Best left handed bolt action centerfire?

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I'm in the market for a left handed bolt action rifle.
It would be used for medium range deer, black bear and maybe moose hunting.
I'm thinking .270, 30/06, or maybe 7mm Rem. mag. caliber.
What companies standard model rifle in these calibers would be best?
The area I hunt there would be alot of in/out of vehicles so a detachable magazine or at least a hinged floorplate would be a must.
I also prefer real wood to plastic for a stock.
I've looked at Savage, Winchester , Ruger and Remington.
They all look pretty good.
Does anyone have a strong preference of one over the others and if so why?
Thanks for all opinions.

fake edit: I realize there is no "best" rifle I just want peoples opinions on what THEY like and why.
Eric
 
The left handed Tikka T3's are excellent shooters and are reasonably priced. I have a .270 that will put holes in less than an inch at 100 yards with minimal effort.
 
I had a Ruger 77 MKII in 270win lefthand laminated stock and S/S with the hinged floorplate and I have been kicking myself since the day I traded it away. MOA all day long with cheap federal ammo. One thing I REALY liked about the ruger was the scope rings, they can not move. Any other rifle you look at add another $100 for rings and bases, because that how much you would have to spend to get the same quality.
 
I have a beautiful browning medallion left hand bolt 300win mag.The wood is second to none,the finish is show room perfect.The fit and feel is very comfortable and the action glides like the wind."The price is long forgotten when the quality remains".I considered a weatherby but waited almost one full year in (1995)to get the browning.I also have a 700bdl 22-250(left) that is an absolute tack driver and a money maker...lol,i will be buried with that gun
 
Anymore I buy something I can do something with if not right away then eventually. For the most part as a lefty it means a Remington 700.

280 AI, 7MM-08, .223

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There are a number of good left handed rifles on the market. However, I am disposed towards Tikka. Have been shooting Tikkas since the early 1980s without a problem.
 
6.5x55swm said:
I had a Ruger 77 MKII in 270win lefthand laminated stock and S/S with the hinged floorplate and I have been kicking myself since the day I traded it away. MOA all day long with cheap federal ammo. One thing I REALY liked about the ruger was the scope rings, they can not move. Any other rifle you look at add another $100 for rings and bases, because that how much you would have to spend to get the same quality.
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True, but that $100 you saved does not last long when you have to spend $100+ for a better trigger.

Don't get me wrong, I like the MKII, and hunt with one myself, but that 6lb. Ruger trigger has to go.
 
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Holy Clay! Good thing the OP didn't mention a budget...:) Very nice though.

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mechanic1908,

I have developed a strong preference over the last few years for the Ruger M77 and the Winchester M70. Solid, accurate hunting rifles. Simple action and trigger design coupled with CRF, fixed ejectors, bolts that field strip very easily and floor plate magazines. Pretty much the only rifles on the LH market with those features. I guess the M70 isn't technically on the market anymore, you'd have to pick one up used.

The Remington M700 in CDL is a nice rifle as well. Just more parts than I like in a 'back-country rifle'. I do love mine in 223 though and might get one in 243 soon.
 
Without giving the bank acount cardiac arrest, I would look at either a Remington 700 or Winchester 70 Classic. The classic is a CRF and the 700 is a push-feed. Decide which system you like, both work.

The Remington and Winchester both come with aluminum trigger guards (yuck) which can be replaced. The Remington trigger is "better" in terms of adjustment and pull, while the Winchester trigger is more reliable if you need to use it in, say, very cold weather.

Sako's are nice, but too expensive for more hunters. The browning A-bolt is probably allright, but honestly, too much aluminum for my tastes. God perfected rifles in blued steel and walnut, not plastic, aluminum or stainless ;)

(ducking for cover...)
 
hi i just bought a Ruger M77 Hawkeye in 30-06 with a walnut stock with a leopold VX-1 3-9x40 and am shooting under 1 inch groups at 100 yards. the entire package was 1100w/GST but the rifle only cost me 720 at the red deer UFA and it comes with Ruger rings and bases so it was a pretty good deal :sniper:
 
I own a Rem .270 Model 700 I have shot every big game animal Ontario has to offer with it. I love it, it works well and is fairly balanced. The only drawback I find is the trigger(compared to the new adjustable triggers). I am fairly new to shooting for any purpose other then hunting, couple that with being left handed and right eye dominate, I find I cannot get my 3 shot groups smaller the 2.5 inches with factory ammo. Finally... Try as many as u can.. only u know whats best for u.
 
Finally a group of left hand shooters I think right hand shooters suck they have no idea of the expense and selection we have to deal with I own a remington LSS 300rum LH and i didnt buy it for the caliber it just shoots great and looks kool a TC prohunter 223 , 243 with left hand hamer if that counts for anthing a 700 LH in 260 made from a SPS youth and CZ LH american in 17HMR I am a remington guy but Savage has a great bang for the buck $$ and a good selection with a great deal of aftermaket add ons
 
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