I'm looking for a LH rifle for my wife and found a used Ruger in very good condition at a local gun shop. (She currently shoots a Remington 742 in 30-06, but we are considering replacing it with a bolt action.) This Ruger has a Tasco 3x9 scope on it ( would probably replace it) and is priced at $569. Is that about what I should expect for LH models? I'm not in a hurry and am considering a larger caliber as there may be an elk hunt (hopefully!) in the years ahead. Any help and suggestions appreciated!

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Originally posted by Proud Dad:
I'm looking for a LH rifle for my wife and found a used Ruger in very good condition at a local gun shop. (She currently shoots a Remington 742 in 30-06, but we are considering replacing it with a bolt action.) This Ruger has a Tasco 3x9 scope on it ( would probably replace it) and is priced at $569. Is that about what I should expect for LH models? I'm not in a hurry and am considering a larger caliber as there may be an elk hunt (hopefully!) in the years ahead. Any help and suggestions appreciated!

That price seems mighty close to what a NIB LH Model 77 would cost. Of course, you wouldn't get a cool Trashco scope.

Since you're not in any hurry, I would keep shopping. Right now there's a used LH Model 700 Remington in .30-06 on Gunsamerica with a Simmons Aetec scope for $450 plus shipping. I spoke with the seller -- a pawn shop in Rowlett, Texas -- and he'll take $425 with shipping. However, he requires a cashier's check or USPS money order -- no personal checks accepted (which cramps my style a little bit due to my work schedule).

These are good people to deal with.

Try this

Thanks for the assistance!

I have a LH savage model 116 ss fluted barrel with the boss system and a leupold varixII tactical on it for $650.00.if your interested.e-mail for pics.

cjp - Thanks for the offer. Our deer season starts tomorrow, so my wife is going to use her gun for the next two weeks, then I will see if I can find anything locally to trade on before I purchase w/o selling hers. I will keep yours in mind, though, as I am not in a hurry and if I don't find something locally I will put hers up for sale.