Lefty chassis rifles?

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I'm thinking about spending my tax return on a chassis rifle, however I'm also in the process of switching all my rifles to left handed models (Im right handed, but my eye dominance made me switch to shooting shotguns lefty already and now I'm making the transition with rifles too).

With that in mind, does anyone make a left hand chassis rifle? Alternatively if nobody is making a complete chassis rifle in lefty, what are the options for lefty chassis's that I could drop an action into? I'm interested in knowing all my available options, but I am particularly interested in the more budget-friendly options.

Thanks!
 
MDT has at least 2 options. MasterPiece Arms, MPA,(Go Big Tactical) has two chassis that has quite a few colour options.
Both are similar in price when everything is added in for the MDT.
Tikka T3X tac A1 is another option.
 
douginont said:
MDT has at least 2 options. MasterPiece Arms, MPA,(Go Big Tactical) has two chassis that has quite a few colour options.
Both are similar in price when everything is added in for the MDT.
Tikka T3X tac A1 is another option.
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Thanks that gives me somewhere to start!
 
Suther said:
What actions were you using on these? I didn't see a lefty lss when I was looking earlier.
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All M700. It was the only LH action supported at the time. Now they offer M700, Tikka or Ruger American in some chassis.

Yeah, I had the LSS Gen1. The LSS XL Gen2 is offered in several LH options though. The XL wasn't available back when I purchased my first chassis. If looking for a general purpose, sorta lightweight chassis setup, I'd go that route over the plain LSS nowadays anyways.
 
MDT offers the LSS-XL Gen2 (in some inlets/configurations), ESS and ACC (in R700 SA), but they also have the new line of "Elite precision" and "Precision" that are an OEM partnership with Savage this year. Additionally, the "BadRock" rifles from Defiance Machine in Montana, feature the LSS-XL Gen2 as their chassis system and are an excellent choice.

Other chassis manufacturers support LH shooters to an extent (MPA or XLR) and stock manufacturers can inlet their offerings too if need be. For off the shelf though, you're limited to Savage, Tikka, Remington (PCR(?) not sure of they come in LH) and that's about it :(

Good luck and I'd advise to build your own :D
 
I run Tikkas lefty and MDT sort of supports them in some cases. They say that more are coming, but this far the options are limited. If you are starting from scratch, I would strongly suggest you consider sticking to a Rem 700 footprint action to save you some effort if you decide to upgrade down the road. If you aren't in a huge hurry, grab a lefty 700 new or off the EE and get it rebarreled to a premium barrel and you will have a great base to drop into a chassis.
 
Savage 10 BA Stealth is available in Left hand version. Comes with the Accu-Trigger, which is a nice perk. Cabela's Edmonton has it in stock now.
 
Tika now offer the Tac A1 in FDE :dancingbanana: My rifle was shooting 1/2 MOA after about 20rds of "break in" and with the Sterk up grades (bolt handle & shroud) it's a great rifle.
 
The older Savage Stealths work well for the money, but have a few drawbacks (depending on it's intended use):

1.) They are light (again, depending on your frame of reference) and will probably end up weighing 12-15 lbs, when you add a bipod, scope, rings, etc.
2.) The buttstock is pretty horrendous and will most likely need to be replaced
3.) Most Savages will need to be fully stripped and reassembled with the correct torque specs and loctite to ensure that nothing rattles loose
4.) At the end of the day, it's a Savage and you will most likely end up replacing most of it or upgrading over time

Other than that, they shoot pretty well and give you a good place to upgrade from! If you have specific questions, I know these guns fairly well so feel free to ask.

Kudu
 
Kudu said:
The older Savage Stealths work well for the money, but have a few drawbacks (depending on it's intended use):

1.) They are light (again, depending on your frame of reference) and will probably end up weighing 12-15 lbs, when you add a bipod, scope, rings, etc.
2.) The buttstock is pretty horrendous and will most likely need to be replaced
3.) Most Savages will need to be fully stripped and reassembled with the correct torque specs and loctite to ensure that nothing rattles loose
4.) At the end of the day, it's a Savage and you will most likely end up replacing most of it or upgrading over time

Other than that, they shoot pretty well and give you a good place to upgrade from! If you have specific questions, I know these guns fairly well so feel free to ask.

Kudu
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Thanks! I have no issues with savage, I'm too poor to be a gun snob lol. All I care is that it shoots good - my go to hunting rifle is currently a Savage Axis although I'm looking to replace that with a Tikka as I work to switch all my stuff over to left handed.

I don't want to spend money on the Savage if there is some glaring deficiency with them, but it seems like the cheapest option to get started in the chassis rifle world, especially because the howa and remington don't seem to come in lefty configuration.
 
As a lefty, i actually prefer shooting a right handed MDT chassis. i dont have to take my hand off the trigger aka, the target and can use my right hand to work the bolt.
 
masterduckmaster said:
As a lefty, i actually prefer shooting a right handed MDT chassis. i dont have to take my hand off the trigger aka, the target and can use my right hand to work the bolt.
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I have been told that it is becoming more common to see Fclass shooters showing up on the line shooting opposite bolt guns, Southpaws shooting right handed bolts, right handers shooting left hand bolts. makes lots of sense when you think about it when shooting of a bipod or front rest and rear bag.:cool:
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Suther buddy, I've got a Savage Axis .223 right hand in the factory plastic stock and I also have a Savage Axis .308 left hand in a MDT Chassis.

I'll get some pictures put together for ya after work.
 
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