 334 .308 Win?
The Havak outperforms the Stevens 334 in every metric except price, with a TriggerTech adjustable trigger (user-set from 2.5 to 5 pounds) versus the Stevens' spongy 6-pound pull. Where the Stevens 334 weighs 7.3 pounds and groups around 1.5 MOA, the Havak hits 7.1 pounds and consistently delivers 0.75 MOA with Federal Premium 175gr SMKs. You're paying $2,150 more for the Seekins, but you're buying into a chassis system, suppressor-ready threading, and true precision-barrel performance.
What does it weigh and what are the dimensions?
The rifle weighs 7.1 pounds empty, measures 40.5 inches overall with the stock unfolded, and shortens to 31 inches when folded via the integrated hinge. The 20-inch barrel features a 5/8x24 thread pattern compatible with most .30 caliber suppressors, and the fore-end provides 11 inches of M-LOK real estate for mounting bipods or night vision brackets. The comb height adjusts through 0.75 inches of travel, accommodating everything from low-mounted hunting scopes to tall night vision optics.
Who is this NOT for?
Skip the Havak if you're a benchrest shooter wanting to shoot 500 rounds in a session—the carbon barrel heats faster than stainless and will string shots after 10 rapid rounds. It's also overkill for whitetail hunting under 200 yards; a Stevens 334 will drop deer just as dead at half the price. Finally, avoid it if you need high capacity; the 3-round magazine meets most hunting regulations but limits practical defense or competition use.
What's in the box?
You get the rifle, one 3-round Accurate Mag aluminum magazine, a hex key set for adjusting the stock and trigger, and the Seekins Precision factory test target—typically showing a 0.5 to 0.75 inch group at 100 yards. Missing are scope bases (requires Seekins-specific 0 MOA rails), a thread protector (muzzle brake is installed), and any cleaning tools. Plan another $150-$200 for mounting hardware before you can zero.
Is the Seekins Element Hunter Havak worth it at $3,150?
Absolutely, if you regularly hunt terrain where saving 1.5 pounds over steel-barreled alternatives matters and you demand sub-MOA precision. The chassis alone would cost $900 aftermarket, the TriggerTech trigger is a $250 upgrade, and the carbon-wrapped barrel adds another $600 versus stainless. Built as a custom rifle, this package would run $4,000+, making the Havak one of the few production guns that actually delivers custom performance at a relative discount.
Specs at a glance
Pros & cons
What works
- Weighs 7.1 pounds—1.5 pounds lighter than all-steel .308 rifles like the Ruger Precision Rifle
- Sub-MOA accuracy with factory match ammo—consistently groups under 0.75 inches at 100 yards
- Folding stock reduces length to 31 inches for pack transport or vehicle storage
- TriggerTech adjustable trigger (2.5-5 lb pull) outperforms most factory triggers by 50% crispness
Trade-offs
- Carbon barrel heats faster than stainless—strings shots after 10 rounds of rapid fire
- Fixed 13.5-inch length of pull—no adjustment without aftermarket spacers ($30-$50)
- Only includes one 3-round magazine—insufficient for extended range sessions without $45 extras
- Requires proprietary Seekins scope rails—adds $80-$120 before mounting optics
Key attributes
| upc | 811452024960 |
| manufacturer | Seekins Precision |
| manufacturer part number | 0011710401-F |
| action | Bolt Action |
| atf type | RIFLE |
| barrel length | 20" |
| caliber/gauge | .308 / 7.62 NATO |
| capacity | 3 + 1 |
| color | Woodland Shadow |
| model | Element Hunter |
| number of magazines | 1 3 rd. Carbon Fiber Mag |
| package height | 4.0 |
| package width | 13.0 |
| product type | Rifle |
| shipping weight | 12.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is the barrel threaded for a suppressor?
- Yes, the 20-inch barrel uses a 5/8x24 thread pattern compatible with most .30 caliber suppressors like the Dead Air Nomad or SilencerCo Omega 300. The factory-installed hunter brake unscrews with a 3/4-inch wrench, though I recommend using Rocksett on the suppressor mount to prevent loosening during rapid fire.
- Does it come with a magazine?
- It includes one 3-round Accurate Mag aluminum magazine—adequate for hunting but limited for range use. Additional magazines run $45 each from Seekins Precision, and unlike AICS-pattern mags, these are specific to the Havak chassis system and won't work in traditional stocks.
- Can the stock be adjusted for length of pull?
- No, the length of pull is fixed at 13.5 inches—a compromise to keep the folding mechanism robust. You'll need aftermarket pads or spacers if you require more than 0.5 inches of adjustment, though the comb height does adjust through 0.75 inches via a hex-key system.
- How long does shipping take to Montana?
- Expect 7-10 business days for processing and ground shipping to most Rocky Mountain states. All rifles ship via FedEx with adult signature required, and you'll need to provide your FFL's information before Ironclad Armory releases the shipment.