Bolt action varmint gun for lefties?

toolyfolk · 03-26-2002, 10:16 AM

I'm in the market for a varmint gun, preferably a .243. Sort of depressed now. I was looking for a good bolt action gun. In the five companies I've looked at, none of them make a left handed bolt action varmint gun. Left handed versions aren't made until you get into the bigger calibers (.270 and higher).

So I'm curious what other lefthanders are doing out there. Are you going to a lever action? If so, have you had a problem with hot brass being ejected near your face?

lefty o · 03-26-2002, 10:19 AM

i understand your problem- probably your best bet is to find an older remington 788 in left hand either .243, or 6mm rem.

sadiehn · 03-26-2002, 10:32 PM

i AM REAL SURE THAT SAVAGE makes a left hand varmint gun and it will be real hard to beat the accuracy and price

gmchan41 · 03-27-2002, 02:05 PM

Go with the Remington model 700 VS in left handed version. You can choose .223, .22-250, or .308. You will not disappointed.

Big Dog · 03-27-2002, 02:48 PM

Toolyfolk, try Savage:

http://www.savagearms.com/centerfire/varmint/12fvss.htm

They offer the 12FVLSS in .223, .308 and .22-250 and the
10FLP in .223 and .308.
They don't offer a 270, but the 12FVLSS is available in a long-action with .25-06 caliber.

03-26-2002, 10:16 AM	#1
toolyfolk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tooele, UT Posts: 6	Bolt action varmint gun for lefties? I'm in the market for a varmint gun, preferably a .243. Sort of depressed now. I was looking for a good bolt action gun. In the five companies I've looked at, none of them make a left handed bolt action varmint gun. Left handed versions aren't made until you get into the bigger calibers (.270 and higher). So I'm curious what other lefthanders are doing out there. Are you going to a lever action? If so, have you had a problem with hot brass being ejected near your face?

03-27-2002, 02:05 PM	#4
gmchan41 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: SC Posts: 6	Remington 700 VS Go with the Remington model 700 VS in left handed version. You can choose .223, .22-250, or .308. You will not disappointed.

03-27-2002, 02:48 PM	#5
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,421	Toolyfolk, try Savage: http://www.savagearms.com/centerfire/varmint/12fvss.htm They offer the 12FVLSS in .223, .308 and .22-250 and the 10FLP in .223 and .308. They don't offer a 270, but the 12FVLSS is available in a long-action with .25-06 caliber. __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

03-26-2002, 10:19 AM	#2
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 5,116	i understand your problem- probably your best bet is to find an older remington 788 in left hand either .243, or 6mm rem.

03-26-2002, 10:32 PM	#3
sadiehn Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: kenosha wis Posts: 54	i AM REAL SURE THAT SAVAGE makes a left hand varmint gun and it will be real hard to beat the accuracy and price