I was just wondering what might be some of the best dgr's in left handed models. Thanks.

model 70

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Originally posted by jsl3170:
model 70

Do / did they make the left handed M70 in 375 H&H in stainless/synthetic? I promised to buy a left handed 375 H&H for my older son when gets out of the Rangers in 18 months. I'd like to get him stainless / synthetic because I know he wants to hunt Alaska.

They use to I remember the model 70 safari custom shop was sold in blue and stainless for around 3100 when they did maybe gun broker has one..

At this time Winchester does not make a left handed Mod. 70.
They can be found in the second hand markets.
Maybe you can find one of the hundred Ruger Left Handed stainless steel in 375 Ruger Caliber.
Sincerely,

I believe that American Hunting Rifles (AHR) makes them:
AHR DG Rifles

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I promised to buy a left handed 375 H&H for my older son when gets out of the Rangers in 18 months

I dont see where 375 ruger comes into that?? But theres always the browning A-bolt

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Originally posted by Virginia Creeper:
At this time Winchester does not make a left handed Mod. 70.
They can be found in the second hand markets.
Maybe you can find one of the hundred Ruger Left Handed stainless steel in 375 Ruger Caliber.
Sincerely,

Sorry he's dead set on a 375 H&H and I agree with him

I was only suggesting the option of the Stainless Steel action in left handed form and in aa 375 caliber.
I was not trying to start a H&H vs. Ruger discussion.
The H&H is great but hard to find in LH and stainless.
Sincerely,

Me either, thanks.

R93 is made in lh .375hh.

I was at the range on Friday shooting my CZ 9.3X62 and you know what? It seemed heavy to me. I really, really hate to say this but Jeff and Michael have "seduced" me into rethinking my rifle selection with all this light and handy talk. If I was going to buy a .375 today, it would probably be the .375 Ruger (OMG, I am going to hell now) and they make it in a left hand wood stock gun. I am also looking real hard at trading off my .35 Whelen on a .338 Ruger Compact Magnum!

Another choice would be an Blaser R93 with a professional stock. Comes in both right and left hand but it would be considerably more expensive than the Ruger.

Here's a left-handed Dakota 76 action, Lilja barrel and custom wood in .375 H&H. Submitted it to the London Proof House to add some cachet to this classic British caliber.

Regards

tim,

where did you find that pattern?

jsl,

My South African stock maker copied an old .350 Rigby magnum. Lengh is 14-1/4". Note only one recoil lug. At some point stock began to split just behind trigger guard so I took it for a brilliant repair (see photo) that included glass to support the area in contact with the recoil lug.

Regards, Tim

STUNNING!!

tim,

where to find that pattern? was it concluded the stock split since no initial bedding?

jeff

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Originally posted by Dave Bush:
I was at the range on Friday shooting my CZ 9.3X62 and you know what? It seemed heavy to me. I really, really hate to say this but Jeff and Michael have "seduced" me into rethinking my rifle selection with all this light and handy talk. If I was going to buy a .375 today, it would probably be the .375 Ruger (OMG, I am going to hell now) and they make it in a left hand wood stock gun. I am also looking real hard at trading off my .35 Whelen on a .338 Ruger Compact Magnum!

Another choice would be an Blaser R93 with a professional stock. Comes in both right and left hand but it would be considerably more expensive than the Ruger.

Dave

We kinda grow on ya after a while eh? HEH HEH HEH......... Hmmmm, 9.3 B&M, 7 lb Winchester M70 short action, 20 inch barrel, 250s at 2700 if you want, 286s at 2550 if you want, easy carry, handles great, carry all day easy, lot's of left handed WSMs out there to work with, oh, and it comes in a 375 B&M as well. If you get the Ultimate stock (I have several--CDNN has bunches) then your rifle only weighs in at 6.25 lbs, nice carry in the mountains for elk and things like that I suppose! Great medium calibers, also match up nice with a 458 B&M and it's shorter 18 inch barrel as well--equal to 458 Winchester, just shorter, lighter, handier, faster on target, and carry all day long without issue. Hmmmm..... Older I get, less I want to carry! LOL LOL--yes between Jeffe and I we are going to spoil you too!



Michael

I like my 375 H&H Blaser R93 LH B/A.
My other rifle is a 700LH Remington 35 Whelen.

I bought a M70 375 LH (G2788XX) in 2000. The floor plate is labeled "Super Express". I've had the following problems with it:

-4-5" groups due to excess leade. My gunsmith set the barrel back and rechambered it. It is now moa or better.
-The second gas block on the bolt broke off. This feature was added by Winchester for some unknown reason. It was not part of the Mauser design. My gunsmith replaced the clip, spring and #1 gas block with aftermarket, improved parts that omitted the second block.
-After about 500 rounds the safety wore to the pount that it couldn't be relased. Gunsmith reported that it was due to sloppy tolerances from the old Winchester machine tolls. He rebuilt it.

All that said, it is a great rifle. I mention these things in case you are contemplating a used M70. The total repair costs were over $1000.

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Originally posted by jsl3170:
tim,

where to find that pattern? was it concluded the stock split since no initial bedding?

jeff

Jeff,

Believe it began to split because I was so ignorant of bolt guns (being a double gun man since I began hunting) that I did not keep the screws tight enough.

Regards, Tim

Does Montana Rifle Co. make stainless left handed long actions? You could go up to a Lott. It might take a while to get a complete rifle together but its worth a look.

do you know where one could find that pattern, Tim?

I have a left handed 2 bore, 4 bore, 700 nitro and 700 AHR. I got tired of shooting only right handed guns so I had them made southpaw for me.

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Originally posted by dean119:
Does Montana Rifle Co. make stainless left handed long actions? You could go up to a Lott. It might take a while to get a complete rifle together but its worth a look.

Yes they do. And McMillan makes a stock for them as well. Bascially a drop in fit although bedding it will help.
If you do the bedding yourself you can buy the stainless barreled action, order the stock and have a rifle for about $1,600. I did this twice when I wanted a stainless bolt action left handed 458 Lott. Ordering the stock would most likely take longer than ordering the barreled action.
If stainless is not that important just find a lefty CZ 550 Safari Magnumin 375 H&H. I was very lucky and found one for $999 but mostly they sell for about $1,800. Three leaf rear sights, set trigger, holds five down, dual cross bolts, two recoil lugs and the receiver is machined to hold scope rings so no bases are needed. Nice rifle, feeds slick as snot but do not like the longish barrel. Might have it cut to 22 inches one of these days.

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Originally posted by jsl3170:
do you know where one could find that pattern, Tim?

Could query the stockmaker in Paarl, South Africa. But, you might just google Paul Roberts gunsmith in London who used to have the Rigby name and ask him about actual patterns.

Regards

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Originally posted by Tim Carney:
jsl,

My South African stock maker copied an old .350 Rigby magnum. Lengh is 14-1/4". Note only one recoil lug. At some point stock began to split just behind trigger guard so I took it for a brilliant repair (see photo) that included glass to support the area in contact with the recoil lug.

Regards, Tim

That'll work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nice looking for sure