Description
Seekins turned heads when the original HAVAK Element proved you could build an ultralight action from aluminum and steel without giving anything up. The Element M3 pushes that idea further. Chambered in .308 Win with a 20 inch carbon fiber wrapped 416R stainless barrel, this rifle is built for the hunter who counts ounces on the way up the mountain but refuses to compromise when it comes time to squeeze the trigger. The Mountain Shadow finish keeps it looking sharp and subdued in mixed terrain.
What Sets the Element M3 Apart
The headline feature here is the patent-pending Quick-Change Barrel Collar. Swap barrels yourself, no gunsmith required, and Seekins even publishes open-source headspace and tenon specs so the platform stays flexible for years. The three-lug bolt runs a fast 60 degree throw, which means more scope clearance and quicker follow-up shots, and it strips down without tools for cleaning at camp. A TriggerTech trigger, user adjustable from 2.5 to 5 pounds, breaks clean right out of the box. Up top, an integrated 20 MOA Picatinny rail with a built-in bubble level takes the guesswork out of leveling your rifle on longer shots.
A Stock Built for Real Hunting
The Seekins PH3 carbon composite stock rides on a mini chassis foundation, so you get the rigidity of a chassis rifle in a package that shoulders like a hunting gun. The adjustable cheek riser gets your eye lined up behind any optic, and the full-length M-LOK fore-end handles bipods, slings, and whatever else your setup calls for. A Hunter muzzle brake comes installed on the 5/8×24 threaded muzzle, and it spins off easily if you'd rather run a suppressor.
Feeding the HAVAK Element M3
The rifle ships with a 3-round Seekins carbon fiber magazine, giving you 3+1 capacity in a detachable box format. With the proven 1:11.25 twist rate, this .308 stabilizes the full range of common hunting bullets, making it a natural fit for deer, elk, and just about anything else in North America. Back it all up with Seekins' no-questions-asked lifetime warranty and you have a rifle built to be carried far and shot well.
Key Specifications
- Model: HAVAK Element M3
- Manufacturer Part Number: 0011710329-F
- UPC: 811452024359
- Caliber: .308 Win / 7.62 NATO
- Action: Bolt Action, Short Action, 3-Lug 60 Degree Throw
- Barrel Length: 20 inches
- Barrel: Carbon Fiber Wrapped 416R Stainless Steel, Match Grade
- Twist Rate: 1:11.25
- Muzzle: Hunter Muzzle Brake, Threaded 5/8×24
- Trigger: TriggerTech, User Adjustable 2.5 to 5 lbs
- Stock: Seekins PH3 Carbon Composite with Adjustable Cheek Riser
- Capacity: 3 + 1
- Optics Mounting: Integrated 20 MOA Picatinny Rail with Bubble Level
- Fore-End: Integrated Full-Length M-LOK
- Finish: Mountain Shadow
What’s Included
- Seekins HAVAK Element M3 rifle
- One 3-round Seekins carbon fiber magazine
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I really change the barrel on the HAVAK Element M3 myself?
Yes, and it's one of the biggest draws of the M3 platform. The patent-pending Quick-Change Barrel Collar lets you remove and install barrels without a gunsmith, and Seekins publishes open-source headspace and tenon specs. Combined with the tool-less bolt disassembly, the whole rifle breaks down with minimal tools for deep cleaning or barrel swaps at camp.
Is a 20 inch barrel enough for a .308 hunting rifle?
For most hunting distances, absolutely. You give up a modest amount of velocity compared to a 24 inch tube, but the .308 Win still delivers plenty of energy for deer and elk at practical ranges. The shorter barrel also makes the rifle noticeably handier in timber, in a blind, or with a suppressor attached.
Is the Element M3 suppressor ready?
It is. The muzzle is threaded in the common 5/8×24 pattern and ships with a Hunter muzzle brake installed. Remove the brake and most .30 caliber suppressors will thread right on, which pairs nicely with the already compact 20 inch barrel.
What magazine does the Seekins Element M3 use?
It ships with one 3-round Seekins carbon fiber detachable box magazine, giving you 3+1 total capacity. The magazine design supports extended cartridge overall length, so handloaders have room to seat bullets longer than standard magazines typically allow.





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