Best left handed bolt action centerfire?

[chuck nelson]

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...)

If you go with a Model 70 Classic you'll have to look used and of the several I've owned not all came equipped with aluminum bottom metal. My Winchester trigger is also better than ANY 700 trigger (stock or aftermarket) that I've owned.

 

[SakoAlberta]

Holy Clay! Good thing the OP didn't mention a budget... Very nice though.

Yes, its very nice. Of course, the 9140 is an inventory, not a price.

 

[LittleBoyLefty]

Yes, its very nice. Of course, the 9140 is an inventory, not a price.

Haha! Of course.

I saw the LH rifles thread in Dealers Listings... So far I'm resisting rather well and will continue to endeavor to only make small talk with you.

Can't talk to Clay. Can't talk to Clay. Can't talk to Clay. Can't talk to Clay. Can't talk to Clay. Can't talk to Clay. Can't talk to Clay. Can't talk to Clay.....

 

[firemachine69]

Yes, its very nice. Of course, the 9140 is an inventory, not a price.

The original comment is still valid for us Savage-buying peons.

 

[Lefty Dick]

I curently own:

Rem 700 Varmint in 22-250
Sako AV in 25'06
Tikka T3 in 7mm-08
Rem 788 in 284Win
Win 70 Calssic Sporter II in 270WSM
Savage 11 in 300WSM(pre accutrigger)
Remington 700CDL in 280AI(on it's way)
Winchester 70 Calssic sporter I in 338 Win Mag.
All left hand

Had owned at one time;
Savage 11FL(pre accutrigger) 223 Rem.
Remington 700 BDL in 243Win
Remington BDL in 30'06
Ruger 77 MkII in 300 Win Mag
Sako AV Deluxe in 338Win Mag

Also in left hand

To say one is any better than the other, is'nt going to happen.

Each rifle in it's own way has something I tend to like.
All were or are more than adequate as far as accuracy goes.


good luck

 

[Fassteel]

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

m 1908

Just checked the P&D web site and they 5 lefty rifle with wood stocks, Rem CDL in 270 and 30-06, and 3 rugers Hawkeys in 300,30-06, and 7 mag. FS

 

[sunray]

There is no 'best' anything. Pick the rifle you like and buy based on price.

 

[mxz_11]

Just bought a left handed Tikka T3 in 30-06 this year and love it. Can't go wrong with a Tikka.