Left-Handed Guns

[Dallas Hicks]

I am left-handed and would like to get a left handed bolt action or lever action rifle. Mainly to be used for hunting/sport.

What do you guys recommend for a good left-handed rifle that won't break the bank? I would be willing to spend up to $600-700 for one.

 

[Dallas Hicks]

If there is one cheaper and still good, obviously I'm interested in that too

 

[Mikewood]

You pretty much have your run of the lot. Everyone makes a left handed these days though you may have to order it. Let us know what you select and how it works.
Remington 700
Ruger American
savage axis
Weatherby vanguard.
Did I miss any?




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[Dawico]

Savage every time. Pick your features but most of them fit your budget.

Axis on the low end, model 10/ 11/ 12 etc. on the high end.

They will all shoot well.

 

[BRD@66]

Are you pretty new to shooting or have you been at it awhile? If your an old hand, try someone else's LH before you buy. As a LH myself, after shooting RH weapons all my life, it felt...awkward when I finally got to try a LH rifle.

 

[Dallas Hicks]

Are you pretty new to shooting or have you been at it awhile? If your an old hand, try someone else's LH before you buy. As a LH myself, after shooting RH weapons all my life, it felt...awkward when I finally got to try a LH rifle.

I learned to shoot when I was young but I haven't been active shooter or an old hand as you put it.


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[Dawico]

Are you pretty new to shooting or have you been at it awhile? If your an old hand, try someone else's LH before you buy. As a LH myself, after shooting RH weapons all my life, it felt...awkward when I finally got to try a LH rifle.

Right handed but left eye dominant so I shoot long guns left handed.

I bought a left handed rifle and hated it. But I have always shot right handed rifles and always will.

 

[majormadmax]

See Dugan Ashley's operator tip at the 2:56 mark...

 

[seacam]

My brother is a lefty and he shoots right handed rifles for the most part. However he did buy a left handed shotgun that he shoots really well. We both also shoot Encores. I shoot right handed and he shoots left handed. We both have several barrels we can switch out too depending on what we're doing.

 

[TexasBrandon]

I've always fired right handed weapons with my left and had no issues. I guess if you are first starting out after awhile, it might make sense to get a left handed rifle but after shooting right handed weapons for so long, I have no desire to change anything. The only thing I look for if they have them, are ambidextrous safety options on handguns. If not no big deal. I would definitely try both first and see which one feels more natural to you. I'm the type of person that would play a guitar upside down though.

 

[satx78247]

Dallas Hicks,

IF you would take my advice, your first LH rifle (and suitable for a variety of purposes) would be a good/used REMINGTON Model 700BDL LH in .30-06.
Then fit it with a 2.5-4X quality scope/mount/rings.
(I've seen at least one 700BDL LH at nearly every recent gun-show & most were in your price range.)

Personally, I prefer a fixed-power scope by Redfield or Leopold for a "general purpose" high-power rifle.

just my OPINION, satx

 

[mrwiggins]

any particular caliber? any brand? I'm a lefty too and I know the struggle.

 

[TreyG-20]

I've always fired right handed weapons with my left and had no issues. I guess if you are first starting out after awhile, it might make sense to get a left handed rifle but after shooting right handed weapons for so long, I have no desire to change anything. The only thing I look for if they have them, are ambidextrous safety options on handguns. If not no big deal. I would definitely try both first and see which one feels more natural to you. I'm the type of person that would play a guitar upside down though.

Same for me. I have shot right handed guns all my life left handed. I would like to ad to the OP that if you end up buying a left handed rifle and if for whatever reason decide to sell it your market will be very limited. I had a left handed Savage and decide to part ways with it. It took over 2 months and I had it priced much lower than the equivalent right handed rifles that were selling.

 

[Dallas Hicks]

Same for me. I have shot right handed guns all my life left handed. I would like to ad to the OP that if you end up buying a left handed rifle and if for whatever reason decide to sell it your market will be very limited. I had a left handed Savage and decide to part ways with it. It took over 2 months and I had it priced much lower than the equivalent right handed rifles that were selling.

So you're saying if I find a used one, I should be able to buy under marker? Lol


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[satx78247]

Dallas Hicks,

Fwiw, I paid 400.oo OTD for my 700BDL (in great shape), with a 2.75X Redfield, 2 boxes of shells & a hard-case, so I'd guess that's well within your price range.

yours, satx

 

[Dallas Hicks]

That's for the info


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[satx78247]

Dallas Hicks,

IF my nephew didn't want it so badly (and he's getting it for his BD in November), I'd sell you the BDL for what I paid for it.
(I'm transitioning to ONLY Model 760 pump-rifles & I need another .06 like I need cancer. = I currently have THREE 760 rifles in .30-06, out of the 8 that I currently own. - One of the 3 will soon be converted to a .400 Brown-Whelen Improved by JES.)

yours, satx

 

[TreyG-20]

So you're saying if I find a used one, I should be able to buy under marker? Lol


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If you find a motivated seller then possibly.

 

[satx78247]

That's for the info


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Dallas Hicks,

Fwiw, I've had EXCELLENT LUCK with posting WTB ads on this forum & have found any number of "hard to find items" at a good price from our own members.

yours, satx

 

[satx78247]

Dallas Hicks; All,

Fwiw, I've spent so much time with pump shotguns & rifles that I automatically try to "pump" every long-gun.
(Afflicted with "muscle memory", I would guess.)

yours, satx