M1a and Left Hand operation- Is it safe?

[GunNewb]

I was once a proud owner of an M1a and sold it(silly me). Now, the appearance of the socom and short barreled Canadian versions has again piqued my interest.

I want one!

Heres the thing though- I will be reloading for the platform, I will be investing in a case gage. But I am a bit worried about the effects that I might face from a case catastrophe or slam fire. Im staring that op rod right in the eye- after all.

What do yall think- If I do get it would it be worth to shoot right handed- or no point?

 

[Melnibonean]

I shoot my shorty left and fire only reloads in mine. It's all good. Use CCI primers (they have a harder cup than the rest) if you're concerned about slam fires.

 

[Bakersfield7.62]

There is a siseing die called small base wich makes sure the cartreges don't get stuck half way into battery im not sure if it is required but recommended there is a good bit on the m14.ca web site about reloading for an m14

 

[watermine]

Hi,
I fire reloads in a M305 left handed and never had any problems. I reload with CCI primers as well.

 

[308TRshooter]

I'm left handed as well. I`ve been using Winchester primers in my reloads and haven`t had any problems.

 

[Chuckbuster]

I'm also one of the few that God graced. I shoot reloads out of my Nork and my Garand all of the time, and I use Winchester primers. Never had any issues at all.

 

[GunNewb]

good nuff for me