Lefty Bolt Action

[rareair]

If you're in the San Diego area, I'm contemplating selling my Left-handed Remington 700SPS. Less than 40 rounds through her.

[Switchbarrel]

I'm left handed and started off shooting right handed bolt rifles as well. Never felt really comfortable with them. Sold them all off and went to LB/LP and LB/RP actions, wouldn't go back to a right bolt rifle. I never feel comfortable cycling the action without moving my face out of the way somewhat so maintaining cheek weld is a non-issue for me.

Funny thing is, people are always trying to sell us lefties on the benefits of shooting a right handed rifle. With so many more shooters being right handed, why aren't they all shooting left handed rifles? It would make for a much nicer selection for us if more left handed rifles were being produced...

Just food for thought.

-Rick

Oh yeah, lots of aftermarket bottom metal with detach. mags. The rifle doesn't necessarily have to come with it from the factory.

[Chameleon Loco]

I have looked any many

The tikka rifles caught my eye but they are expensive and I dont know if I want to spend that much cash on my first bolt action. I also went to turners on the weekend and looked at many bolt actions. I liked the r700 in .338 lapua but was not able to look at a .308 model with a detachable magazine. Finally I took a look at the mossberg mvp and the salesman said it was possible to order a lh model.

[me109g4]

Does Kimber still make a left handed action? I have one in 223 but was bought many yrs. ago.

[Renaissance Redneck]

What caliber are you looking for? Did I miss that?

There are kits that convert R700's from fixed magazine to detachable mag. I have R700 BDL left hand, .270 Win, bought new by me in the 70's; fewer than 100 rounds through it. I'm thinking of selling it.

[cjlane]

I am selling my Remington 700 XCR in 7mm rem mag that is left handed! Would meet you anywhere in norcal. New gun only shot one time.

[deckhandmike]

One thing to consider is the larger caliber, heavy recoil guns are much more comfortable to shoot with the proper handed stock. I'm a lefty and when I shoot my buddies .300 win mag it is much more painful than mine since the stock does not fit me correct. I got a rem 700 and it's been great right out of the box but does not feature a box magazine.