What kind of big bore rifle would youall recommend to a left-handed shooter? I can operate a right handed bolt gun, but that is not my favorite option.

I also don't have the walnut gene, so I'm willing to go synthetic to save a few bucks.

Thanks for the info,

H. C.

I don't know all the options out there though I will be folowing this topic as I shoot left-handed. But I do know that Winchester makes a left-handed .375 H&H. Could be the basis for a custom gun also. Sean

I have done some digging. A custom rifle smith can build a .375 on a left-handed .375 length Dakota action. Larger calibers are also an option with the appropriate Dakota receiver. Alternatively, a left-handed rifle, at least in .375 H&H can be built from an existing .300 WM rifle or receiver with a little work.

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I have a 416 Taylor(458 win mag necked down to 416)built on a Remington 700 LH action. This is a very capable gun and it will not break the bank.I had a 7mm rem mag and I rebarreled it with a Pac Nor 416 Barrel.The ballistics are almost as good as 416 Remington with less recoil.
Sambubba

Seems like the Winchester Custom Shop has some nice left-handed rifles listed. But I'm not sure about the actual availability when it's comes time to order.

SamBubba,

Here's a picture of my "lefty" 416 Taylor, built on a 300Win Mag M70 Classic action...

If ya haven't checked out my website, please do! I'd love to include any load data you may like to share!

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The 416 Taylor WebPage!

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Brian,that is one nice looking rifle! I have just received my 416 and my first loads for it came from your web page. When I get more loads developed for it I will let you know.I really enjoy your website.
Sambubba

Well, I made up my mind and ordered a left-haned Classic Safari Express Model 70 from Winchester in 375 H&H caliber back in November. Winchester said they'd be making them in December. Then January. Then February. Last time I called, the production run is finished. They've made enough rifles to fill all distributor back orders and still have some rifles in stock. A shipment went out last week, and another shipment is supposed to go out in six weeks. Why not fill all the back orders at once? My dealer says the gun business is like the rest of the economy. Right now, cash is tight, and goods move more slowly when the dealers and distributors have too much inventory and too little cash. I've been told to expect my rifle some time in August, and I believe I'll scale back my calls to Winchester's number, (801) 876-3440 or (800) 333-3288, to maybe twice a week.

The action is the hard part, Henry, but once you've got it in hand you can either leave it in the Queen of Calibers or do a simple rebarrel job to . . . well, the .416 Rem is the most practical choice unless you just HAVE to have a Lott. Good hunting!

Sarge

Holland's .375: One Planet, One Rifle!

I'm left handed and tired of being left out in the cold by gun manufactures!!!!! Why should we have to go to the custom shop, or custom gunsmiths to get what we want. Take Remington for example, thay make rifles for left handed shooters, but not anywhere neer the models or calaber choice because they are afraid they will loose $25,$50,or whatever per rifle. But they will spend 2 million sponcering a NASCAR. Who cares. They are a gun manufacture, TAKE CARE OF YOUF COSTOMERS FIRST!!!!!!!!!!!!

LEFTIES HAVE HAD ENOUGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

like it or not....Savage seems to be the only gunmaker that makes a left handed line. the popular complaint is the wood is not beautiful. from what i have seen of their synthetic stocked rifles, there is nothing to complain about. the big advantage is that the are available. i finally got a LH Model 70 that i had ordered over a year ago. if i was in any hurry at all, i would have gone with the Savage. the safari grade of Savage has really nice wood on it. there is no reason at all to not get a Savage except just personal preference.

Let's not overlook doubles!

An underlever is truly an ambidexterous rifle.

http://www.searcyent.com

Look at the nice underlevers there. They are a lefty's dream.

hkr,

I read an article in the LA Times today on the differences between the brains of left handers and right handers. Among other facts there was the germaine item: left-handers make up about 10% of the population.

The last number I saw years ago was either 14% or 17% of Americans were left handed (the other number was the per cent of blondes and I don't recall which was which now)

I plan to build DGR rifles (left and right versions) using the Montana Rifleman M99 action. This is a $500 item. The LH Dakota is $1,700 to $2,500 depending on version. The economics of the rifle with the $500 action work, the Dakota does not for me.

Do you want to get on my waiting list?

jim dodd

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I think Weatherby make a lefthand rifle,right? I know Heym does , SR20, SR21 (don't know wether they will make theyr 600 Nitro a lefty...) and doubles... , Sauer makes some (202 , 90 etc.)
Winchester, Remington...and more.

S

Gents,

I updated my picture above. Now you can see my 416 Taylor again.

Plus, I thought I'd add some pictures of my used (new to me) Super Express in 375H&H. I bought this before Harry found those nice Safari Express rifles last month.

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Brian

My dealer called me up, and his distributor has shipped a left-handed Model 70 Classic Safari Express in 375 H&H caliber. It should be here Monday.

I talked to Winchester a month or two back, and they say they have more than enough of these LH rifles to fill all distributor back orders.

H.C.