Seekins Precision Havak Pro Hunter 2 in .308 Win

I headed to Scotland for the roe rut and first sighted in and tested the Havak with a selection of factory loads. Straight up you notice how very smooth and precise the whole bolt cycling system is, a sign of quality. Accuracy was very consistent and recoil was surprising light for a .308 Win. The Geco Express 165-gr round shot 2,675fps and 2,622ft/lb with excellent 0.75in accuracy, while the new Hornady Outfitter 165-gr CX leadfree shot less accurately at 1.25in but achieved 2,619fps and 2,514ft/lb.

Norma’s TipStrike are a heavier 170-gr load, good for reds, and shot 2,623fps and 2,598ft/lb with consistent inch groups.

Great accuracy

Going light, I love the Sako Gamehead 123-gr bullet, which achieved great accuracy at 0.75in for a fast, flat-shooting 2,968fps and 2,407ft/lb. A lead-free option for a lighter roe bullet was the new Hornady International 125-gr ECX at a stonking 3,100fps and 2,668ft/lb and an inch group. Finally, my all-round favourite, the Hornady SST 150-gr, shot 1in or less at well over 3,000fps—that’s extremely fast for a 150-gr.

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Precision Havak Pro Hunter 2 to be practical and accurate, with top build quality for the price point

I chose the Sako 123-gr Gameheads and woke early for a long morning stalk. I headed to the loch side as the roe had been feeding and chasing during the rut on the level shoreline. Sure enough I spotted two roe, does on closer examination, but bucks would be close by. After an hour’s wait nothing was moving, so I decided on a slow stalk through the forestry.

This was where the lightweight nature of the Havak was appreciated and damp morning foliage

Need To Know

n MODEL: Myth n MANUFACTURER: Reximex n TYPE: Multi-shot PCP n COCKING: Sidelever n TRIGGER: Two-stage, adjustable n CALIBRES: .177 and .22 (tested) n OVERALL LENGTH: 830mm to 890mm n BARREL LENGTH: 380mm (15in) n WEIGHT: 3.1kg (6.8lbs) without scope n ENERGY OF TEST RIFLE: Avg 11.3 ft.lbs. n VARIATION (10 SHOTS): 4fps n PRICE: From £399

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Need To Know

n MANUFACTURER: Seekins Precision n MODEL: Havak PH2 n CALIBRE: .308 Win on test n OVERALL LENGTH: 40.5in n WEIGHT: 6.9lb short action, (7.2lb long action) n BARREL: 24in, 416 stainless steel spiral fluted, threaded muzzle: 5/8x24 n FINISH: Matt black bead-blasted barrelled action n STOCK: Carbon composite n MAGAZINE: Five-shot Magpul (carbon fibre option) n TRIGGER: TriggerTech, adjustable 2.5lb to 5lb n SAFETY: Side lever n PRICE: £2,770 n SUPPLIER: Edgar Brothers Ltd, 01625 613177 brushing the rifle as I stalked just dripped off. On the forestry edge, overlooking a solitary field, were two red hinds feeding quietly, and sure enough a lone roebuck at a laser 131 yards slowly moving to the shore line.

Up on sticks and that superb trigger sent the Sako Gamehead for a perfect heart shot.