so now that it sounds like the montana lefthand ph action is a no go, what are the other options besides dakota?

not much unfortunately.

At one time I thought the Noreen actions were available in lefty. They are made by Waffenbrik Hein now. Haven't checked recently though.

There are a few other companies (Heym, etc.) that make the guns in lefty, but actions only are not available

CZ 550

Granite Mountain Arms, Phoenix, AZ

Check out Stillers Precision Firearms (I think) at www.viperactions.com. They make the predator action in a hunting version for up to the 338 Lapua. Left hand too! God Bless, Louis

A .339-sized action is a standard-length action, not magnum-length (think .416 Rigby, .505 Gibbs)).

George

If push-feed dpesn't bother you, the LH Mark V in the .378Wby./.516Wby./.460Wby. size is a magnum-length action.

George

Isn't the Montana Rifle Co. standard long action a little bit longer than the other maker's long actions? I know that their short action is.

I am not sure what length magnum you are looking for but the Predator Extreme from Stillers will accomodate the 378 Wby Mag. I don't know the lengths of the 516 or 460 Wby's. God Bless, Louis

You can get a left hand bolt and bolt face for the Blaser rifle in magnum size.

i was looking for an action for a 416 rigby. was holding onto hope for the montana. i think my hope is gone and now i have to look around.

I should have a couple of the Stillers Predator Extreme actions in a couple of weeks. I will let you know how they are. Mine will be right hand though. Shouldn't be any difference in workmanship. God Bless, Louis