How many of you guys have gravitated toward ambidextrous rifles in addition to your lefties?
I've got a couple of Ruger No. 1's and an Encore. I really like the No. 1, its one of the highest quality factory rifles available in my opinion.
Ken

With grandsons and granddaughters, I've always had a couple of T/C Contender carbines around the house. Seems that they "disappear" and end up at their homes whenever they reach about 12. I like them too. Also have a couple of Ruger #1s for use when I want to "put on the dog."
For a good, all-around, ambidextrous, center-fire rifle, the Rem 760s have been one of my favorites. They make a great loaner, no matter which hand is favored.

Never.

I own a T/C Contender carbine, and have owned Ruger #1s in the past, but it's because I like the versatility of the T/C and the styling of the #1.

Semi-autos like the AR15 fill a specific niche, and while LH uppers are available, the premium is not worth paying.

LH Bolt-action rifles are where it's at for me.

George

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Originally posted by Ken in VA:
How many of you guys have gravitated toward ambidextrous rifles in addition to your lefties?
I've got a couple of Ruger No. 1's

Kent, I would not consider the #1 truly ambi. The receiver is cut away behind the breach block, on the right, to facilitate loading by a right hand shooter. Not a great inconvenience for a LH shooter, but it was definitely made with a RH shooter in mind. The Browning 1885 on the other hand is ambidextrous, as is the Winchester High Wall it replicates.

I buy or build my hunting rifles for me. They are all left handed. These range from bolt action .22's to the 458 Lott.
I do own a couple of pump shotguns and some AR's but they are right handed. I see little reason to pay a premium to see the shells eject from the port side.

I have a right handed AR but the next one I build will be left handed. That way I can throw brass back at the people who throw it at me when I'm at the range.

Fjold,

When some inconsiderate twit pelts me with hot, spent brass, I break out either my .300Wby, 7mmSTW, or braked .470 Capstick.

The noise and concussion from a few rounds from those rifles usually have them packing up to leave as quickly as they can.

George