So far I have been limited to semiautomatic and lever action rifles. I’m searching for my first bolt action and wanted to know if other lefty’s specifically get left handed rifles, which limits my options, or do they learn to use the right handed ones?
I can run the bolt with my right hand but on many models the bolt will hit my hand if I’m not very careful.
I’m specifically looking at the Ruger American vs the Savage 110 Tactical. I also got to shoot a 22 Savage bolt action yesterday and wouldn’t mind a rimfire either.
It was one of the highlights of my trip. I traded a shot of my A4 clone in 5.56 to a younger shooter for a shot from his Savage 22. Neither of us had ever shot the other. Even though it was very light with a short bolt travel it was a bit awkward for me to run.
On a related note I think I’m going to keep a box of factory 5.56 handy. I only had hand loads and I was testing them. Six groups of 4 instead of seven was a fair trade I think.
I can run the bolt with my right hand but on many models the bolt will hit my hand if I’m not very careful.
I’m specifically looking at the Ruger American vs the Savage 110 Tactical. I also got to shoot a 22 Savage bolt action yesterday and wouldn’t mind a rimfire either.
It was one of the highlights of my trip. I traded a shot of my A4 clone in 5.56 to a younger shooter for a shot from his Savage 22. Neither of us had ever shot the other. Even though it was very light with a short bolt travel it was a bit awkward for me to run.
On a related note I think I’m going to keep a box of factory 5.56 handy. I only had hand loads and I was testing them. Six groups of 4 instead of seven was a fair trade I think.