Limited Options for Lefty

nickybh · January 19, 2012, 03:20 PM

Hello,

I am in the market to buy a hunting rifle and have a few options but know little about the sport or the variety of firearms available to me.

Here is what I do know...

I want a left-handed bolt action rifle in 30-06

Here are my options...

Savage 116 with AccuStock and AccuTrigger for around $650.

Remington 700 CDL

Remington 700 SPS

Ruger M77 Hawkeye

Are there others I should consider?

What are your takes on these guns?

Your opinions, experience, knowledge is much appreciated.

Thanks.

Blackops_2 · January 19, 2012, 09:25 PM

You'd get more feedback if it's in "the art of the rifle" section

Kreyzhorse · January 19, 2012, 09:34 PM

I own a lefty 110 Savage 7mm Rem Mag. Great gun, very, very accurate and reliable. I've been very happy with it and would buy another Savage without question.

big al hunter · January 22, 2012, 03:03 PM

You should be able to find lefty versions of most major brands. But look into weatherby, howa, cz, winchester, and Thompson center. All have bolt guns and I believe they all have left hand options. I know you want a bolt action but a good option for other lefty fellows I know is the Thompson center encore pro hunter. It is a break action single shot designed to be ambidextrous. I love mine. Also gives you options for different barrels and cartridges for the same action.

Major Dave (retired) · January 27, 2012, 02:12 PM

makes the Gunsite Scout in LH.

Also, try Sako, Browning, Savage, Winchester, Weatherby (including the Vanguard series) Remington, and Tika.

I am a leftie, so I feel your pain.

January 19, 2012, 03:20 PM	#1
nickybh Junior Member Join Date: January 31, 2010 Posts: 10	Limited Options for Lefty Hello, I am in the market to buy a hunting rifle and have a few options but know little about the sport or the variety of firearms available to me. Here is what I do know... I want a left-handed bolt action rifle in 30-06 Here are my options... Savage 116 with AccuStock and AccuTrigger for around $650. Remington 700 CDL Remington 700 SPS Ruger M77 Hawkeye Are there others I should consider? What are your takes on these guns? Your opinions, experience, knowledge is much appreciated. Thanks.

January 19, 2012, 09:25 PM	#2
Blackops_2 Senior Member Join Date: July 20, 2008 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,465	You'd get more feedback if it's in "the art of the rifle" section __________________ "Combined synergy of a man and rifle is matchless, the steadiness of hand and acuity of vision, and finally the art of knowing how to make the rifle an extension of the body, all equate to the ultimate synthesis of man and machine." "Death smiles at us all, all a man can do is smile back."

January 19, 2012, 09:34 PM	#3
Kreyzhorse Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2006 Location: NKY Posts: 10,818	I own a lefty 110 Savage 7mm Rem Mag. Great gun, very, very accurate and reliable. I've been very happy with it and would buy another Savage without question. __________________ "He who laughs last, laughs dead." Homer Simpson

January 22, 2012, 03:03 PM	#4
big al hunter Senior Member Join Date: March 12, 2011 Location: Washington state Posts: 618	You should be able to find lefty versions of most major brands. But look into weatherby, howa, cz, winchester, and Thompson center. All have bolt guns and I believe they all have left hand options. I know you want a bolt action but a good option for other lefty fellows I know is the Thompson center encore pro hunter. It is a break action single shot designed to be ambidextrous. I love mine. Also gives you options for different barrels and cartridges for the same action. __________________ You can't fix stupid....however ignorance can be cured through education!

January 27, 2012, 02:12 PM	#5
Major Dave (retired) Senior Member Join Date: March 12, 2008 Location: Between Dallas and Shreveport, LA Posts: 516	Ruger makes the Gunsite Scout in LH. Also, try Sako, Browning, Savage, Winchester, Weatherby (including the Vanguard series) Remington, and Tika. I am a leftie, so I feel your pain. __________________ Artillery lends dignity to what would otherwise be but a vulgar brawl.