Seekins vs Barrett

cartman308 · February 2, 2018, 06:27 AM

I have yet to find a direct comparison between these two rifles. I may be in the market for a higher end hunting bolt rifle.

Has anyone handled/shot one or preferably BOTH of these rifles? Going to be in .308 most likely. Slim chance i go with a Creed.

Barrett Fieldcraft

Seekins PH1

The full customs are a bit over budget. Both above can be had for less than 2k.

Thanks in advance!

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tobnpr · February 2, 2018, 08:06 AM

Have you looked at the Sako 85 line (Finnlight if you're looking for lightweight)?

cartman308 · February 2, 2018, 08:07 AM

Not yet. But I certainly will

fourbore · February 3, 2018, 07:41 AM

The sako's look and by reputation are great rifles.

I am troubled with the extremely limited and sometimes complicated multi-piece scope rings. For the money involved, I would expect a elegant and trim solution, preferable in the box. No way!

cartman308 · February 3, 2018, 09:06 AM

Disregard last post. I see you were speaking to the system on the 85 now. My mistake.

taylorce1 · February 3, 2018, 02:13 PM

Two very different rifles, one is light weight the other is of average weight. Depending on what kind of hunting you do that might make the difference. I've only briefly handled the Barrett, it was pretty nice and well worth the look if you're wanting a light rifle.

February 2, 2018, 06:27 AM	#1
cartman308 Member Join Date: June 29, 1999 Posts: 52	Seekins vs Barrett I have yet to find a direct comparison between these two rifles. I may be in the market for a higher end hunting bolt rifle. Has anyone handled/shot one or preferably BOTH of these rifles? Going to be in .308 most likely. Slim chance i go with a Creed. Barrett Fieldcraft Seekins PH1 The full customs are a bit over budget. Both above can be had for less than 2k. Thanks in advance! cart __________________ .308 WIN: The ONLY cartridge you will EVER need!............but i want one of all of'em

February 2, 2018, 08:06 AM	#2
tobnpr Senior Member Join Date: August 1, 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 4,556	Have you looked at the Sako 85 line (Finnlight if you're looking for lightweight)? __________________ Remington 700/Savage Rebarreling /Action Blueprinting 07 FFL /Mosin-Nagant Custom Shop/Bent Bolts Genuine Cerakote Applicator www.biggorillagunworks.com

February 2, 2018, 08:07 AM	#3
cartman308 Member Join Date: June 29, 1999 Posts: 52	Not yet. But I certainly will __________________ .308 WIN: The ONLY cartridge you will EVER need!............but i want one of all of'em

February 3, 2018, 09:06 AM	#5
cartman308 Member Join Date: June 29, 1999 Posts: 52	Disregard last post. I see you were speaking to the system on the 85 now. My mistake. __________________ .308 WIN: The ONLY cartridge you will EVER need!............but i want one of all of'em Last edited by cartman308; February 3, 2018 at 09:10 AM. Reason: Error in posting.

February 3, 2018, 02:13 PM	#6
taylorce1 Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2005 Location: On the Santa Fe Trail Posts: 8,249	Two very different rifles, one is light weight the other is of average weight. Depending on what kind of hunting you do that might make the difference. I've only briefly handled the Barrett, it was pretty nice and well worth the look if you're wanting a light rifle. __________________ NRA Life Member

February 3, 2018, 07:41 AM	#4
fourbore Senior Member Join Date: August 22, 2015 Location: new england Posts: 1,159	The sako's look and by reputation are great rifles. I am troubled with the extremely limited and sometimes complicated multi-piece scope rings. For the money involved, I would expect a elegant and trim solution, preferable in the box. No way!