azhuntnut Report post Posted November 27, 2007 Now that I have got my new scope, I want to get a rifle that I can carry all day and still have enought power to shoot a deer 500 yards out, and sit out at the range and shoot for a couple hours without killing my shoulder. Now my biggest obstical is that I am left handed. I really wanted to get a .243wssm, but nobody makes one for a lefty. So then I turned to a 25.06. It seemed to have about the same ballistic figures as the .243wssm. So I found the Tikka T3 lite, but was told at Sportsmans Warehouse that Beretta is only importing the .270, 30.06, and the .308 in the lefty. I also looked at the Savage Weather models. I would like to do a bolt gun this time instead of a single shot. Any ideas? David Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesertBull Report post Posted November 27, 2007 I have a lefty Weather Warrior. It's nothing fancy but it is accurate. Browning / Winchester don't make a LH WSSM? Maybe you can get a .257 Weatherby in LH? A regular ol' .270 or 7mag will kill a deer at 500 yards and ammo is much easier to find anc cheaper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Report post Posted November 27, 2007 Ruger used to chamber 25-06 in the model 77, not sure if they still do. I've got a Savage 110 30-06 that will drive tacks but my wife took it away from me. Moral of the story, don't let your wife borrow your guns! Being left handed is quite a handicap when it comes to gun purchases. I've always wanted a .257 Weatherby but I'd have to have it built because Weatherby doesn't make left handed actions. Kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azhuntnut Report post Posted November 27, 2007 I already have a Browning Stalker in a .300 win mag, and 7mm mag. I am actually selling the 7mm right now. Browning makes a .270, but I don't know if I want that much gun. The weatherbys are out of the pick since it costs so much for the ammo. I also want stay around 100-130 grain for my bullet weight, and over 3000fps out of the barrel. David Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesertBull Report post Posted November 27, 2007 Ruger used to chamber 25-06 in the model 77, not sure if they still do. I've got a Savage 110 30-06 that will drive tacks but my wife took it away from me. Moral of the story, don't let your wife borrow your guns! Being left handed is quite a handicap when it comes to gun purchases. I've always wanted a .257 Weatherby but I'd have to have it built because Weatherby doesn't make left handed actions. Kevin http://www.weatherby.com/products/guns.asp...code=AMM300WL6O Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted November 27, 2007 Weve got a nice 700 CDl LH here at SW in tucson... its .300 RUM though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SunDevil Report post Posted November 27, 2007 does kimber make their montana in left hand? do they chamber it in 25-06? if so, this would be a great combination based on the criteria you have listed. look on gunsamerica - you can find most everything out there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted November 27, 2007 I dont think kimber makes anything left handed, but it would be one sweet rig! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwoGuns Report post Posted November 28, 2007 David, good luck finding a rifle, it is always fun to get to buy a new weapon. I bought a Savage weather warrior model with the synthetic stock and stainless barrel and love it. I was looking for the same type of ballistics as you are and i decided on the 270 wsm. so far i love it, shoots very well at long range. I also like savages new accutrigger. i think it helps me be more accurate as i know exactly when it will fire. If you get back up to camp verde i would not mind you taken it out to shoot. i dont know if they make it in left hand. darren Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted November 28, 2007 The Ruger Hawkeye is available in 25-06 left-handed. http://ruger.com/Firearms/FAProdResults?fu...&type=Rifle Remington lefty offerings in 700 CDL http://www.remington.com/products/firearms...del_700_CDL.asp Browning A-Bolt Micro Hunter is available in smaller cartidges like the 7-08 http://www.browning.com/products/catalog/f...amp;type_id=026 Savage has lefties http://www.savagearms.com/centerfire_home.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Report post Posted November 28, 2007 DesertBull, May a flea from a thousand camels infest your armpits!!!! (My wifes curse for you when I showed her the link). I'd given up hope now you went and posted the Weatherby link. I'll admit I hadn't looked at Weatherby's web site recently but in June I had a FFL holding friend of mine try to find one. He reported that they did not make a left hand bolt. Maybe he didn't look into the high end Weatherby. I thank you for the info, my wife---not so much. Kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted November 28, 2007 Kevin, If you are looking into higher end ($) lefties http://www.lefthandrifles.com/ Or you can find a lefty action and have one of your desires cobbled up by many a gunsmith. A lefty Rem 700 in 7 Rem Mag would be a straight rebarrel to a 257WBY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azhuntnut Report post Posted November 28, 2007 Darren, I was actually looking at the Savage website last night and saw the lefty 270wsm. TLH says he really likes that caliber, and is a good shooter. Thanks Doug for all of the links. I like the Ruger and Browning, except for the wood stock. I prefer the synthetic over wood, even though the wood looks better. David Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues Sniper Report post Posted November 29, 2007 Weve got a nice 700 CDl LH here at SW in tucson... its .300 RUM though Mmmmmmmmmmmmm, 300 RUM. Niiice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted November 29, 2007 Darren, I was actually looking at the Savage website last night and saw the lefty 270wsm. TLH says he really likes that caliber, and is a good shooter. Thanks Doug for all of the links. I like the Ruger and Browning, except for the wood stock. I prefer the synthetic over wood, even though the wood looks better. David cant beat the 270wsm, i LOVE mine! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
