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Called around - Looks like:
1. Discount and turners show them in-stock from distributors.
2. Street price looks to be about $499.00 for the .308, specifically. Not bad at all, IMO.
3. Models available look to use Ruger rotary mags. They didn't show an AICS/Pmag model, currently. -
Tikka lefty options
Filter for left handed, if it resets:
Most seem to be in the $800 range locallyLast edited by MissiontoMars; 04-15-2019, 8:49 PM.Comment
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Savage
15 or so options - pretty legit.Comment
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As a lefty, it only matters for dangerous game rifles. Anytime you are shooting supported (blind,bench,sticks,tree stand) it makes little to no difference.Shooting with a sling does suck, I'll admit. If I was on rich and on safari shooting dangerous game I might make my whole battery left handed out of an abundance of caution, but otherwise you're better off living in the RH world.Comment
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If you're a lefty, shoot left handed rifles. Besides the ability to work the bolt without lifting your head from the stock. They are also safer if you have a case failure since they are designed to vent the gases away from your face. The right handed guns will let the hot gases run down right side of the bolt and vent directly in front of your face.
Here are some Winchester, Remington, Savage, Ruger, CZ, Montana Rifle Co., etc. I have others but this gives you an idea of what's available :
Frank
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I struggled with the decision between the limited options and ended up getting the Tikka Tac A1 in 6.5. I didn't have a frame of reference to know what I would want in a custom rifle and I was turned off by all the long lead times. I also didn't want to buy an R700 that would just end up needing a lot of work.
The lefty HMR's were announced at Shot but don't appear to be shipping yet.
Shooting 1000y a few weekends ago.
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Thanks for the post, those 2 reasons are my main 2 drivers.If you're a lefty, shoot left handed rifles. Besides the ability to work the bolt without lifting your head from the stock. They are also safer if you have a case failure since they are designed to vent the gases away from your face. The right handed guns will let the hot gases run down right side of the bolt and vent directly in front of your face.
Here are some Winchester, Remington, Savage, Ruger, CZ, Montana Rifle Co., etc. I have others but this gives you an idea of what's available :
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That might be my next rifle, so jelly.I struggled with the decision between the limited options and ended up getting the Tikka Tac A1 in 6.5. I didn't have a frame of reference to know what I would want in a custom rifle and I was turned off by all the long lead times. I also didn't want to buy an R700 that would just end up needing a lot of work.
The lefty HMR's were announced at Shot but don't appear to be shipping yet.
Shooting 1000y a few weekends ago.
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Sometimes the rifle you have is the one you shoot: like the Israeli Mauser I was working at Davis Street yesterday. I've been a left handed shooter (thanks to my eyes) all my life and can cycle the bolt on this and my other Mausers with no problem. Sure, I have to lift my head from the stock but that's only for about a second or so.
But over-all you're right. I've had a Remington 700 LH for more than 40 years; I just wish someone made a left-handed Mauser. I also want a unicorn and saddle.Freedom is the dream you dream while putting thought in chains.
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