Tikka T3x roughtech ember or Seekins Havak PH2

[Ag28]

Gentlemen I'm looking for a new hunting rig in 6.5 creedmoor and have narrowed it down to these two.
Any thoughts on which one?

[Gorp2007]

For a rifle you’re going to carry, I’d skip the Ember and get a plain Jane Tikka and thread the barrel down the road if you really need it threaded.

If you’re committed to threaded and aren’t walking very far, I’d get the CTR.

[DoveBlaster]

Another vote for stainless tikka6.5, thread and upgrade stock at a later date.

[Lincoln Hawk]

No experience with the Roughtech. I shoot a Tikka CTR with a Manners stock and suppressor. With the stock upgrade, I'd favor the Tikka over Seekins by a hair.

Without the stock upgrade, I'd go Seekins Havak all day long. It's a very finely crafted rifle.

[mjl]

I have two PH2s, 308 and 300wm. Both have difficulty loading the first round on a full magazine. That 300wm is an absolute tack driver. Bolt is not that smooth due to tight tolerances of Seekins. The Seekins customer service is phenomenal.
I don't own a Tikka, but I probably wouldn't buy another Seekins.

[bullseye717]

Which one felt better on the shoulder for you? They're both great so you're not gonna go wrong either way.