PE90 - Suitable for Lefties?

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For anybody who has actually shot one of the non-restricted rifle versions of the PE90 left-handed, how suitable are they in terms of handling, access to controls and especially spent brass trajectory?

Snapshot
 
I was under the impression it was one of the truest fully-ambidextrous firearms in regards to the safety and brass going straight down?

Could all just be here-say though. :D
 
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Safety is ambidextrous. Cocking handle is on the right easily operated by a left hand shooter. Mag release is ambi. Bolt release is on the left but you can of course release the bolt with the cocking hande too. With mine, the brass goes forward and right at about 2:00 oclock. I would say its very suitable for a lefty
 
I am a lefty, and in all respects (IMHO) the rifle is better for me to shoot than an AR. The only exception to this is when trying to get it rigged up with a sling...:(

Brobee
 
I am a lefty. I've never had a PE-90, but I can say that the HK SL8 is perfect for lefties. It is all ambi - mag release, cocking handle, and safety.
 
Yes, as mentioned above - everything is left-handed compatible... except for the sling mounting points, which are on the left side of the rifle.

Mine ejects brass about 8-10m FORWARD and right of the rifle, usually in a nice neat little pile at about 45 degrees.

Oh - Good luck reloading.... Brass gets beaten to death!

Best rifle ever, IMHO.... Although a "real" calibre would be nice!

:)

Neal
 
Thanks for the replies - sounds like left-handed operation is OK except for the sling mounting. Maybe there is something suitable or adaptable from aftermarket suppliers?

From one comment it sounds like reloading is a challenge - what are people using for ammunition? I think the rifles are 1:10 twist.

Snapshot
 
They shoot Fed and Win 55gr and 62gr ammo well, also IVI 62gr. Hand loading with 69gr SMK is not bad but is the limit of what it will stablize. I rebarreled mine with a 1:7" barrel so that I could shoot 77gr SMK bullets.
 
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