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Old July 12, 2014, 07:27 PM   #1
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Working a Bolt Action Lefty Style

Hi Folks,

I was asked on another board about sling positions and how do I work the bolt action on a rifle, anyway, without dismounting from my shoulder? I took pics and figured I'd post them here as well in the hopes it might help someone.

Hasty Hasty sling:





Hasty sling:





I hope this was informative. A lefty bolt is nice, but not necessary, and the lefty need not suffer due to a bolt action on the wrong side!

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Josh
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Old July 13, 2014, 04:17 AM   #2
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yeah I got by for several years



even did my hunting qualifications with a rh rifle but a proper lh is sooo much nicer I would never go back.

guess those old time surplus rifles don't have the option thou

but for hunting I think it is a disadvantage and in this day and age with affordable even cheap options out there don't handicapp yourself.
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Old July 13, 2014, 04:34 AM   #3
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this might be an option for all the surplus rifles out there

the bolt handle is removable I gather? have one like this made

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Old July 13, 2014, 04:45 AM   #4
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Hello,

I've seen those pieces. They're neat, but I'm just not a fan.

When you operate a bolt action by lifting up, the rifle tilts slightly inboard. You control this with your chin if you're a lefty shooting a lefty rifle or a righty shooting a righty rifle.

When you're a lefty and you reach over, your left arm controls that tendency for the rifle to tilt.

For me at least, pulling a knob down to unlock the action keeps anything from blocking the tilt tendency and messes with shoulder/buttstock alignment.

Your mileage may vary, of course.

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Old July 13, 2014, 05:14 AM   #5
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I seem to recall a surplus rifle in a handmade stock that turned the rifle upside down so to fit a lefthanded shooter but I can't find it, looked horrible
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