Lefthand Mauser Action for 300 h&h build

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Hey everyone, as the title suggests, I'm trying to source a left hand mauser action for a 300 h&h project. Any ideas other than buying a new rifle just for the action? And please don't recommend a push feed action or a different caliber.
 
Does it have to be a Mauser of would a CRF M70 work for you? An M70 in 375 H&H would probably work and a standard length action would probably work as well with a few mods. The only concern with an action not made for the 300 would be the feed rails. They might be too "open" for reliable feeding. Someone like Guntech could speak to that. I should measure the width of the rails on my Classic and my Pre 64 to see the difference, if any. I'll try to remember after the kidlets go to bed.
 
If your going the Granite Mountain way, very nice, but you will have a year or so wait!
As I just in the process of bringing my 404 action in , nearer 2 years!
I would look for a Win lefty, nice and economical!
gMA action $3250 US!!!
 
I would also suggest the MRC. Smoothest control round that I have seen. You can get action, Barreled action or complete rifle. The problem with the M77 is your confined to 30-06 length rounds unless you want to spend a lot extra.
 






MRC LH action with a LA magnum mag box , 300 H&H
My other option was the 375 Zastava but then this other one popped up. I bought the complete used rifle and installed a new bbl.
I just brought it home last week. Need to mount a scope and she what she does.
 
Slight derail but could one build a 300 h&h on a RUM platform with reasonable ease? Seems to be a few lh 700's in RUMs that turn up from time to time.
 
bassman said:
Slight derail but could one build a 300 h&h on a RUM platform with reasonable ease? Seems to be a few lh 700's in RUMs that turn up from time to time.
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Except the feed rails of the mag would likely be out of kosher due to the parent case diameter versus the H&H's more slender profile. The rifle might be inclined to puke the rounds out the top of the action. Using a Model 70 makes life easier because even their standard length action (ie 30-06, 300 WM etc) is long enough to fit the full length cases. All you need is a new mag box and followed and a little judicious use of the file to modify the ejector and the rear of the feed rails.
 
BigUglyMan said:
Except the feed rails of the mag would likely be out of kosher due to the parent case diameter versus the H&H's more slender profile. The rifle might be inclined to puke the rounds out the top of the action. Using a Model 70 makes life easier because even their standard length action (ie 30-06, 300 WM etc) is long enough to fit the full length cases. All you need is a new mag box and followed and a little judicious use of the file to modify the ejector and the rear of the feed rails.
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While this is a largely popular opinion it's practice leaves a bunch to be desired. Without modification to the rear bridge many of these conversions create ejection issues. Some will cause a jam of epic proportions. That modification can be done as well but it gets a bit more expensive.
 
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