The Seekins Havak Element is a premium mountain hunting rifle that combines a lightweight 5.8-pound build with the accuracy of a precision firearm. (Brad Fitzpatrick photo)
July 08, 2026
By Brad Fitzpatrick
- Quick Verdict: The Seekins Havak Element combines mountain-rifle weight with near-precision-rifle accuracy. During testing, the 6.5 PRC version produced average groups as small as 0.85 inches at 100 yards while weighing just 5.8 pounds. Hunters looking for a premium backcountry rifle will find the Element among the most capable lightweight hunting rifles available.
The fortunes of firearms makers rise and fall, but one brand that’s drawing lots of attention from hunters is Seekins Precision. The Idaho-based brand was founded in 2004 by Glenn Seekins, and the company’s line of bolt-action hunting and precision rifles rivals anything else in...
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