Suggestions for left handed rifle?

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Hey doods, just wondering if you guys have any suggestion for a mean gun that is available in left hand. Want to spend around 2000 max for the gun. Something tactical perhaps but also functional as a hunting rifle.

Timber
 
Seconded - Also being a leftie I want to get, buy or build a left hand bolt, heavier in caliber, something that will be both hunting and potentially competition.
 
there are a few left handed guns on the forum that might fit your bill. Other option is to find something in a Remington, Savage or Tikka T3 in a left bolt sporter config, rebarrel and restock to get the gun you actually want. Just make sure you get the correct action for the caliber you want to end up with.
 
NorthernMopar said:
Seconded - Also being a leftie I want to get, buy or build a left hand bolt, heavier in caliber, something that will be both hunting and potentially competition.
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You're likely never going to get both. Two totally different objectives, essentially.

Love my Savage 10FL, with the McM A-5... But it weighs 16lbs with the bipod attached. Yeah, you're not lugging that around for hours on end.

That's what my Savage 111FL is for, tupperware factory, and pencil-thin barrel... ;)
 
Remington, Savage, and Tikka all make left hand Varmint or Law Enforcement models (M700 Varmint, 10 FLCP-K, and T3 Varmint respectively) in left hand. Remington and Savage will be limited to .308 Win. Tikka can be had in 300 WM or 338 WM plus others, but I imagine they would be very hard to find. All models run around 8-9 lbs without scope, should be reasonably accurate for entry level competition and have heavy enough barrels to handle a relays worth of rounds without getting smoking hot. Not ideal for either purpose, but it would be a start.
 
Just saw today that the LH Tikka T3 Varmint HB with heavy stainless barrel in 308 is now available (allegedly) through LeBaron; might be a good place to start.

Personally I started with a LH Rem 700 SPS-V, and two years later there isn't a single part of that rifle that hasn't been changed/touched with the exception of the bottom metal.

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FTRRookie - when you say that you've changed virtually every part; is that owing to customization or to faulty parts/design?
 
shoot right...


seriously. I'm left handed, but when learning to shoot, I started looking at my options for left handed guns, and realized that I'd be stuck to handful (comparatively) of choices. So I learned to shoot right. Awkward when starting yes, but it got easier and now I can't shoulder a long gun on the left side, it feels weird.
 
I didnt do that for school, work, or anything else. Im not going to for shooting, especially not how natural it is for me. Besides, without demand the supply wont happen.

I keep thinking of it, and Im wondering how hard itd be to go into gunsmithing, and specialize in lefties...
 
I didn't have to buy a special pencil or computer to go to school with because I'm left handed...

With a population base of only 1 in 7 or so, factor in the percentage that shoot, the number of left handed shooters is pretty small. Specializing in something like that would make for some expensive rifles. Not saying that's a bad thing.
 
ALLS London said:
shoot right...
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If the equipment is available to do what is comfortable naturally why not do it, whether it's due to eye dominance or handedness?

A lot of companies are starting do more to address the want/need for left handed actions or full rifles and I think it's only going get easier to find something that fits. Having the ability to shoot either way is pretty handy though!
 
NorthernMopar said:
Somewhat off topic -- F Class?
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Target shooting from a prone position at distances from 300 to 1000 yards. There are a couple of different classes with slightly different rules on equipment, but either way it's typically a VERY precise rifle with a scope and some kind of front rest (bipod or other). Lots of fun! Check out the DCRA website or easternfclass.ca for more info.
 
FTRRookie said:
If the equipment is available to do what is comfortable naturally why not do it, whether it's due to eye dominance or handedness?

A lot of companies are starting do more to address the want/need for left handed actions or full rifles and I think it's only going get easier to find something that fits. Having the ability to shoot either way is pretty handy though!
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I also happen to be right eye dominant, so it works better for me.

Shooting both ways would be the ideal, just like most things- the more comfortable you are with your 'off' hand the better off you are.
 
FTRRookie said:
Target shooting from a prone position at distances from 300 to 1000 yards. There are a couple of different classes with slightly different rules on equipment, but either way it's typically a VERY precise rifle with a scope and some kind of front rest (bipod or other). Lots of fun! Check out the DCRA website or easternfclass.ca for more info.
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Oooo, now THAT I would like to get into. Have to see if theres anything up here for that...
 
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