Seekins VS Fierce VS Christiansen

I'm looking at getting a 300 PRC mainly for elk hunting. These are all pretty close in price and wondering if anyone has any experience with any of these or more than one. I have a Seekins PH2 in 6.5 PRC and it shoots great. I have seen where it can be hit or miss on Christensen quality.

Seekins Havok PH2 26" barrel 1-10 twist
Fierce Carbon Rival FP: 22" barrel 1-9 twixt
Fierce Carbon Rival XP: 22" barrel 1-9 twixt
Fierce Carbon Rogue: 22" barrel 1-9 twixt
Christensen Ridgeline: 26" barrel 1-8 twist
Christensen Mesa Long Range: 26" barrel 1-8 twist

Seekins all the way. The other 2 have issues from time to time. Do a search here. There was just another thread. I cannot recall seeing any bad comments about seekins.

Spare yourself any potential headaches and go Seekins.

have a mesa long range in 300 prc, fantastic shooter, beautiful gun, but heavy, depends on your style hunting, but it's a tank, personally i'd be looking in that 22" direction, yeah you lose some velocity, but usability should be much better

Fierce and Christensen build probably 10x more rifles per year than Seekins so the odds of having a few bad reviews goes up.

All three would be a great choice, handle them all in person and see what you like best. Each of the stocks are quite different as is the style of rifle, so it'll be up to what you prefer.

adam32+P said:

Fierce and Christensen build probably 10x more rifles per year than Seekins so the odds of having a few bad reviews goes up.

All three would be a great choice, handle them all in person and see what you like best. Each of the stocks are quite different as is the style of rifle, so it'll be up to what you prefer.

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This is a valid point. I think the bigger issue may be the customer service side of the house. I can personally attest to terrible customer service from Fierce.

I have two Seekins and have not had to use their CS, but folks report it is solid. Those rifles have been shooters for me. I definitely prefer the handling of the Element. It would definitely take you for a ride in 300PRC. A good tolerance or brake would probably be essential.

Not Fierce , I have had 3 rivals and 1 rage in the last 2 years and all 4 rifles had extraction or ejection issues.
I only have one Fierce now in a rival 7 saum which I love once it was fixed but I will never buy another Fierce.
It is unacceptable that they are letting these rifles leave the factory and they don't address the issue.
Rifles in this price range should not have issues.
If a gunsmith can fix them why can't they ?
Two thumbs down for Fierce

I have the Seekins in 300 PRC and it shoots .5 at 200 yds. Best out of the box hunting rifle I have ever owned.

I just had a buddy ask this same question. He did a little research online, but did not know what to believe. He is looking to upgrade his current rifle. I told him that I did not have personal experience with any of these brands, but based on feedback I continue to hear on Fierce and Christiansen, they would be a no go for me. Any company can have a lemon get out the door. I refuse to give my hard earned $$$$ to any company that does not stand behind their product with good customer service.

A sample of one for me, but my Seekins PH2 300WM is a great rifle.

My buddy had a Christiansen 300 win mag. Best it ever shot was 2" groups and he shot a lot of different ammo. Sent it back and it still shot 2" groups. After much frustration and wasted money he got rid of it.

Some guys have good luck with them.

Have owned two fierce fury rifles (steel barrel) 1 300 win mag 1 7mm rem mag both have been absolute tack drivers and -0- problems couldn't be happier

Prairie Sasquatch said:

My buddy had a Christiansen 300 win mag. Best it ever shot was 2" groups and he shot a lot of different ammo. Sent it back and it still shot 2" groups. After much frustration and wasted money he got rid of it.

Some guys have good luck with them.

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I have heard the same, really good or bad, one extreme or the other.

The Seeking 1 in 10" twist 26" my choice, should be elk slaying machine for decades to come. My old 300 RUM hits hard with both 180 and 200 Accubonds.