Who offers a .338 Win Mag in a left-handed version, other than Savage and Browning? I thought Tikka might, but they stop at the .300. Winchester doesn't make the Model 70 in the lefty version.

sure winchester does. i just hand one and turned it into a 375.

Winchester USED to make a lefty 338 Win Mag. Used to own one. Not sure about Browning.

Ruger makes a 338 RCM lefty, neat little round. Shoots a 250 grain slug out about 2,500 fps, same as my Whelen.

If you are set on a 338 Win Mag some options to consider are:
a. Find a nice used 7mm mag rifle of your chosing and rebarrel.
b. Find a used Win 338 and expect to pay about $1,100-1,200.

For some reason used 7mm mags of any sort seem to have the lowest resell value of any caliber and that could make option A a good choice.

Just my $.02's

Remington's custom shop will build you one.

Sometimes a Sako AV shows up here and there on Gunbroker. Mine came from a private sale. Sold my M70 338 to jsl3170 for his conversion.

Montana Rifle Co. Haven't shot one yet but they look like a nice rifle for $1000. I have a .280 on order. Supposed to be about 4 weeks.

Tikka does make it, it's just Beretta does not import that cal. in lefty.

You could have one easy enough by buying a RH 338 and LH 300 and swapping barrels, then sell the RH 300. But, a little complicated.

Dakota chambers it, if you want to spend that much, and Cooper also chambers it in their new model 56.

I think if you actually place an order for one, Beretta will import.

A customer in Canada ordered a Tikka T3 Stock from me but didn't have a Tikka T3 yet as he wanted a Tikka T3 they didn't import. It took a while (months) but he got it in the end.

He doesn't have access to the obvious solution as mentioned in the above post.

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I have heard that Beretta is not going to import what is not on their list.

They discontinued importing the laminate stainless guns, but they are still being produced.

I have heard of a few guys going through dealers in Canada that don't have to deal with Beretta.

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Originally posted by Ken Cline:
I have heard that Beretta is not going to import what is not on their list.

They discontinued importing the laminate stainless guns, but they are still being produced.

I have heard of a few guys going through dealers in Canada that don't have to deal with Beretta.

I'll ask him and find out where he ordered it from.

I know he wasn't buying Stainless as he prefers Blued steel. I don't think he was worried about the Stock as he now has a Thumbhole Tactical Laminated stock for it.

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It seems that Winchester, like a number of gun companies, is avoiding introducing the left-handed guns due to slow sales in this slow, slow economy. If they would make a left-handed .338 in a Supergrade, or standard for that matter, I would order one. I would like to know more about Montana Rifles. I'm wanting to talk to some shooters who are experienced with "wringing out" one of their rifles and maximizing their accuracy. Money is tight enough without buying a loser or something that needs a bunch of "finishing".

Montana rifle=very heavy

Tractorred, I kind of noticed that on the webpage. The older I get the more I appreciate a trim rifle. My son works as a lineman for the utility company but as he gets older he may appreciate a more trim rifle also. I also want to talk to someone who took one out of the box, mounted good glass and shot MOA. I did call Winchester and they have their sales meeting at the end of October when they will hear what's coming. I'm not hold my breath however.

Well it is the end of October, so let us know if you hear anything about LH 70s. Here's hoping.

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Tractorred, I kind of noticed that on the webpage. The older I get the more I appreciate a trim rifle. My son works as a lineman for the utility company but as he gets older he may appreciate a more trim rifle also. I also want to talk to someone who took one out of the box, mounted good glass and shot MOA. I did call Winchester and they have their sales meeting at the end of October when they will hear what's coming. I'm not hold my breath however.

I have a LH Remington 700 BDL in 338 Win. mag.
.............it's available

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(Ruger makes a 338 RCM lefty, neat little round. Shoots a 250 grain slug out about 2,500 fps, same as my Whelen.

Randy, with limited testing I could not go much higher than 2300 - 2400 fps with 250 gr bullets in my 20" 338 RCM.

225 gr factory Horn SST are 2700 FPS with there special powder. Pretty good for a 20" barrel. The 338 RCM is probably best with 200 to 225 gr bullets. IMHO

My reloads I have no problem seeing 2600 FPS and above with 225 gr bullets nothing wrong at all in the little 6.5# 20" carbine. Very accurate!

Kurt,
Thanks for the updates. As usual, real live experience often indicates lower velocities that what we read about.

Agree with you about the 200-225's. Bought 6-7 boxes of Hornady 225's to stash away. Now I need to get off my lazy butt and finally get this rifle bedded! Only way it could be any better was if it was stainless.

I have two: a left-hand Sako AV and a Winchester M-70 in .338.


George

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Originally posted by sam308:
Montana Rifle Co. Haven't shot one yet but they look like a nice rifle for $1000. I have a .280 on order. Supposed to be about 4 weeks.

did you receive your rifle ?

I did receive the .280. It is a great looking rifle and the workmanship appears top notch. Haven't gotten to the range yet as I've been spending all my spare time deer hunting, but will post some pictures and a range report as soon as time allows.

[QUOTE]Originally posted by GeorgeS:
I have two: a left-hand Sako AV and a Winchester M-70 in .338.

I have one, a stainless Model 70 in 338 Win Mag that I just got and haven't shot yet. I am quite excited about it.

Also a LH 700 in 6.5-06 and a LH 700 in 375 H&H that was converted to a 70 extractor and ejector. Back in the day, about the only reasonably priced LH action was a Remington 700, so I had these customs made up by Harry McGowan on 700 actions.

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Nordic, that's an interesting add. I wonder why they limit the .338 LH to the European market. I know a lot europeans hunt Africa but the US is a large potential market as well. When I see these guys at the NRA National Convention in April (Beretta is listed as an exhibitor)I'm going to make the plea for left-handed rifles in both Sako and Tikka.