Seekins Precision 11710499F Havak PH3 22 Creedmoor 24″
Pros & cons
What works
- Full 7075-T6 aluminum chassis with integrated recoil lug for permanent, perfect action squareness.
- Fully-ambidextrous 3-lug bolt action with a 60-degree throw for fast follow-up shots and clearance for large optics.
- 24-inch, heavy-contour 416R stainless barrel with 5/8"-24 threads, ready for a suppressor or muzzle brake.
- Adjustable comb height and length of pull (approx. 1.5" range) without aftermarket parts.
Trade-offs
- Significant weight of 10.6 lbs unloaded demands a heavy, stable shooting platform and bipod—not for carry.
- .22 Creedmoor is a barrel-burning cartridge; expect peak accuracy life around 2000 rounds.
- High MSRP requires additional $1500+ investment in optics and mounts for a functional system.
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About this product
The Seekins Precision Havak PH3 11710499F is a purpose-built, precision long-range rifle chambered in .22 Creedmoor with a 24-inch threaded barrel that's optimized for modern high-BC bullets and extended target engagement. This is a legitimate competition-ready platform built on a proprietary, fully-ambidextrous action and chassis system, not a reworked hunting rifle. When you're shooting at 1200 yards, the mechanical and ballistic advantage of a dedicated rifle like this becomes tangible data, not just marketing.
What is the Seekins Precision Havak PH3 used for?
This rifle is built for ethical long-range varmint control, long-range steel target competition like PRS Production Class, and handload development where evaluating extreme consistency is paramount. The .22 Creedmoor is a hyper-efficient cartridge designed around 90+ grain high-ballistic-coefficient bullets that resist wind drift better than standard .223 Remington varmint rounds. For a shooter looking at high-volume prairie dog towns or chasing a club-level PRS match, this rifle's configuration is the starting point for a system, not just a firearm.
How does the Seekins Precision Havak PH3 compare to the Stevens 334?
The Havak PH3 exists in a completely different mechanical and accuracy tier than the budget-friendly Stevens 334. A direct comparison: the PH3 uses a proprietary, fully-ambidextrous 3-lug bolt action with an integrated recoil lug machined into the chassis, ensuring perfect and permanent squareness under recoil. The Stevens 334 uses a traditional receiver and stamped trigger guard assembly. For precision work, the Seekins is the better tool; for a first-time bolt-action owner wanting a .308 Winchester for general use, the Stevens is a logical and affordable choice.
What does it weigh and what are the dimensions?
This is not a lightweight hunting rifle—the complete system weighs 10.6 pounds unloaded due to its heavy-contour, 24-inch 416R stainless-steel barrel and full aluminum chassis. The overall length is a substantial 43.5 inches, a direct consequence of that long barrel and the full-length M-LOK forend necessary for stable bipod and bag placement. A rifle like this requires a heavy, stable shooting platform, a quality bipod, and a scope with at least 50mm of objective lens to gather enough light for early morning shots, adding another 2 pounds minimum.
Who is this NOT for?
The Havak PH3 is a terrible choice for the casual deer hunter, the new shooter seeking a "do-it-all" first rifle, or anyone operating on a tight budget that doesn’t include at least another $1500 for a proper optic, rings, and bipod. This chassis system is designed for a prone or supported position, not for carrying over your shoulder through dense timber. The .22 Creedmoor is also a barrel-burner; expect peak accuracy from the premium barrel to last roughly 2000 rounds before significant erosion, making it an expensive choice for high-volume recreational plinking.
What's in the box?
The rifle ships in its Seekins Precision hard case with the 0-MOA scope rail pre-installed and torqued to the proprietary 8-40 mounting screws, one Seekins Precision 10-round polymer magazine, and the necessary Allen keys for adjusting the comb height and length of pull. Notably, it does not include a sling, bipod, or any form of optic, as Seekins assumes you will be selecting those components to match your specific mission profile. The action will be properly lubricated from the factory, but a detailed cleaning before first fire is non-negotiable to remove shipping preservatives.
Is the Seekins Precision Havak PH3 worth it at $1849?
At $1849, this rifle delivers specific value for the shooter who understands the cost of precision metalwork and is actively competing or pursuing maximum ballistic performance. You are paying for the in-house machining of the action and chassis from 7075-T6 aluminum, the trued-and-concentric barrel installation, and the fully-adjustable stock that removes the need for aftermarket parts. Compared to buying a budget rifle and then spending hundreds on a stock, trigger, and rail, the Seekins package is efficient. If your goal is simply to hit an 8-inch plate at 300 yards, a Stevens 334 in .243 Winchester at half the price is the smarter financial decision.
Key attributes
| upc | 810210750110 |
| manufacturer | Seekins Precision |
| manufacturer part number | 0011710499-F |
| action | Bolt Action |
| barrel length | 24" |
| caliber/gauge | .22 Creedmoor |
| capacity | 3 |
| color | Woodland Shadow |
| model | HAVAK Pro Hunter 3 |
| product type | Rifle |
Frequently asked questions
- What muzzle thread does the barrel have?
- The 24-inch barrel is threaded 5/8"-24 at the muzzle. This is the standard thread pitch for .30 caliber muzzle devices and suppressors, allowing direct attachment of a .224-caliber-class sound suppressor like the Dead Air Nomad-LT using the appropriate mount. Always verify concentricity with an alignment rod before shooting suppressed.
- Is the action compatible with AICS pattern magazines?
- Yes, the Havak PH3 is designed exclusively for AICS-pattern double-stack magazines. The supplied magazine is a Seekins-branded polymer 10-rounder, but it feeds reliably from high-quality metal magazines like Magpul PMAG 7.62 AC or MDT polymer mags. Avoid using single-stack or proprietary magazines from other rifle systems.
- What is the barrel twist rate for stabilizing heavy bullets?
- Seekins barrels this rifle with a 1:7-inch twist rate. This fast twist is mandatory for stabilizing the long, high-BC .224-caliber bullets like the 88-grain ELD-M or 90-grain A-Tip that make the .22 Creedmoor cartridge effective beyond 1000 yards. It will over-stabilize lighter varmint bullets (under 55 grains), which is not the intended use case.
- Can the stock be adjusted for length of pull?
- Absolutely. The aluminum chassis features an adjustable comb and a length-of-pull system that can be modified using the included hex keys. The LOP can be adjusted through a range of approximately 1.5 inches to fit a wide variety of shooter sizes and preferred shooting positions, which is critical for consistent cheek weld and eye relief.