My son will turn 12 just in time to hunt big game this year. He shoots left handed, and I think I might want to locate a left hand model 70 classic in a standard-ish caliber that doesn't recoil terribly. A featherweight in 308 or 7-08 would be a first choice, but a 25-06, 270 or 06' would work. Mild handloads can be assembled if need be. I understand all left hand model 70's are rare, but I've got some time to look and I need to save for it anyway. I got him a lefty savage youth model 204 last year that I ordered from the custom shop. They only charge $150 more for non-catalogued chambering. It shoots bug holes, so if I can't find a lefty Winnie, I'll get him another lefty Savage or a Remington. There is no logical reason to get him a lh model 70 over the other two options at this point. I suppose I am just trying share my irrational affliction for classic style CRF's.

Try the left hand forum.

A rifle dont need crf to feed.

Apparently Left-Hand Winnies are on the expensive side and not too common.
See Gunbroker http://www.gunbroker.com/Aucti....aspx?Item=400248765
That is a 270 WSM that could be given reduced loads for the first year or so. However, the length-of-pull would probably be long.

For light and accurate, the Tikka in 7-08 would be great and available as a lefty. My wife has a Tikka 270 Win leftie and really likes it. But it is push-feed.

For a leftie CRF, I would go with Ruger's Hawkeye versions. Both a 7-08 and 270Win are available, not to mention 30-06. The Ruger comes in wood, too.
Prices can be reasonable:
http://www.gunbroker.com/Aucti....aspx?Item=401500859

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I suppose I am just trying share my irrational affliction for classic style CRF's.

I can understand this desire, too.

Years ago (many) I finally realized I'd never own a Remington Model 700 BDL L/H that I lusted for as a young Army LT it was out of financial reach at the time; so I settled on a L/H Savage 110 in .30/06 Sprg. The rifle has lasted a life-time and still shoots bug-hole groups, been around the world, too.

Today, like 416 suggests; I'd settle for sure on one the Hawkeye Ruger's and they offer a wide range of chamberings, too.

Good Luck.

Forgot out Rugers. I'll look into them.

Do not forget the savage lefties. I have a model 11 hunter in 260 that is very accurate, light and very light recoil. You can also get it in a youth model and when he gets older just replace the stock and keep trucking. You do not have to spend a 1000.00 plus to get a good accurate rifle.